Independent Consumer Marketing Strategy Consultant

Growth that feels as thoughtful as the brand behind it.

I help consumer brands and small to mid-sized businesses turn attention into lasting relationships through audience growth, engagement strategy, and retention programs grounded in how customers actually behave.

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How I Help

Strategy for the full customer relationship.

01

Audience Growth

Find the clearest path to the people most likely to care, act, and stay.

02

Engagement Strategy

Create the content, messaging, and touchpoints that give your audience a reason to stay connected.

03

Retention Programs

Turn early interest into durable customer habits and stronger lifetime value.

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About Catherine

A strategic partner for the moments that matter most.

I'm Catherine Clay, an independent marketing strategy consultant with 15 years of experience helping consumer brands build more intentional relationships with their audiences. Before launching Catherine Clay Consulting, I led consumer marketing strategy for The Cincinnati Enquirer, where I built acquisition, engagement, and retention programs for one of the region's largest subscriber bases.

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Ready to grow a relationship your customers will want to keep?

I work with a focused set of clients at a time — so every engagement gets the strategy it deserves.