Hafi
Media Lead - Digital & Conventional
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Media Lead - Digital & Conventional
Digital Swot MENA
2024.10-Current(8 months)
As a Media, I lead the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of data-
driven advertising campaigns across a paid & conventional following full-
funnel media mix — including Tv, print radio for conventional& for digital it’s
programmatic, Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and DV360.
My focus is on delivering measurable business growth, maximizing ROAS,
and leveraging innovative technologies such as AI, machine learning, and first-
party data strategies.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end planning and activation of conventional @&
omnichannel paid media campaigns across display, video, CTV, native,
search, and social platforms
• Manage programmatic operations using Google DV360, The Trade Desk,
and other DSPs to ensure high-performing, brand-safe campaigns
• Oversee media budgets, pacing, and performance, ensuring efficiency and
maximizing return on ad spend (ROAS)
• Collaborate with analytics, creative, and CRM teams to integrate audience
insights, conversion tracking, and data-driven creative testing
• Build and scale real-time bidding (RTB) strategies, leveraging contextual
targeting, lookalike audiences, and retargeting techniques
• Analyze performance trends, A/B testing results, and platform updates to
optimize campaign strategy
• Lead client communications, media presentations, and performance reviews
for transparency and growth alignment
• Stay ahead of digital trends, cookie-less targeting solutions, and evolving ad
tech ecosystems to future-proof media strategies
Platforms & Tools
DV360 | Google Ads | Meta Business Manager | TikTok Ads | LinkedIn
Campaign Manager | The Trade Desk | CM360 | GA4 | GTM | Power BI |
HubSpot | Salesforce | Tableau
Industries Served
Real Estate | E-commerce | Retail | Automotive | F&B | Travel | Government |
Fintech | Luxury | Healthcare | Education
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During my time in the program, I developed strong analytical and problem-
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Educational experience
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
MTech, Information Technology
2023.10-2025.03(2 years)
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
BBA, Marketing
2013.01-2017.01(4 years)
Certificates
Google Analytics Certification
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