Paul Davenport
Boston,MA
Summary
Results-driven content strategist with 10+ years of experience leading go-to-market initiatives for high-growth B2B technology companies. Proven track record of building content engines that drive measurable business outcomes, from 4,000+ LinkedIn followers in 12 months to 900% organic traffic increases. Expertise spans full-funnel content strategy, product marketing, brand positioning, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, and C-suite leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Strategist
Motus
12.2024 - Current
- Leading content optimization and go-to-market strategy evaluation for a leading mobility solutions provider.
- Conducting comprehensive audits of legacy content assets while developing innovative thought leadership initiatives to support new marketing leadership's growth objectives.
Head of Content
Boast AI
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Architected and executed comprehensive content marketing strategy for North America's leading R&D funding platform, driving community expansion and revenue growth.
- Delivered record LinkedIn engagement with 4,000+ new followers in first year, establishing Boast as a thought leader in the innovation funding space.
- Exceeded monthly MQL targets consistently despite organizational challenges, maintaining pipeline health during leadership transitions.
- Recognized with MVP and Rookie of the Year awards at 2023 company retreat.
- Produced and hosted 80+ episodes of What The Tech podcast, interviewing founders and stakeholders across North American tech ecosystem.
- Created 15+ sales enablement assets and supporting email nurture sequences, directly impacting conversion rates.
- Led complete website redesign project, managing cross-functional freelancer team.
- Launched partnership webinar series, strengthening ecosystem relationships with accelerators, incubators, and VCs.
- Developed comprehensive go-to-market materials including data sheets, press releases, and campaign assets.
- Executed both paid and organic campaigns to elevate value propositions across market segments.
Director of Communications
Plainsight AI
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Established foundational communications strategy for computer vision AI startup's go-to-market expansion.
- Scoped and onboarded PR agency partnerships, establishing external communications framework.
- Launched strategic analyst relations program with leading research firms, securing IDC market coverage.
- Built thought leadership platforms for C-suite and engineering leadership, positioning company expertise in market.
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
AppNeta
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Drove comprehensive marketing communications supporting aggressive sales growth during rapid company scaling.
- Defined 'Work From Anywhere' value driver messaging, securing executive buy-in for revamped GTM positioning.
- Developed messaging framework that supported company's evolution during remote work transformation.
- Launched and produced AppNeta's branded podcast series, establishing new channel for customer engagement.
- Created extensive sales and marketing asset library supporting multi-segment go-to-market strategy.
- Optimized email and demand generation programs as company scaled to new audience segments.
- Authored bi-weekly company blog, maintaining consistent thought leadership presence.
- Developed 12+ award-winning product and customer submissions, elevating brand recognition.
- Managed PR operations and agency relationships, building extensive earned media coverage portfolio.
Content Marketing Manager
iboss Cybersecurity
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Led content strategy driving exponential organic growth for cybersecurity innovator.
- Produced 20+ whitepapers, ebooks, and data sheets directly fueling 900% increase in organic site traffic over six months.
- Coordinated with creative and PR teams for rapid response opportunities and social media expansion.
- Established content framework supporting company's aggressive growth objectives.
Content Manager
March Communications
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed content strategy for international B2B client portfolio across telecommunications, connectivity, and IoT sectors.
- Delivered comprehensive content solutions including ebooks, whitepapers, case studies, and email nurtures.
- Developed social media campaigns and bylined content for major industry brands.
- Managed cross-client content calendars and strategic initiatives.
Performance SEO Strategist
TechTarget
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Analyzed high-traffic web content for editorial quality and search optimization, providing cross-departmental insights.
Lead B2B & B2C Section Editor
ContentLEAD/Brafton
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Led content production team while specializing in SEO-optimized articles and lead generation collateral.
- Managed team of 12+ junior writers, establishing editorial standards and workflow processes.
- Created custom content for social media marketing, email marketing, and lead generation campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Print and Multimedia Journalism
Emerson College
12.2011
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Go-To-Market Strategy
- Brand Positioning
- Product Marketing
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Content Excellence
- Multi-format Content Creation
- Editorial Strategy
- SEO/SEM
- Sales Enablement
- Growth Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Demand Generation
- Social Media Strategy
- Email Marketing
- Multimedia Production
- Podcast Production & Hosting
- Video Content
- Webinar Series
- Event Marketing
Portfolio Highlights
- 2025 Tariffs: What Car Buyers and Businesses Should Expect, https://www.motus.com/blog/2025-tariffs-what-car-buyers-and-businesses-should-expect/
- ESG in 2025: Why Sustainability Is Better For Business, https://www.motus.com/blog/esg-in-2025-why-sustainability-is-better-for-business/
- Complete Portfolio: Podcasts, Webinars, Blogs, Whitepapers, Ebooks, https://www.clippings.me/users/pauldavenport3
Core Competencies
Go-To-Market Strategy, Brand Positioning, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Collaboration, Multi-format Content Creation, Editorial Strategy, SEO/SEM, Sales Enablement, Lead Generation, Demand Generation, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Podcast Production & Hosting, Video Content, Webinar Series, Event Marketing
Timeline
Content Strategist
Motus
12.2024 - Current
Head of Content
Boast AI
02.2023 - 12.2024
Director of Communications
Plainsight AI
03.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
AppNeta
11.2018 - 03.2022
Content Marketing Manager
iboss Cybersecurity
09.2017 - 08.2018
Content Manager
March Communications
12.2015 - 09.2017
Performance SEO Strategist
TechTarget
01.2015 - 12.2015
Lead B2B & B2C Section Editor
ContentLEAD/Brafton
06.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Print and Multimedia Journalism
Emerson College
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