Meryll Firmacion
Paid Media Strategy &
Performance Marketing
I’m a paid media and performance marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience translating business objectives into practical, integrated media strategies.
My background spans paid social, paid search, online video, TV and CTV, with experience across campaign execution, cross-channel budget management, performance reporting and measurement.
I bring together strategic thinking, operational rigor and AI-enabled workflows to simplify complex campaign data and turn it into clear recommendations that guide media decisions.
Cross-Channel Acquisition & Performance Growth
A performance review focused on acquisition growth, revenue contribution, and the cross-channel optimization decisions that improved blended media efficiency.
View Case Study →Full-Funnel Lead Generation Campaign
A performance review focused on full-funnel lead generation, channel contribution, and the optimizations that improved enrollment conversion performance.
View Case Study →Mobile App User Acquisition & Growth Strategy
A strategy case study focused on planning methodology, investment modeling, and the roadmap developed to support a 12–18-month mobile app growth objective.
View Case Study →A/B Testing Framework
A strategy case study focused on experimentation methodology, variable isolation, and the decision framework developed to reduce risk before scaling media investment.
View Case Study →DTC E-Commerce Testing
A strategy case study focused on measurement readiness, first-party audience controls, and the testing framework developed before campaign activation.
View Case Study →Moving a National QSR Brand Toward Integrated Annual Planning
A business review focused on portfolio performance, cross-channel decision-making, current investment allocation, and recommendations for future media strategy and spending.
View Case Study →Translating Regional Media Governance Into Local Portfolio Action
A quarterly business review focused on portfolio governance, regional-to-local translation, first-party data readiness, and recommendations to guide future media decisions.
View Case Study →WPP Media ↗ | Client Business Director
Led integrated media strategy across a cross-channel portfolio spanning digital, TV and CTV, partnering with cross-functional teams across planning, execution, optimization and reporting.
- Managed a $10M+ annual media portfolio
- Developed 24+ paid media campaigns annually
- Improved client satisfaction from 6 to 8 out of 10
- Improved ad viewability by 6% and brand safety scores by 7%
- Reduced reporting synthesis and preparation time by approximately 50% using AI-assisted workflows
NuWorks Interactive Labs ↗ | Media Head
Progressed through five promotions over eight years, ultimately leading the agency's media practice across a 12-account portfolio spanning multiple industries.
- Managed $150K–$200K in monthly paid media investment
- Led media strategy across a 12-account portfolio
- Managed and mentored up to 7 direct reports
- Contributed to new business wins that helped the department exceed revenue targets by 10%+
Starcom Worldwide ↗ | Media Planner / Buyer
Built a strong foundation in media planning, buying, campaign execution, and performance tracking while supporting healthcare and pharmaceutical brands.
- Promoted from Media Trainee within 6 months
- Supported end-to-end media planning and buying
- Coordinated campaign timelines, placements, and deliverables
- Negotiated placements to improve efficiency and delivery
I turn business and campaign objectives into integrated media strategies that are measurable, achievable and accountable.
Paid Media
Hands-on platform experience across planning, activation, optimization and reporting.
Analytics & Reporting
Tools used to interpret campaign performance and communicate recommendations clearly.
Productivity
Core tools used for planning, reporting, presentations and workflow management.
AI Tools
How I use different AI tools across research, writing, planning, analysis and workflow experimentation.
Google AI Professional Certificate ↗ | Coursera (Active)
Meta Certified Media Planning Professional | Meta Blueprint
Google Ads (Search, Display, Video) | Skillshop
Google Analytics 4 | Skillshop
I’m continuing to refresh my existing certifications and add new ones as I deepen my skills across paid media, analytics, and AI-enabled workflows.
Ateneo de Manila University
AB European Studies, International Business Track
Metro Manila, Philippines
English (bilingual); Filipino (native); Spanish (basic)
