Matthew Despard

About Matthew Despard

I’m a marketing leader focused on brand, content, and go-to-market strategy across agency and network environments. In my current role at kyu Pulse, I work across multiple media and marketing companies to support shared marketing strategy, launches, and growth initiatives. Previously at Kepler, I led product marketing, brand campaigns, and content development, helping drive positioning, visibility, and digital growth.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Marketing Kyu Pulse

   Kyu Collective

   Jan 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Promoted from Kepler into a broader network-level marketing role within kyu Pulse, a group of eight media and marketing companies at kyu. In collaboration with agency leaders and in-house teams, I support marketing strategy and execution across the network. • Drive go-to-market campaigns and launches across multiple agencies.• Craft strategic content and core marketing materials for shared initiatives.• Activate cross-agency programs that expand visibility and support growth.

Education

• University of St Andrews

  MA (Hons), Modern History

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Writing
• Google Analytics
• Html
• Board Relations
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Vocus
• Production Management
• Strategy
• Copy Editing
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Research
• Fact-Checking
• Marketing Strategy
• Proofreading
• Graphic Design
• Wordpress
• Strategic Communications
• Mailchimp
• Salsa
• Social Media
• Microsoft Office
• Webex
• Public Policy
• Squarespace
• Nonprofit Consulting
• Marketing Communications
• Hootsuite
• Analysis
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)