Brainz Magazine honored Ms. DeGroot’s firm as one of the Top 500 Businesses to Watch in 2024.
ARVADA, CO, May 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Kristen DeGroot has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. DeGroot is a distinguished figure in digital marketing with a career spanning over a decade. As the chief executive officer of The Campfire Circle Agency since 2020, she has demonstrated exceptional skill in identifying niche markets for agencies and spearheading innovative lead-generation strategies. Having realized a space for an agency for agencies, Ms. DeGroot’s work involves conducting comprehensive surveys to gather and publish data for agency clients, and leveraging high-profile publications to feature agencies and their clients. Her expertise extends to conducting agency audits, implementing referral campaigns, enhancing thought leadership, strategic email marketing campaigns, extensive content marketing programs, and managing social media presence to optimize agency growth.
Before founding her agency, Ms. DeGroot held several vital positions that contributed to her vast experience in B2B and digital marketing. She was the senior marketing director at Overit between 2022 and 2023, where she played a pivotal role in overseeing the firm’s growth. Ms. DeGroot’s tenure at DoorDash as an email marketing manager and at Volt as an influencer marketing specialist in 2022 also honed her skills in targeted marketing strategies. From 2016 to 2022, she excelled as a freelance digital marketing specialist, focusing on leveraging thought leadership to gain clients. Earlier in her career, Ms. Degroot served as the digital marketing director at GroupHigh and supported the largest agencies in the US from 2013 to 2016 after beginning her journey as a content marketing assistant at Cloud 9 Living LLC in 2012.
Born into a family that valued creativity and exploration, Ms. DeGroot found her passion for writing early on. This passion led her to pursue a college education, which became instrumental in her transition into the marketing sector. After college, an unfulfilling job prompted Ms. DeGroot to travel to India to teach monks where she discovered the power of blogging. This experience was a turning point that steered her toward a career in digital marketing.
Ms. DeGroot’s academic background includes graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English writing and a minor in journalism from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2010. Her education equipped her with the necessary skills and instilled a confidence pivotal to her success.
Despite the challenges of establishing a new agency, Ms. DeGroot’s wealth of industry experience and creative approach have enabled her to take calculated risks and implement innovative ideas that set her agency apart. Looking toward future opportunities, she aims to expand The Campfire Circle Agency’s services by exploring new avenues, such as podcast sponsorships and paid advertisement capabilities.
In recognition of her contributions to digital marketing, Brainz Magazine honored Ms. DeGroot’s firm as one of the Top 500 Businesses to Watch in 2024. Additionally, Forbes magazine featured her for her success. These accolades are a testament to her hard work, dedication, and vision for the future, underscoring her courage and initiative in the competitive world of digital marketing.
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