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A space for forward-thinking brands & builders.

ABOUT

Hi, I’m Erika Velazquez Alpern. I am a fractional CMO with 15 years of experience transforming and growing beloved consumer brands, media companies, and tech startups.

Tactile is my studio, a space where you can tap me to be your fractional CMO, attend a creative gathering, or work with me through 1:1 strategy sessions.

Let’s work together!

Fractional CMO

For forward-thinking brands at a pivotal moment, I join as your fractional CMO. I bring a holistic strategic lens, while also being extremely hands-on in the work. I only take on 2 fractional CMO clients at a time, so let’s chat to see if we’re a fit.

Gatherings

From curated dinners, to hands-on workshops and round-tables we host events that bring founders, creatives, and marketers together to push creativity and brand-building forward.

Pocket CMO

A coaching/consulting hybrid, designed for creative leaders and early-stage founders. Through a series of 1:1 strategy sessions, we work together to design the perfect strategy, level-up on leadership, and get out of the weeds to stay inspired.

I LOVE MY CLIENTS!

Face Stockholm

3BL

Eddie AI

Dieux Skin

The Boston Globe

New Stand

Hearst

The New Republic

Argent

Dripkit

Fully Funded

Modernist Financial

Face Stockholm • 3BL • Eddie AI • Dieux Skin • The Boston Globe • New Stand • Hearst • The New Republic • Argent • Dripkit • Fully Funded • Modernist Financial •

MORE ABOUT ME :)

My work is rooted in a story-first, holistic approach to marketing. I connect the dots across brand, content, partnerships, and performance to build systems that drive real connection—and in turn, long-term growth.

In my recent work, I’ve partnered closely with a small number of companies in deeply embedded roles. I worked with Dieux Skin across DTC and lifecycle marketing, helping shape a more integrated digital strategy across product, content, and retention. I also built and led the first marketing function at Eddie AI, defining positioning, developing go-to-market strategy, and laying the foundation for long-term growth.

Prior to my work as a fractional CMO, I held executive marketing roles at companies including New Stand and Morning Brew, and have led brand, audience, and growth initiatives across organizations like The Boston Globe, The New Republic, and The Guardian. Across these roles, I’ve helped companies navigate moments of transformation—from rebrands and audience growth to revenue strategy and new market expansion.

Before my career in marketing, I worked in the arts, curating pop-ups and making things. That foundation still shapes how I approach my work today, bringing creativity, intuition, and a strong point of view to everything I do.