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James Fratzke Partner & Executive Strategist at Fratzke Consulting

Expert Profile

James Fratzke

Partner & Executive Strategist

Expertise:
Brand Strategy
AI in Marketing
Digital Marketing Strategy
Marketing Operations Strategy
Website Design & Development
Performance Insights & Analytics
Digital Experience Strategy
Content Marketing Strategy
Customer Insights
Customer Insights
SEO Strategy
Conversion Rate Optimization
“I've always loved the idea of teaching people how to fish so they can eat for a lifetime. I would say that teaching and empowering others is the cornerstone of my consulting philosophy.”

James Fratzke is a Partner and Executive Strategist at Fratzke, specializing in helping clients achieve transformative growth through human-centered digital marketing strategies and website experiences that align with their business goals.

A firm believer that complacency is the enemy of progress, James has a passion for helping mid-size and enterprise businesses digitally transform and identify new areas for growth in marketing strategies and operations. His process-driven approach allows him to see a project or initiative from start to finish before the work even begins.

With a keen eye for storytelling and data, James understands how to pinpoint the KPIs that matter and communicate the story to executive leaders to identify priorities and optimize results.

With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, James has worked with top brands including Disney, Dollar Tree, Patagonia, Advance Auto Parts, Ferguson, Jelly Belly, Pentair and Crocs. He has a passion for translating best practices leveraged by digital leaders into tangible strategies for brands that are eager to drive growth.

James has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from California State University, Fullerton, serves as a member of the CSUF Mihaylo College Executive Council and the Forbes Agency Council.

In his downtime, you’ll find James reading and exploring independent coffee shops and the world with his wife, Lisa. Authors that inspire him include Stephen Covey, Malcolm Gladwell and Jim Collins.  

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