May Marketer of the Month
May truly got the best of me, where does the time go?! Take a moment to celebrate Shelley Drogt with me, who I had the pleasure of getting to know IRL at City x City London last month. Meet Shelley Drogt, Senior CRM Specialist at King, the team behind Candy Crush 🍬. From leading the All Stars 2025 Tournament strategy to launching personalized player experiences like Candy Unwrapped, Shelley’s creative CRM work is as addictive as the game itself. Shelley is a powerhouse. You won't wanna miss this blog post!April Marketer of the Month
Join us in honoring our April Marketer of the Month: Kayla Upton, Senior Manager of Marketing Automation at Neighborly®! Kayla has taken the lead on over 28 live canvases across 15 brands, showcasing her exceptional ability to launch Content Cards that effectively drive engagement. She doesn’t just enhance processes—she creates a symphony of marketing excellence. Her remarkable skill? Transforming intricate technology into innovative, customer-centric solutions that shine. ✨ Active in the Bonfire community, Kayla is always ready to share insights and collaborate with fellow marketers. Whether she’s designing impactful campaigns, tackling complex MarTech challenges, or working with teams to turn ambitious ideas into reality, Kayla embodies the spirit of a proactive marketer who consistently delivers results with grace. Congratulations, @kayla_upton ! We’re proud to have you as a vital member of the Braze Bonfire community. ⭐🤩🌟 Read more here!March Marketer of the Month
We're excited to share that Lani Ha is Braze’s Marketer of the Month for March 2025! 🌟 Lani has spent five years mastering #Braze, starting as early in her career as an intern at a startup before becoming a Marketing Manager at Acorns. She expertly blends data and creativity to craft standout customer journeys, utilizing Liquid Logic for dynamic content and pushing the limits of multichannel marketing. Her advice? Experiment, innovate, and let Braze power your ideas. Check out her inspiring journey and insights here: Read more about Lani Share your thoughts below!⭐ February Marketer of the Month ⭐
🔥 Meet Inês Pais (inespais) , SkyShowtime’s Retention & Monetization Manager and our February Marketer of the Month! 🎉 With over seven years of experience in Growth Marketing, Inês is revolutionizing customer engagement strategies in the streaming industry. Her work in launching SkyShowtime’s Premium tier across 22 markets is just one example of her innovative approach to lifecycle marketing, where she leverages Braze’s powerful tools to create seamless, personalized experiences. Inês is a master of smart automation and data-driven insights, having successfully delivered over 175 unique touchpoints and 1,900 message variations in under two months! Join us in celebrating Inês and her significant contributions to our Bonfire community by checking out her blog post.January Marketer of the Month
We’re excited to recognize Justin Guan (justingsf ), Senior Manager of CRM MarTech at foodpanda, as Braze’s January Marketer of the Month! Justin's journey to his current role was shaped by his passion for side projects that sparked his interest in marketing and technology. Originally a chemical engineer, he discovered his love for automation while creating scripts to simplify tasks in his daily life, which ultimately led him to the world of CRM and MarTech. In his role at foodpanda, Justin focuses on developing innovative engagement strategies and building automation tools that enhance user experiences. His efforts have led to impressive results, including a 3.7% increase in monthly orders from a revamped prospect lifecycle flow across 11 APAC markets. Join us in celebrating Justin's remarkable achievements and the creative spirit that drives his success! Read his blog post here.December Marketer of the Month
We’re thrilled to recognize Daphné Leblanc, Lifecycle Marketing Manager at UpLift, as Braze’s December Marketer of the Month! ❄️ With over four years of experience using Braze across multiple industries, Daphné has established herself as a customer-centric marketing leader. As the first lifecycle marketing hire at a startup from the Tech for an Equitable Future program, Daphné spearheaded the implementation of Braze, believing in its potential to transform businesses. At UpLift, she blends creativity and purpose, collaborating with product teams to design impactful customer experiences using Braze's powerful tools. Join us in celebrating daphne by checking out and sharing her blog post. Congratulations, Daphné! 💫💫💫November Marketer of the Month
Did November feel .30 days long for anybody else? My greatest apologies for this delayed congratulations to Sam Wood, Senior CRM Executive at Deliveroo, for being Braze's November Marketer of the Month! We're excited to highlight his exceptional contributions to enhancing rider experiences across ten markets in Europe and Asia. Sam thrives on innovation, recently streamlining campaign processes using Braze Catalogs to save time and improve personalization. Let’s give a round of applause to Sam! 👏 Learn more about his journey by checking out the blog post. 🙌October Marketer of the Month
Our October Marketer of the Month is Michelle Forde, Senior Marketing Manager at Hachette Book Group! 🎉 With over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Michelle has been instrumental in leading Hachette's consumer email marketing program and audience acquisitions. Her passion for books and innovative marketing strategies have driven successful campaigns, including her exciting plans for Cyber Week and the holiday season. Join us in celebrating shelloquent achievements! 🌟 Check out her blog post here.June Marketer of the Month
🌟 This month, we're proud to recognize Lynn Chan, Lead, CRM MarTech & Automation at foodpanda, as the June Marketer of the Month! Under Lynn's leadership, foodpanda has expanded its quick-commerce footprint in over 400 cities across 11 markets in Asia. 🌐 Lynn is pioneering new launches, leveraging Braze functionalities, and pushing the limits of CRM innovation, making a significant impact in the customer engagement space. Congratulations, Lynn! Read more here.May Marketer of the Month
🎉 We're thrilled to announce DavidO as our May Marketer of the Month! From a life scientist to a master of marketing at Microsoft's Clipchamp, David's career path has been anything but conventional. Yet, his passion for creating and teaching shines brightly through every role he's embraced. Join us in celebrating David, a true innovator in our Bonfire community! 🌟 Read more about David here.
