Stu Holdren

About Stu Holdren

Founder of Stupendous Digital. I help tourism destinations and brands build authentic communities through user-generated content and strategic social media.With 15+ years of experience leading social strategy for Nike, Jordan Brand, and destination marketing organizations, I specialize in turning authentic visitor experiences into compelling content that drives engagement and measurable results:• Grew Nike\'s Instagram from 2.5M to 16M followers in 18 months• Launched Jordan Brand\'s first social channels, scaling to 6M+ followers• Delivered 2M+ impressions for Experience Cannon Beach over 10 months• Grew North Coast Oregon\'s Instagram by followers through strategic UGC curation & :I combine global brand experience with deep understanding of destination marketing. I know how to curate authentic visitor content that showcases what makes a place special - driving both engagement and visitation.My approach: Find the stories your visitors are already telling, amplify them strategically, and turn authentic experiences into compelling reasons to visit:User-generated content curation, social media strategy, destination marketing, community building, content strategy, and data-driven optimization.Based in Portland, Oregon. Open to connecting with destination marketers, tourism boards, and hospitality brands looking to build more authentic and engaged audiences.

Experience

1. Owner

   Stupendous Digital

   Jun 2019 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Founded and scaled a digital marketing consultancy serving diverse clients across tourism, sports, non-profits, and emerging brands. Specialize in developing data-driven social media strategies and email marketing campaigns that build authentic community connections and reduce reliance on paid advertising.

Education

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Newsletters
• Youtube
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Digital Marketing
• Creative Writing
• Instagram
• Cision
• Fashion
• Copywriting
• Blogging
• Advertising
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Communications
• SEO
• Brand Development
• Analytics
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Web Analytics
• Press Releases
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Twitter
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Content Management
• Online Advertising
• Strategy
• Email Marketing
• Community Management
• Corporate Communications
• Wordpress
• Creative Strategy
• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Press Kits
• Sponsorship