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Meet Marisa

About Marisa Lather

 
 

Marketing and Branding Consultant and Speaker

Marisa Lather, widely known as @MarketerMarisa, is a data-driven design thinker specializing in crafting aesthetic brand experiences that engage and inspire. With expertise in multimedia content creation, inbound marketing, and omnichannel campaigns, she seamlessly blends online and offline worlds to deliver demand-generation content and meaningful brand affinity. As the Director of Marketing for Bridge Partners, she leads marketing efforts for a consultancy focused on driving revenue growth for tech and cloud leaders. She is based out of St. Louis, MO.

Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing & Advertising in 2022 and a Rising Star in Marketing for 2023, Marisa was invited to join LinkedIn's inaugural Influencer Marketing cohort in 2024. Women We Admire also named her a Top Missouri Leader in 2023 and 2024. Beyond her professional achievements, she serves on the boards of the American Marketing Association, Women in Leadership at Lindenwood University, and the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences.

An engaging speaker and guest lecturer, Marisa shares her expertise on marketing strategy, career development, and women in leadership with audiences nationwide. When not working, she enjoys exploring art, traveling, hiking, live music, and spending time with her family—blending her love for creativity with her passion for meaningful connections.

 
 

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“I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.”
— Oscar Wilde
 

Feedback from Colleagues & Peers

  • "Everything went smoothly, and I expect big lift points because of your help!"

  • "The way you structure marketing and social insights grabs attention!"

  • "Thanks for putting together the best Bridge client event ever!"

  • "Thanks for the excellent project direction and application this week – and all the expertise on creative feedback. Those positive vibes are a creative FUEL."

  • "Love how you bring fresh ideas to the table – always pushing for innovation!"

  • "You're doing a superb job of both AI/tech efforts, so grateful to have your expertise."

  • "Thanks for jumping in and helping my leader! Love the results!"

  • "You always inspire us to think bigger and push forward!"

  • “Hi. The book looks great! I’ve already used it in several sales prospecting email messages.”

  • “This is just wonderful! No changes. Approved 😊”

  • “It totally never occurred to me that I’d need a useful LinkedIn prior to the conference. That’s why you get the big bucks!”

  • “Very cool. I love to see us evolving our storytelling. . .Please do share how this lands with customers!”

  • “I don’t know how to thank you. You are a life saver!”

  • “AWW! Thank you Marisa. Teamwork and mutual appreciation all around 😊 “

  • “Thanks so much for the update and for keeping me in the loop. I’m really grateful that you’re considering my strengths and future goals, and I appreciate all the advocacy on my behalf.”

  • “Not bad! Sound so much more polished than my rambling explanations. 😉”

 

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