By Tim Vaughan
— November 24th, 2025
DENVER, CO and CORK, Ireland, November 24, 2025—Poppulo, a global leader in employee communications and digital signage software, announced that Mark Brandau has joined the company to help lead its global marketing efforts.
At Poppulo, Mark will focus on employee communications and lead initiatives to accelerate growth, expand market reach, and strengthen the impact of Poppulo’s solutions for customers worldwide.
“I’m thrilled to join Poppulo at such an exciting time,” said Mr Brandau, who takes up the position of Vice President of Marketing. “Poppulo is revolutionizing the future of communications and workplace experiences, helping enterprises deliver the right messages at every stage of the employee lifecycle. I look forward to showcasing the value of Poppulo’s innovative solutions.”
Mark brings extensive experience in leading marketing and go-to-market strategies for some of the most recognized names in enterprise software and HR technology, including SAP, Forrester, iCIMS (also a Vista Equity Portfolio company), and Brightmine (formerly LexisNexis).
He has held leadership roles spanning CMO, SVP, VP, and Principal positions, focusing on customer acquisition, expansion, and scaling multi-product strategies for revenue growth.
Mark’s deep expertise in enterprise software and HR tech, combined with his track record of driving growth at market-leading companies, as well as working in the Vista Equity Portfolio previously, makes him a perfect fit for Poppulo, — Ruth Fornell, CEO, Poppulo.
"His experience in scaling enterprise marketing and driving measurable results will help us connect more deeply with our customers, turn insights into action, and elevate our marketing efforts to amplify our impact worldwide,” said Fornell.
Poppulo has been driving significant innovation throughout 2025:
- In March 2025, Poppulo acquired REACH Media Network (REACH), a prominent provider of reliable, user-friendly digital signage solutions to mid-market customers.
- In April 2025, Poppulo introduced the first purpose-built AI Agents for enterprise employee communications, designed to automate and personalize messaging across the employee lifecycle.
- In June 2025, Poppulo unveiled “Designer” and its first AI Agent for digital signage, marking a leap forward in how organizations create and manage communications at scale.
- In October 2025, Poppulo became the only company in its category to earn the world’s first internationally recognized standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
With innovation, growth, and industry-leading standards as a foundation, Poppulo is poised to lead the future of employee communications, activating workforces at every stage of employee experience.
About Poppulo
Poppulo is a global leader in employee communications and enterprise digital signage, helping organizations connect with their workforce and customers through impactful, real-time messaging across channels.
Trusted by over 10,000 organizations—including more than 40 of the Fortune 100—Poppulo’s employee communications solutions reach more than 50 million people worldwide. Its digital signage network spans over 600,000 screens globally.
By combining data-driven communication strategies with scalable signage technology, Poppulo enables enterprises to boost employee engagement, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency. Learn more at www.poppulo.com.