Missy Bruhn – Owner

Missy Bruhn has more than 30 years experience in data-driven marketing, working on both the client-side and agency-side she brings her insights in strategic marketing planning and project management to every client interaction. Missy originally launched Bruhn Marketing Resources in September 2001 after a six-year career with several direct marketing agencies in Kansas City. Specializing in financial services marketing she worked with a variety of local and regional banks to strengthen customer relationships and drive new business through the use of the organizations CRM system.

Four years later Missy was offered the opportunity to return to the client-side as senior vice president/director of marketing for Country Club Bank. While there she furthered her strategic understanding of the many aspects of the financial services industry and continued to strengthen her relationship with strong direct marketing practitioners in research, data-analytics, creative development and copywriting. In addition she tested marketing concepts using direct mail, email, social media, and traditional media to help the organization grow from under $500 million to more than $1.3 billion in assets during a time of great upheaval in the economy and the financial services industry.

After ten years it was time to relaunch Bruhn Marketing Resources to help companies find growth opportunities hidden in their customer data. Missy brings together a team of proven marketing professionals to help you reach the right targets with the right message at the right time. 

Education  – 

  • Masters in Business Administration, Baker University, 1992

  • Graduate School of Bank Marketing, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1989

Professional Involvement -

  • Kansas City Direct Marketing Association, board member 2001-2009, president 2007-2008

  • Kansas City Direct Marketing Association Education Foundation, board member 2011-present, treasurer

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