
Alex Ighalo
Verified Expert in Marketing
Digital Marketing Expert
Manchester, United Kingdom
Toptal member since June 26, 2024
Alex, a marketing expert, has eight years of experience in media planning and acquisition. He has launched six- and seven-figure cross-channel campaigns in the UK, the US, France, Germany, and Australia. Alex believes that campaigns should emphasize rigorous measurement and creative testing to maximize results.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Out-of-home (OOH) Advertising
- Paid Media
- Print Media
- Programmatic Advertising
- Social Media
- Strategy
- TV Advertising
- TikTok Ads
Work Experience
Media Strategy Director
Propellernet
- Oversaw media planning and acquisition across out-of-home (OOH) advertising, display, addressable TV, paid social, and pay-per-click (PPC) channels for travel, charity, eCommerce, and B2B clients.
- Exceeded marketing and commercial objectives consistently in campaign execution.
- Promoted the significance of creative testing, enhancing return on advertising spend (ROAS) and decreasing cost per acquisition (CPA).
Senior Media Strategist
Pion
- Helped develop Student Beans' B2B marketing and media strategy to acquire new customers in the UK and EU.
- Managed and mentored a junior media strategist, which included building a training plan, setting goals, and approving time off.
- Represented the brand at conferences and webinars.
Digital Account Manager
Campfire
- Oversaw client success in the UK, US, and AU with digital marketing campaigns.
- Led digital campaigns for Missguided Beauty and supported award-winning campaigns for The Inkey List launch in the US and Canada.
- Analyzed data, identified new growth opportunities, and created performance forecasts.
Project History
Awareness Campaign for a B2B Tech Client
Led media planning and purchasing for a B2B tech client across the UK and Germany.
Lead Generation for an Education Client
Reduced the CPA for an education client by 57% within three months.
Drove Growth for an eCommerce Client
Increased the ROAS for an eCommerce fashion brand by adopting a multi-channel strategy.
Cross-channel Media Planning for an Automotive Client
Took responsibility for cross-channel media planning for one of the UK's largest automotive companies.
The Strategy for a Luxury Travel Client
Developed the media and marketing strategy for a luxury travel client headquartered in the UK with over £300 million in annual revenues.
Social Media/Influencer Campaigns for Myprotein
Led social media strategy and influencer activity for Myprotein to drive growth
Gen Z Marketing Campaign for Tone and Sculpt App
Developed a strategy to help tone and sculpt generate more app downloads from Gen Z women. This was a core objective for them to drive growth during the pandemic.
Social/Influencer Marketing for The Inkey List
Supported the campaign to launch The Inkey List on TikTok.
GTM Strategy for Beauty Brand
Support the GTM strategy for an eCommerce fashion brand keen to launch a beauty line.
B2B Marketing Strategy For Software Company
Elevated the B2B marketing strategy for a software company in the UK and EU.
Skills
Core
Out-of-home (OOH) Advertising, TikTok Ads, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, TV Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Facebook Ads, Pay-per-Click (PPC), Influencer Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Content Marketing, Performance Marketing
Business Models
B2B
Platforms & Tools
Google Analytics
Other
Strategy, Programmatic Advertising, Radio Advertising, Luxury Industry, eCommerce, Growth Marketing, GlobalWebIndex (GWI), Paid Media, Print Media, B2B Marketing, Go-to-market Plans
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