Drew Franklin

A modern marketer based in Birmingham, AL with over fifteen years of marketing & communications experience in the energy, technology and manufacturing industries.

My Story

Howdy! I’m a passionate marketing and communications leader based in the vibrant heart of Birmingham, Ala. With over fifteen years of diverse experience, I’ve navigated the dynamic worlds of energy, manufacturing, and technology with zeal and innovation.

What excites me? Crafting compelling strategies that speak volumes. From stirring up demand generation campaigns to weaving narratives in corporate communications, I thrive on creating impactful content that resonates with audiences. My philosophy is simple: Blend creativity with strategy to ignite growth and inspire action.

Academically, I’m rooted in my Alabama heritage – a proud alumnus of The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) with a degree in Public Relations and an MBA graduate from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Beyond the professional realm, I’m a dedicated family man. I call the charming city of Hoover, Ala., home. Here, I enjoy the beautiful journey of life with my wonderful wife, Sara, and our three energetic boys.

Let’s connect and explore how we can drive transformative marketing solutions together. I am excited to share insights, collaborate, and be part of your professional journey!

“Greatness doesn’t start with a market opportunity; it starts with a problem that needs solving. The opportunity comes from marketing the solution.” — Simon Sinek [ Start with Why ]

Drew Franklin

Recognition & Awards

Rising Stars of Manufacturing, Energy & Industry

Birmingham Business Journal | 2018

Inbound Certification

Hubspot | 2015

Executive Leadership & Board Member

American Marketing Association | 2015-2020

Executive Development Program | Marketing Leadership

The Chief Marketing Officer Institute | 2019

Best Places to Work Award

Birmingham Business Journal | 2014, 2015 & 2017

Thoughts About Marketing & life

What is Inbound Marketing?

What is Inbound Marketing?

2014 Sales Meeting – Marketing Homework Excerpt from my sales training presentation introducing SPOC’s Automation Education Series Through this blog we will share our experience and knowledge with everyone interested in learning how to optimize their pumping...

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Thoughts from Wordcamp B’ham

Thoughts from Wordcamp B’ham

The WordCamp Birmingham event took place at the Harbert Center on beautiful Saturday. I was able to be a part of some unique presentations and discussions during the one-day conference. The topics ranged from hardcore SEO programming to creative typography chit-chat....

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What is UX?

What is UX?

The term user experience (UX) in the web dev/design world has many different assumptions. According to some of Birmingham's most notable digital marketing minds - user experience is deeper than you may think. Sean Brasher from Intermark, Will Sansbury from Daxko, Matt...

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How do you use video?

How do you use video?

Millions of people are watching video online, especially as a means to better understand products and services. You know you need a landing page; maybe you even want to run some A/B tests. If you’re asking yourself “when will a video help my landing page?”, here are...

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Opportunity is the discovery of a new route to a known destination.