Blake Hughes
About Blake Hughes
Blake Hughes is an SEO Outreach Communications Specialist at Red Ventures, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in developing messaging strategies to engage niche audiences and leads a marketing team focused on professional development.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Blake Hughes serves as an SEO Outreach Communications Specialist at Red Ventures, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he develops personalized messaging strategies aimed at engaging niche audience groups. His work focuses on increasing brand recognition and site authority. Blake collaborates closely with SEO teams to optimize content across various sites, ensuring that the content aligns with specific business PR and marketing strategies.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Blake Hughes gained experience in various positions. He worked at The Lester Group as a Business Intern for four months in 2012 in Martinsville, Virginia. In 2015, he served as a Campaign Assistant at Bear Claw Events, Inc. for two months in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area. He also worked as a Consultant at GNC for eight months in 2016 in Mint Hill, North Carolina. These roles contributed to his understanding of marketing and communications.
Education and Expertise
Blake Hughes studied at James Madison University from 2011 to 2015, where he earned a degree in Public Relations/Image Management with a focus on Communication Studies. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in SEO outreach and communications. This knowledge supports his current responsibilities in developing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
In his current position, Blake Hughes mentors and leads a growing marketing team. He emphasizes the importance of onboarding and continuous professional development for team members. His leadership role involves guiding the team in implementing effective marketing strategies and enhancing their skills in outreach communications.
Marketing Coordination
Blake coordinates with top-funnel content creators to enhance marketing campaigns across the Financial Services and Home Services industries. His role involves ensuring that marketing efforts are cohesive and effective, contributing to the overall success of the campaigns.