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

The Rise of Visual Content Marketing

The Rise Of Visual Content Marketing Linkedin by Video Igniter Video content from Video Igniter blog. This video is helpful to explain the importance and advantage to use visual content as part of your marketing strategy. Thinking about video strategy yet?  

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Visual content, does it matter?

10 Interesting Stats About Visual Content 1) The brain processes visual information 60,000 times faster than the time it takes for the brain to decode text. (Tweet This Stat) 2) Visual content makes up 93% of all human communication. (Tweet This Stat) 3) Your content...

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Improve the look of illustration

I stumbled upon this article from Hubspot earlier this week. The article reflects on the importance of good design that stimulates. Let me know what you think about the illustration below - provided by Hubspot.        Visual content is an essential part...

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Pump Long and Prosper

I'm thrilled to share in the celebration that my company won "Best Overall Places to Work" in Birmingham, AL. SPOC Automation, located in Trussville, AL - builds world-class artificial lift controls and well automation products for the oil and gas industry. We...

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