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Chad Richard, search engine marketing (SEM) Specialist.

Chad Richard

Verified Expert in Marketing
31 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

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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Irshad Daftari, search engine marketing (SEM) Executive.

Irshad Daftari

Verified Expert in Marketing
16 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Irshad is a curious, data-driven marketing leader with 17+ years of experience. He loves connecting the dots between users, data, and technology and discovering the what and why. His expertise spans B2B SaaS and B2C, leading paid acquisition, GTM, CRM, SEO, content strategy, email marketing, and marketing analytics. Irshad has successfully executed marketing campaigns to drive revenue and acquire and retain users for audiences of 30+ million and for 0-1 startups to establish product-market fit.

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Elise Stone, search engine marketing (SEM) Coordinator.

Elise Stone

Verified Expert in Marketing
16 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Elise has over 15 years of analytics experience, specializing in performance marketing with a focus on digital and paid social media, earned media program evaluation, influencer program reporting, and experiential marketing analysis. She excels in data storytelling through compelling visuals and robust analysis. Elise is passionate about understanding client challenges and enhancing efficiency through innovative reporting and performance evaluation techniques.

SEMMarketing AnalyticsSocial Media MarketingPerformance MarketingAttribution
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Antonio Rodríguez Galicia, search engine marketing (SEM) Copywriter.

Antonio Rodríguez Galicia

Verified Expert in Marketing
7 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Antonio has master's degrees in digital marketing, psychology, and business administration. He is passionate about technology, marketing, privacy, digital behavior, and psychology. Antonio has a peculiar mix of expertise, being a digital native with a background in psychology and marketing and deep knowledge of front-end development and how browsers work.

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Remi Soubigou, search engine marketing (SEM) Planner.

Remi Soubigou

Verified Expert in Marketing
10 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

With 10 years of experience in digital marketing and technology, Remi is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and teams achieve their growth and innovation goals. As the founder of Seagull Studios, he provides tailored solutions for online visibility, branding, and customer acquisition, leveraging his expertise in search engine advertising (SEA), web design, and search engine optimization (SEO). A dedicated professional, Remi is eager to apply his skills and knowledge to new challenges.

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Kevin Rounsley, PhD, search engine marketing (SEM) Manager.

Kevin Rounsley, PhD

Verified Expert in Marketing
8 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Kevin is a marketing data expert who has led the development, execution, and measurement of digital marketing campaigns for eCommerce, B2C, and B2B organizations. Experienced in agile, high-growth environments, he drives data and analytics solutions for social media, digital marketing, and tech products. A BigInsights Data Innovation Awards winner, Kevin excels at data storytelling and visualization, creating clear insights that answer key business questions and inform strategy.

SEMMarketing AnalyticsSocial Media MarketingInfluencer Marketing
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Janelle Dominique Swing, search engine marketing (SEM) Strategist.

Janelle Dominique Swing

Verified Expert in Marketing
8 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Janelle is a dynamic fractional CMO with over 10 years of digital marketing expertise. She specializes in crafting tailored strategies that drive sustainable growth and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize campaigns and enhance brand presence. With a proven track record in lead generation, social media engagement, and content marketing, Janelle is dedicated to helping businesses achieve and surpass their growth targets. Discover how Janelle can elevate your brand today.

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Daisy Kelly, search engine marketing (SEM) Strategist.

Daisy Kelly

Verified Expert in Marketing
8 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

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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Emiliano Giovannoni, search engine marketing (SEM) Director.

Emiliano Giovannoni

Verified Expert in Marketing
21 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Emiliano is a global-minded marketing executive and former head of Microsoft's social media marketing for the APAC region. He has over 20 years of experience running marketing functions in leading organizations. Emiliano's background spans Fortune 100 multinationals to VC-funded startups in the technology and eCommerce sectors.

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Yusha ul Hasan, search engine marketing (SEM) Manager.

Yusha ul Hasan

Verified Expert in Marketing
5 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Yusha is a growth marketing specialist with over six years of professional experience. He has focused on conceptualizing and executing full-funnel marketing engines. Yusha has a strong background driving pipelines, demand, brand awareness, and sales for a diverse portfolio of international clients.

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Astrid Tjahja, search engine marketing (SEM) Strategist.

Astrid Tjahja

Verified Expert in Marketing
11 Years of Experience

SEM Expert

Astrid is a passionate problem solver dedicated to bridging the customer-solution gap. With 10+ years of experience in B2B marketing, she has worked in both agency and client-side roles, thriving in creating integrated marketing programs that fuel business growth and foster customer loyalty. With a knack for creative storytelling and analytical thinking, Astrid bridges the customer-solution gap by combining the art and science of marketing, delivering impactful campaigns and meaningful results.

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