Drew Dinkelacker

About Drew Dinkelacker

Most CEOs are surrounded by nonstop marketing activity yet still struggle to see why growth stalls. Teams are busy, reports are full, and the message looks right on paper, but something is not connecting. The real challenge is rarely a lack of effort. It is the hidden gaps, blind spots, and misalignment that quietly drain momentum.That is the world I work in every day. I help executives understand what is actually happening inside their marketing engine so they can make decisions with clarity instead of guesswork. Leaders come to me when they feel the weight of uncertainty, when they sense that something is off but cannot get a straight answer, or when they need a clear path through conflicting opinions.The Marketing Flywheel Framework, outlined in my book You Can\'t Lead What You Don\'t Understand, gives CEOs a practical way to see where engagement breaks down and how to restore traction. I extend this work through the Marketing Accelerator Podcast, where I am launching a new Bullseyes and Blind Spots interview series featuring focused conversations with chief executives. I also created the Bullseyes And Blind Spots Accelerated Guide to give busy leaders a fast, clear reference for understanding the forces shaping their growth.My work is grounded in decades of supporting CEOs and marketing leaders, and I facilitate two ongoing round tables that keep me connected to the real challenges leaders face. One brings together B2B marketing executives who want sharper strategy and stronger alignment. The other supports business leaders who need a clear, repeatable marketing system they can trust.CEOs work with me when they want clarity they can trust. I help them see what their teams cannot or will not say, and I translate complexity into decisions that move the business forward with certainty.

Experience

1. President

   Marketing Accelerator

   Sep 2001 — Present

Education

• Xavier University

  BA, Communication Arts-Radio/TV

  1979 — 1982

Skills

• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Public Speaking
• Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Program Management
• New Business Development
• Email Marketing
• Leadership Development
• Event Management
• Market Planning
• Social Networking
• Direct Mail
• Team Building
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Leadership
• B2b
• Small Business
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Sales
• Online Advertising
• Online Marketing
• Web Marketing
• Copywriting
• Non-Profits
• Coaching
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Social Media Marketing
• Brand Management
• Advertising
• Business Development
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Customer Service