Meryll Firmacion

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Paid Media Strategy &
Performance Marketing

About

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.

Selected Work
These case studies are sanitized examples of past work. Client names, confidential details, and full performance data have been withheld or generalized.
Case Study 01Performance Review

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.

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Case Study 02Performance Review

Full-Funnel Lead Generation Campaign

A performance review focused on full-funnel lead generation, channel contribution, and the optimizations that improved enrollment conversion performance.

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Case Study 03Paid Media Strategy

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.

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Case Study 04Paid Media Strategy

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.

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Case Study 05Paid Media Strategy

DTC E-Commerce Testing

A strategy case study focused on measurement readiness, first-party audience controls, and the testing framework developed before campaign activation.

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Case Study 06Business Review

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.

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Case Study 07Business Review

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.

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Experience

WPP Media | Client Business Director

Sep 2023 – Aug 2025
Global media agency network managing integrated media for multinational and regional brand portfolios.

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

Jan 2022 – Aug 2023
Independent creative and digital agency based in the Philippines, working across media, strategy, creative and technology.

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

Dec 2013 – Oct 2015
Global media agency network focused on media planning, buying and brand communications.

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
Technical Expertise
01Paid Media Strategy

I turn business and campaign objectives into integrated media strategies that are measurable, achievable and accountable.

Full-Funnel StrategyIntegrated Media PlanningPaid SocialPaid SearchOnline VideoCross-Channel Growth & Acquisition
Tools & Platforms

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.

Professional Development

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.

Education

Ateneo de Manila University

AB European Studies, International Business Track

Metro Manila, Philippines

2009 – 2013
Languages

English (bilingual); Filipino (native); Spanish (basic)