
Wesley Mercer
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Writing from California, Wesley Mercer sits at the intersection of behavioural psychology and data-driven marketing. He holds an MBA (Marketing & Analytics) from UC Berkeley Haas and a graduate certificate in Consumer Psychology from UCLA Extension. A former growth strategist for a Fortune 500 tech brand, Wesley has presented case studies at the invite-only retreats of the Silicon Valley Growth Collective and his thought-leadership memos are archived in the American Marketing Association members-only resource library. At DMNews he fuses evidence-based psychology with real-world marketing experience, offering professionals clear, actionable Direct Messages for thriving in a volatile digital economy. Share tips for new stories with Wesley at wesley@dmnews.com.
What the Starbucks and Apple partnership teaches us about lasting relevance
This article was originally published in 2007 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: Digital partnerships…
How to reach your ideal customer in a fragmented, distracted digital world
This article was originally published in early 2025 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: Brands…
Beyond the spreadsheet: Building influencer partnerships that actually matter
This article was originally published in early 2025 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: Many…
Stop ignoring your inbox: The strategic power of e‑mail marketing
This article was originally published in 2002 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: Everyone says…
Dream Games’ Royal Kingdom breaks records
This article was originally published in 2024 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: Mobile game…
Digital marketing tips for student entrepreneurs
This article was originally published in 2023 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: Student founders…
When Legacy Brands Buy the Future: What Publicis Got Right—and What It Risked
This article was originally published in 2006 and was last updated June 12, 2025. Tension: Legacy companies chase…
Delivered: B-to-B direct mailers
This article was originally published in 2012 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: B-to-B marketers…
Adobe’s Experience System of Record
This article was originally published in 2018 and was last updated on June 12, 2025. Tension: Marketers crave…
Carlsberg’s New Marketing Strategy
This article was originally published in 2023 and was last updated June 12, 2025. Tension: A legacy beer…