Mike Raleigh

About Mike Raleigh

I’m a driven leader who combines expertise, energy, and empathy to create meaningful outcomes. At Digital Surgeons, I guide marketing clients to bold strategies that drive measurable success. At Graymatter, I help members uncover opportunities for growth and transformation. Anchored by values of honor, commitment, courage, and collaboration, I bring a winning mindset to every challenge. I’m passionate about helping others succeed, fostering relationships that deliver results, and adapting with resilience when obstacles arise.As a senior client said, “When you work with Mike and team, you will get at least 3 new ideas to grow your business during any conversation.”Specialties: Integrated marketing, business development, customer experience, SaaS customer success, media & advertising, inbound marketing, digital transformation, location marketing, shopper marketing, trade marketing, experiential marketing, creative development, negotiating, presenting & public speaking

Experience

1. Head of Strategy & Development

   Juice Creative Group

   Feb 2026 — Present · Norwalk, CT, US

   Most brands are terrified of being disliked; I’m here to make sure they aren’t ignored. At Juice CG, I sit at the intersection of Creative Strategy and Business Development, where we act as a brand’s \"Fairy Godparent\" by transforming ambitious goals into un-ignorable cultural moments.We don’t just sell services; we seek partners who possess a challenger mindset and are ready to move beyond the status quo. My remit is to architect the commercial and creative \"magic\" required to move a brand from invisible to essential.The Focus:Strategic Alchemy: Turning brand tension into a superpower. If an idea doesn’t make us a little nervous, it’s not big enough to win.Challenger Growth: Driving progress by proving that the biggest commercial risk a brand can take is playing it safe.Creative Stewardship: Bridging the gap between a \"what if\" dream and a \"did you see that?\" reality.I’m here to champion the boldest version of your brand and build the engine that makes the \"impossible\" happen.

Education

• Hyper Island

  Masterclass, Digital Marketing

  2014 — 2014

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  Advanced Management Program

  2010 — 2010

Skills

• Leader, Catalyst, Innovator, Coach, Peer, Friend, Athlete
• Shopper Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Interactive Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Creative Strategy
• Advertising
• Customer Insight
• Creative Direction
• Mobile Marketing
• Interactive Advertising
• Brand Architecture
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Management
• Guerrilla Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Outdoor Advertising
• Online Advertising
• Account Management
• Marketing
• Brand Development
• Strategy
• Digital Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Leadership
• Management