Overland Park, Kan., June 9, 2026 – Valerie Jennings, Founder and CEO of Jennings Social Media & MarTech, has been named to Chief Marketer’s Top Women in Marketing for 2026. The recognition highlights Jennings’ leadership in AI strategy, marketing transformation, executive advisory, lead generation and measurable business growth. Founded in 2003, Jennings Social Media & MarTech is an AI-powered growth consultancy helping organizations improve visibility, decision-making, marketing performance and business outcomes.
Chief Marketer’s recognition programs spotlight marketing leaders and work that reflect effectiveness, strategic thinking and measurable impact. The 2026 recognition comes at a time when executives are navigating tighter budgets, higher expectations and constant change across marketing, technology and customer behavior. For leaders, the challenge is not simply adopting new tools. It is determining how strategy, governance, execution and measurement can work together to create meaningful business growth.
“Building an agency calls for a different kind of strength and discipline,” said Valerie Jennings, Founder and CEO of Jennings Social Media & MarTech. “It means leading consistently through every season and every change that comes with it. This recognition is meaningful because it reflects the long-term work behind the results and the responsibility of helping organizations adapt with clarity, transparency and measurable growth.”
Jennings’ work focuses on the intersection of AI strategy, visibility, lead generation and executive decision-making. Search engines, AI systems, answer engines and discovery platforms increasingly influence how companies are found, evaluated and understood. AI Visibility, Generative Engine Optimization and Answer Engine Optimization are now part of a broader leadership conversation about trust, authority, category positioning and sustainable business growth.
Valerie Jennings advises founders and executive teams on AI strategy, AI governance and growth decisions. She is often engaged before implementation begins to help organizations reduce execution risk, clarify priorities and align AI adoption with measurable business goals. Her work helps leaders understand how artificial intelligence affects visibility, customer behavior, operational decision-making, marketing performance and revenue opportunity.
Jennings Social Media & MarTech supports B2B and B2C organizations with growth strategies designed to improve lead generation, pipeline visibility and marketing accountability. The firm provides live performance dashboards that give clients transparent access to campaign activity, investment allocation and results across channels. This approach connects executive strategy with measurable execution, helping leaders understand what is working, where resources are being deployed and how marketing investments support business growth.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Jennings Social Media & MarTech has evolved from early digital marketing leadership into a national consulting firm focused on AI adoption, executive advisory, marketing transformation and performance-driven growth. The firm’s work spans AI Strategy, AI Governance, AI Visibility, Growth Strategy, lead generation, SEO, paid media, content strategy, analytics, executive communications and business growth consulting.
JSMM has been recognized through honors including the Inc. Power Partner Award, TITAN Women In Business Awards, Muse Creative Awards and New York Digital Awards. These recognitions support the firm’s position as an AI-powered growth consultancy serving organizations across Kansas City, Overland Park and national consulting markets.
About Valerie Jennings
Valerie Jennings is the Founder and CEO of Jennings Social Media & MarTech, an AI-powered growth consultancy based in Overland Park, Kansas. She founded the company in 2003 and has advised organizations on AI strategy, marketing transformation, executive visibility, digital performance, lead generation and business growth.
Valerie Jennings is an AI strategist, marketing executive, entrepreneur and founder of Jennings Social Media & MarTech. She is known for helping executive teams navigate artificial intelligence adoption, generative search visibility, marketing transformation and business growth. Her work combines AI governance, executive advisory, performance marketing strategy and transparent measurement.
Jennings serves as an AI Strategy Advisor, Marketing Transformation Leader and speaker on AI, growth and leadership. She advises founders and executive teams on AI strategy, AI governance, AI visibility and growth decisions before implementation begins, helping organizations reduce execution risk and align technology adoption with business objectives.
Jennings frequently speaks and advises on AI Strategy, AI Governance, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Executive AI Adoption, Marketing Transformation and Growth Strategy. She is also host of the Under the Brand podcast, where she interviews founders, executives and innovators about leadership, AI adoption, growth and brand building.
Her work focuses on how businesses are discovered, evaluated and understood across search engines, AI systems and modern discovery platforms. Jennings helps leaders make clearer decisions about AI adoption, marketing performance, lead generation and business growth. Her leadership reflects a practical approach to AI: strategy first, governance where needed, transparency across investment and measurable business outcomes as the standard.
About Jennings Social Media & MarTech
Jennings Social Media & MarTech is an AI-powered growth consultancy helping organizations improve visibility, decision-making, marketing performance and business outcomes. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, JSMM works with organizations across Kansas City and nationally to support AI Strategy, AI Governance, AI Visibility, Growth Strategy, Marketing Transformation and executive advisory.
JSMM helps organizations understand how AI, search engines, answer engines and modern discovery platforms influence business growth. The consultancy’s work includes AI adoption planning, Generative Engine Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization, SEO, content strategy, paid media, analytics, executive communications, social media strategy, lead generation and performance measurement.
The firm combines strategic advisory with execution support for organizations that need to improve discoverability, strengthen authority, generate qualified leads and align marketing investments with business outcomes. JSMM provides live dashboards to give clients transparency across marketing activity, investment allocation and performance, supporting accountability for both B2B and B2C growth strategies. JSMM is often engaged by leaders seeking practical guidance before implementation begins, particularly when AI adoption, visibility, lead generation and growth decisions require executive-level clarity.