E164 Dakota Lowe: Climbing Cringe Mountain

Dakota Lowe is an award-winning social strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping brands break through with innovative digital storytelling. As VP of Social Strategy at Edelman, Dakota leads social engagement for iconic names across CPG, e-commerce, and food with an emphasis on their earned-centric campaigns—including Degree, Dove, Hellmann's, and Mars.Previously at GSD&M, Dakota modernized Fruit of the Loom’s social presence, including launching the TikTok with 150% month-over-month growth and 10M+ views, and secured the agency’s first TikTok AOR with Stanley, leading all social creative outputs.Recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Fast Company, the Clio Awards, the Webby Awards, and (of course) the Shorty Awards, Dakota’s work has earned various industry honors. With a passion for mentorship and a deep understanding of digital culture, Dakota thrives on helping brands break through the noise—always ready to connect, strategize, and cheer you on (just don’t ask for free deodorant). You can find her on LinkedIn and Substack.