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Eric Miao

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Eric Miao is the CEO of Attentive, one of the leading conversational marketing platforms specializing in SMS and email marketing for consumer brands. Attentive serves thousands of brands and retailers, helping them build direct relationships with consumers through personalized, AI-driven messaging that drives measurable revenue outcomes. The platform is widely regarded as a key player in the mobile marketing and direct-to-consumer engagement space. Miao took on the CEO role at Attentive following the departure of co-founder Brian Long. He previously served as President of Attentive, where he was instrumental in scaling the company's go-to-market operations and enterprise growth. His background spans technology and growth-stage companies, with experience in scaling SaaS and marketing technology businesses.

Last updated Nov 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
CEO
Company
Attentive
Based
New York, New York, United States

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Eric Miao is the CEO of Attentive, one of the leading conversational marketing platforms specializing in SMS and email marketing for consumer brands. Attentive serves thousands of brands and retailers, helping them build direct relationships with consumers through personalized, AI-driven messaging that drives measurable revenue outcomes. The platform is widely regarded as a key player in the mobile marketing and direct-to-consumer engagement space. Miao took on the CEO role at Attentive following the departure of co-founder Brian Long. He previously served as President of Attentive, where he was instrumental in scaling the company's go-to-market operations and enterprise growth. His background spans technology and growth-stage companies, with experience in scaling SaaS and marketing technology businesses.

Expertise & education

Expertise

SMS MarketingEmail MarketingConversational MarketingMarketing TechnologyAI-Powered PersonalizationDirect-to-Consumer MarketingSaaS GrowthMobile Marketing

Speaking topics

AI in marketingSMS and mobile marketingDirect consumer engagementMarketing technology innovation

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed CEO of Attentive, one of the most prominent marketing technology platforms in the SMS and email space
  • Scaled Attentive's enterprise go-to-market operations as President prior to becoming CEO