Meet Stu Swineford
Stu Swineford
Co-Founder and CMO, Relish Studio
Stuart “Stu” Swineford co-founded Relish Studio in Boulder, Colorado, in 2008, and has spent the years since helping nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations turn their websites into mission-driving tools. He’s a seasoned digital marketer with experience across the full digital production lifecycle, from strategy and copywriting to design, development, and QA, which means he can talk shop with your board and your developer.
Stu is the co-author, with Aaron Wrixon, of Mission Uncomfortable, a practical guide to marketing for purpose-driven organizations. He also developed the Audience Engagement Cycle, Relish’s take on the Marketing Hourglass, which helps organizations Attract, Connect, Bond with, and Inspire the people who make their missions possible.
Every week, he hosts Relish THIS, a podcast where he talks with nonprofit leaders about the ideas and experiments behind their marketing.
What Stu works on
- Marketing strategy using the Audience Engagement Cycle
- Conversion-focused website planning and copywriting
- Search and AI visibility for nonprofits
- Helping leaders get clear on their message and results
Outside of work, Stu embraces outdoor adventures and a quiet life in the woods.
Connect with Stu
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 303.825.4441
Stu Swineford
Co-Founder and CMO
Title
Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer
Co-Founded
2008
Boulder, Colorado
Expertise
Digital marketing strategy, SEO, brand design, WordPress, nonprofit marketing
About Stu
Stuart “Stu” Swineford started out on a path toward medicine, then took a job selling bikes in Boulder while racing road, mountain, and track. Marketing stuck. Over the next several years he worked at ad agencies, dot-com start-ups, and outdoor eCommerce brands, filling nearly every role an agency needs along the way.
In 2007 he set out as an entrepreneur, and in 2008 rolled a small company he co-founded into Relish Studio with partner Bret Orton. Since then, Relish has helped good people do great things by building relationships with their audiences at scale, starting every engagement with strategy.
Outside of work, Stu heads outdoors whenever he can, running long distances, skiing in winter, riding bikes when the snow melts, and enjoying a quiet life in the woods.
Reach Stu at [email protected] or 303.825.4441.
Areas of expertise
- Online strategy and marketing planning
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Brand and logo design
- WordPress website design
- Conversion-focused copywriting
- Purpose-driven marketing for nonprofits
Relish THIS Podcast
Relish THIS is a weekly conversation with nonprofit leaders about their organization and ways to unearth some gold to help them expand their mission through marketing. Get marketing insights, tips, and great discussions to help move your organization forward.
Expand your mission
Stu is the co-author, with Aaron Wrixon, of Mission Uncomfortable.
Is your organization maximizing its potential? What if you could expand your mission and do even more good for the world?
If you are seeking to do the most good possible, this book is for you. It will help you:
- Apply the Audience Engagement Cycle Framework to your organization’s marketing
- Learn the 4-part practice that’s proven to enable you to reach a wider audience and expand your mission
- Get actionable, strategic steps you can employ immediately for your business or nonprofit
The Solution
What if your online activities connected with your stakeholders? Generated leads and spawned conversations instead of gathering dust? Looked great and got you noticed?
Ready to upgrade your online presence to turn marketing frustration into mission fulfillment? Let’s talk.