jake S.

fractional cmo & CONVERSION RATE EXPERT

Jake - Fractional CMO at Chatter Buzz

experience

Jake is an innovative marketer, technology builder, and strategist passionate about helping brands unlock business value through data-driven decision-making and experimentation practices.

His career began at Macromedia (now Adobe), where he was part of the pioneering team that developed the first internet browser plugin, Shockwave. Transitioning into the marketing world, he played a pivotal role in introducing A/B testing to digital marketing, supporting clients in optimizing their online strategies.

Jake has since trained Fortune 100 brands and top digital agencies in digital experimentation, later leading Site Optimization at Rosetta (now part of Publicis). He also spearheaded SAP’s first global Test & Learn program, “SAP Optimization Lab”, driving performance improvements through systematic testing and insights.

At Chatter Buzz, Jake is our lead expert in Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and partners with B2B organizations looking to:
✅ Develop a data-driven culture
✅ Enhance marketing efficiency and operational impact
✅ Extract greater business value through strategic insights
✅ Incorporate experimentation at every stage of marketing innovation

With a unique blend of technology expertise and marketing acumen, Jake empowers businesses to optimize, innovate, and grow in a constantly evolving digital landscape.

Amnesty International, Nationwide, Grainger, Okta, SAP, M&T Bank,
Citizens Bank, Amplify Education, JBW Media, Expedia Group, Philosophy, Crane Stationery, Digital River, America’s Test Kitchen, Visionaize, and many more.

CLIENTs SERVED

20+

years of experience

Tulane University (BA., Sociology)
Latin America Language Network Spanish Studies (Santiago, Chile)
Sakribal Spanish Language School (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)
San Francisco State University (Multimedia Studies Program)

education

Webflow Layouts Certification Exam Level 2 (Webflow)
AI Essentials for Marketers (LinkedIn)
Generative AI for Digital Marketers (LinkedIn)
Contentsquare (Contentsquare)
Conversational Marketing (Drift)
Certified Digital Marketing Professional (Digital Marketing Institute)
Content Marketing (HubSpot Academy)
Introduction to AI (LinkedIn)

Certifications

SAAS, Financial Services, EdTech, E-Commerce & Manufacturing

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

MEET OTHER LEADERS
OF THE CHATTER BUZZ TEAM

  • Mya Leon - Chatter Buzz Agency Director

    Mya L.

    Agency & Performance Director

  • Shalyn Dever - Founder of Chatter Buzz

    Shalyn D.

    Chief Growth Strategist & Fractional CMO

  • Grace Elizabeth Urwin

    Grace U.

    Business Growth Strategist

  • Jennifer Frazier

    Jennifer F.

    Brand Strategy Director

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