Cuyler Franzke
About Cuyler Franzke
Cuyler Franzke is a Paid Media Director at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, having transitioned to this role in 2023 after several years in digital sales and advertising. He has a background in marketing and has held various positions, including Digital Sales Strategist at Gannett and Senior Digital Advertising Analyst at Wheelhouse Digital Marketing Group.
Current Role at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency
Cuyler Franzke serves as the Paid Media Director at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing paid media strategies and campaigns, focusing on optimizing digital advertising efforts to achieve client goals.
Previous Experience at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
Before joining Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, Cuyler worked at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK as a Digital Sales Strategist from 2012 to 2019. During his seven years in this role, he operated out of Green Bay and Appleton, Wisconsin, where he developed and implemented digital sales strategies to enhance client engagement and revenue.
Background in Digital Advertising
Cuyler has a background in digital advertising, having worked as a Digital Advertising Specialist at MINDSCAPE for a brief period in 2021. He also served as a Senior Digital Advertising Analyst at Wheelhouse Digital Marketing Group from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to the analysis and optimization of digital marketing campaigns.
Education and Marketing Expertise
Cuyler Franzke earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His education spanned from 2007 to 2011, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Cuyler's early career included various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Personal Trainer at the Wisconsin Athletic Club from 2011 to 2012 and as a Sales Associate at Gap Inc./Gap from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he was a baseball player at UW-Milwaukee from 2007 to 2011, where he developed teamwork and leadership skills.