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Sarah Kaplan

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since August 5, 2024

Sarah is a results-oriented marketing leader who crafts impactful brand and product strategies, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and digital advertising. She excels in building teams and driving customer success. Sarah has led high-profile multimillion-dollar campaigns like the Bud Light Super Bowl and built a loyalty program that boosted lead conversion by 83%. Her GTM strategy for the US fastest-growing cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0, also won a 2023 Webby Awards nomination for viral video marketing.

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Nikhil Warrier

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since November 4, 2024

Nikhil is a seasoned project management and marketing leader with a decade of experience in creative operations and PMP certification. Adept at navigating agency and brand realms, his expertise lies in elevating creative operations and project management capacities and spearheading impactful marketing ventures within intricate stakeholder landscapes. Nikhil's accomplishments underscore his exceptional ability to scale operations and lead successful initiatives in dynamic environments.

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Wasim Ullah

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since November 7, 2022

Wasim is a versatile growth and performance marketing specialist with 10+ years of experience creating a digital presence to generate millions in revenue for industries such as fintech, edtech, and consultancy. He is a data-driven marketer skilled in online advertising, search engine optimization, and analytics tools using sales funnels, data analysis, and automation. Wasim has worked for Fortune 500 companies to solve complex challenges and scaled startups to achieve their business goals.

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Chad Richard

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since August 13, 2024

Chad is a Fortune 500 executive with 30+ years of business experience leading world-class brands ranging from high-tech startups to Fortune 500 companies, including 20+ years in VP and CMO roles. He has launched, managed, and grown world-leading brands, including Procter & Gamble’s Olay, ADT Security Services, Squeeze.com, and Talkmap. Chad has an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with concentrations in marketing and finance.

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Finhas Jhaveri

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since July 19, 2024

Finhas is a marketing leader with 15+ years of experience building brands, driving growth, and boosting customer loyalty. He has helped businesses meet goals and deliver ROI on marketing budgets through performance, digital, eCommerce, email, direct mail, traditional, and multicultural marketing. Finhas has worked on B2B and B2B2C campaigns and has deep expertise in B2C marketing, especially in regulated industries like finance, having worked for companies like HSBC, Allstate Canada, and RBC.

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Kurt Valenta

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 10, 2024

Kurt is a creative director and brand-building expert with 30+ years of agency experience and a BFA in Design from Carnegie Mellon. He has led creative teams for Fortune 500 clients across B2B and B2C, excelling in brand development, digital, social media, video, and experiential marketing. Kurt’s work has won numerous awards, and he has served as an ADDY judge. As a player coach and mentor, he is known for fostering collaboration and driving results.

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Camila Pereira

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Spain
Toptal Member Since September 7, 2023

Camila is a seasoned professional with 13+ years of experience in marketing and analytics. She has worked for agencies like Omnicom Media Group and companies like Just Eat, managing budgets of over £7 million globally. With a master's degree in advertising and multiple certifications, Camila excels in agency transitions and establishing in-house teams. She is an innovative thinker who thrives on pushing boundaries, leveraging analytics and digital strategies to drive outstanding performance.

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Andrej Gamser

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Serbia
Toptal Member Since September 19, 2023

Andrej is a seasoned digital marketing professional with 10+ years of valuable experience in the dynamic world of digital advertising agencies, AI startups, eCommerce, and B2B IT product marketing. He empowers businesses to thrive in the digital landscape. Throughout his career, Andrej has immersed himself in various facets of digital marketing, advertising, and client engagement, working with some of the biggest international companies and brands.

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Rohit Kulkarni

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since September 26, 2022

Rohit has led the development and execution of various marketing campaigns for the consumer services, eCommerce, fintech, IT, tourism, automotive, immigration, health, fitness, and beauty sectors. He has worked with small businesses, SMEs, and large Fortune 500 organizations and excelled at creating innovative marketing strategies to acquire leads and sales. Rohit also helped establish a digital marketing company from ground zero with expansion and substantial profit in a short period.

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Alaa Abi Ali

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since May 8, 2023

Every brand has stories to tell that will engage, inform, surprise, delight, and impact its audience while delivering measurable goals. Ali is the conduit between the brand and the consumer. He is an award-winning digital marketing strategist and media expert. His specialties include digital media, consumer behavior, brand awareness, and omnichannel marketing campaigns. He has worked with companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, and IBM.

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Daisy Kelly

Freelance Advertising Manager
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+08:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since October 7, 2024

Daisy is an experienced marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience in strategy, brand and creative, and digital optimization. With roles spanning private, not-for-profit, and government sectors, she has consistently distilled effective marketing strategies and campaigns across various industries. Daisy additionally brings expertise in communications, content, and advertising to ensure a cohesive and resonant brand identity across channels.

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A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right advertising manager for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new advertising manager for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

Capabilities of Advertising Managers

Advertising managers develop and execute strategic ad campaigns that enhance brand visibility, attract valuable customers, and drive conversions. They create cost-effective advertising initiatives that align with broader business and marketing goals by leveraging multi-platform paid media, audience segmentation, and real-time performance data.

Advertising Campaign Strategy

A well-crafted marketing strategy defines campaign goals, aligns with audience behavior, and adapts to market trends. Toptal advertising managers create data-driven plans that outline targeting parameters, media selection, and creative execution to allow brands to optimize engagement and maximize ad impact.

Multi-platform Ad Campaigns

Successful ad initiatives require a cohesive strategy across search, social, and display networks. Toptal media strategists oversee multi-channel efforts on Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and programmatic networks while fine-tuning placements to improve visibility and return on investment.

Audience Targeting and Segmentation

Precise audience segmentation enhances campaign effectiveness by delivering ads to the most relevant users. Toptal advertising specialists refine audience groups using demographic, behavioral, and interest-based data to adjust parameters such as job title, location, and industry for higher engagement.

Creating and Overseeing Ad Creatives

Strong ad creatives are key to capturing attention and driving conversions across digital platforms. Toptal advertisers collaborate with designers and copywriters to develop compelling visuals, persuasive messaging, and engaging formats tailored to each channel.

Budget Allocation and Bid Management

Strategic budget allocation and bid optimization help maintain cost-effective placements. Toptal advertising experts analyze performance trends, distribute budgets efficiently across ad platforms, and adjust bids in real time to improve cost per acquisition and return on ad spend.

A/B Testing and Performance Optimization

Continuous testing is essential for identifying the most effective ad variations, from copy and headlines to audience segments and CTAs. Toptal ad managers conduct structured A/B tests, interpret performance metrics, and refine elements to improve click-through and conversion rates.

Retargeting and Remarketing Campaigns

Retargeting campaigns reconnect with users who have previously engaged with a brand but haven’t converted. Toptal ad marketers implement remarketing strategies using tracking pixels and audience segmentation to serve personalized ads that increase conversion potential.

Tracking Ad Performance Metrics

Monitoring ad performance involves assessing key metrics such as click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and cost per acquisition (CPA). Our specialists evaluate real-time data, identify trends, and adjust strategies to enhance campaign effectiveness.

Compliance with Advertising Policies

Ad platforms like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn enforce strict content, targeting, and data usage policies. Toptal advertising specialists stay current with platform regulations, prevent ad disapprovals, and implement policy-compliant strategies that maintain campaign integrity while avoiding potential restrictions.

Ad Reports and Performance Insights

Data-driven reporting provides actionable insights into ad performance and optimization opportunities. Toptal consultants compile in-depth reports that assess campaign engagement, budget efficiency, and audience behavior to offer strategic recommendations for future success.

FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire advertising managers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your advertising manager, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right advertising manager, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect advertising managers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our advertising managers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire advertising managers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched advertising managers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire advertising managers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our advertising managers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your advertising manager begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    All of our talent are seasoned professionals who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

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    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

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