
Jake Aquilina
Verified Expert in Marketing
Marketing Expert
Valletta, Malta
Toptal member since February 14, 2024
Jake is a seasoned content and marketing specialist with a rich background in enterprise marketing, content management, and data journalism. He's worked with companies such as Wolt, Eurostat, and Interlock (now HiveFury). As the founder of Interlock Academy, a Web3 cybersecurity blog, Jake significantly boosted organic growth and online engagement, increasing month-on-month organic search traffic growth by 20% and gaining 50,000+ new X followers for Interlock in just over a year.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Content Marketing
- Data
- Product Marketing
- Research
- SEO Tools
- Web3
- Writing & Editing
Work Experience
Content and Marketing Associate
Wolt
- Created copy and content for landing pages, ads, and social media.
- Led content marketing campaigns in organizing promotions.
- Collaborated with marketing agencies and influencers on promotions.
Copywriting Expert
SIA ABC MOBILE IT
- Wrote internal copy for a fintech company for onboarding purposes and potential investors.
- Rewrote the landing page copy so that clients could understand the product better.
- Worked on the product definition and wrote the product documentation.
Data Editor | Journalist
Eurostat
- Drafted, published, and disseminated articles based on Eurostat data.
- Coordinated visuals and copy with graphic designers and the social media team.
- Conducted editorial planning and content research and prepared content briefs for new content. Used AI platforms like Jasper to aid my research, analyze data, and automate tasks.
Content Manager
Interlock
- Founded and launched Interlock Academy to bridge the knowledge gap in Web3, wrote 50+ articles to demystify cybersecurity for Web3 and AI marketing, and achieved 20-30% month-on-month organic growth in search traffic.
- Played a key role in creating and introducing the branding of Bouncer, an AI threat detection bot for Discord communities, enhancing safety for over 50,000 users.
- Assisted with a growth marketing campaign for ThreatSlayer, a security browser extension, increasing downloads from a few hundred to over 30,000 and growing the Twitter account with over 50,000 new followers.
- Authored a comprehensive white paper outlining Interlock's mission and solutions, effectively communicating complex cybersecurity concepts to stakeholders.
Project History
Interlock Academy: Web3 Security Blog
Founded Interlock Academy, a Web3 cybersecurity blog, and quickly expanded its reach.
The blog was one of the first blogs dedicated to cybersecurity in the Web3 space when scams were looming large. It educates people on how not to get burned. The blog achieved 20% growth in month-on-month organic search traffic during a bear market, an impressive feat for a niche and esoteric topic.
Personifying Bouncer: Cybersecurity Bot
Created a person in Bouncer, a bot that doesn't allow users to crash their Discord parties and keeps parties going by blocking any malicious actors.
In developing Bouncer, I crafted a unique branding and content marketing strategy that personified our AI threat detection bot for Discord communities. I also incorporated copy editing to ensure high-quality, error-free content. This approach humanized complex cybersecurity, making it engaging and relatable. Through creative storytelling and NFT marketing, Bouncer became more than a product; it symbolized safety and community in the digital space, protecting over 50,000 users. This innovative marketing move highlighted the product’s features and enhanced its market appeal and user adoption.
ThreatSlayer Launch: Cybersecurity Browser Extension
Led the content marketing efforts for ThreatSlayer, the browser extension that blocks scams and rewards users with crypto for sharing data (Beta).
I spearheaded a dynamic product marketing and branding campaign, transforming ThreatSlayer from a nascent browser extension to a major player in Web3 security with over 30,000 downloads. By shifting the narrative to “Slay the threats, safeguard your digital realm,” we captivated the audience and grew our Twitter community significantly. This strategic positioning, coupled with engaging content, elevated the product’s appeal, underscored its essential role in digital safety, and demonstrated the power of effective marketing to drive product adoption and brand growth.
Education
Master's Degree in English (English, Culture, and the Media)
University of Malta - Malta, EU
Bachelor's Degree in English
University of Malta - Malta, EU
Certifications
Demystifying Web3: From Blockchain to AI and Beyond
eSkills Malta Foundation
Semrush SEO Toolkit
Semrush Academy
Content Marketing and SEO Fundamentals
Semrush Academy
Content Led SEO
Semrush
Skills
Core
Content, Writing & Editing, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing (SMM), LinkedIn Marketing, Community Management, Digital Marketing Strategy, Organic Social Media, Social Media Content, Public Relations (PR), Social Media Campaigns, SEO Tools, Product Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Digital Marketing, Brand Marketing, Content Creation, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategies, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Influencer Marketing, WordPress SEO, SEO Content, Copywriting, AI Marketing, Landing Pages
Platforms & Tools
X (formerly Twitter) Marketing, Content Management Systems (CMS), Google Analytics, Jasper
Business Models
B2C, B2B, SaaS Product Marketing
Technical
Web3
Other
Research, Content Writing, English, Journalism, Web Content, Copy Editing, X (formerly Twitter), Growth Marketing, Instagram, Semrush, Blockchain, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Data, Content Management, Ebooks, Brand Identity, Brand Positioning, Thought Leadership, Technical Writing, Landing Page Optimization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Technology, Content Research, Real Estate Marketing, Ebook Writing
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