Marketing

Strategist

& Wine Pro

Meet Kathryn Klos: A Marketing Strategist and WSET Certified Wine Professional based in North Carolina. With a knack for crafting bold strategies and a passion for storytelling, she's ready to bring your brand to life. Now booking projects—let’s grow wildly together!

Background

Gannett
Advertising Consultant
2014 - 2016

Goodway Group
Director, Strategy & Planning
2016 – 2024

Kathryn’s Wines
Owner
2020 – Present

Consultant for Hire
2024 – Present

I’m a strategic thinker, entrepreneur, and marketing leader with a passion for driving growth, creativity, and connection. With over a decade of experience in integrated marketing and digital media, I have a proven track record of architecting data-driven strategies that deliver results for brands across industries.

As the owner of Kathryn’s Wines, I combined my WSET expertise, passion for wine, love of storytelling and entrepreneurial spirit to educate, inspire, and connect through wine events, tastings, retail and Drink for Good wine club. This journey deepened my understanding of what it takes to build authentic relationships and memorable experiences—skills I bring into every project I lead.

In my role as Director of Strategy & Planning at Goodway Group, I partnered with clients to develop innovative solutions that sat at the intersection of ideas, media, and business outcomes. I specialize in designing multi-channel marketing campaigns, leveraging programmatic buying, and creating tailored strategies to align brands with their target audiences effectively.

What sets me apart is my ability to balance creativity with analytical precision—pairing big-picture thinking with a meticulous approach to execution. Whether I’m leading a full-funnel marketing campaign or curating a wine experience, I’m driven by the same core values: authenticity, innovation, and a commitment to creating meaningful connections.

Let’s connect if you’re passionate about marketing, wine, or exploring bold, creative ideas!

Services

Audience Identification and Strategic Planning

Through in-depth market research and behavior analysis, I identify key audience segments and create path-to-purchase and communication planning frameworks. These strategies ensure consistent branding and messaging across channels, helping your brand connect meaningfully with your target audience.

Marketing Strategy and Campaign Development

I craft tailored strategies that span paid, owned, and earned channels to drive growth and engagement. My approach includes developing full-funnel campaigns designed to guide audiences seamlessly from awareness to conversion, ensuring your brand achieves its objectives effectively.

Using advanced analytics tools and AI, I transform reporting data into actionable insights that drive decision-making and business innovation. I identify growth opportunities, optimize campaign performance, and help businesses generate fresh ideas based on clear, data-backed strategies.

AI and Analytics for Business Growth

Web Design and Digital Presence Optimization

I design and build impactful websites that not only reflect your brand’s identity but also deliver an optimized user experience. By enhancing your digital properties, I help increase visibility, drive traffic, and generate high-quality customers for your business.

List Building, Wine Marketing and Events

Whether you’re looking to host natural wine tastings, events, or educational workshops, I bring years of expertise to create memorable experiences. I also offer guidance for businesses interested in incorporating natural wine into their offerings or enhancing their wine-related initiatives.

Let’s Talk!

“My experience working with Kathryn Klos reminds me of a quote that I had heard from Calvin Coolidge. Naturally, I had to Google the quote to remember it in its entirety. Upon finding it and re-reading it, it’s truer than I had thought.

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." Calvin Coolidge

Kathryn is passionate, and innovative, and will raise the bar for any team that is lucky enough to have her.”