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Mareike Kanning

Toronto,ON

Summary

Results-oriented professional with 9+ years of experience in agency (media + creative) and in-house marketing roles across multiple industries. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and relationship management. Able to deliver efficient solutions to complex projects with an adaptable approach. Proficient in managing campaigns and projects with varied budgets ($10MM+) and deadlines involving cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Media Specialist

TJX Canada
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead the development and execution of omni-channel marketing strategies across digital, social, and traditional platforms, leading to a 12% YoY increase in conversions and a 15% rise in sign-ups for the Loyalty Program
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external media agencies, analytics, and brand teams, to deliver targeted marketing campaigns that drive brand growth and customer engagement
  • Leverage consumer insights to craft annual media strategies that drive sales and increase market share
  • YoY basket size for HomeSense shoppers has decreased, while frequency has increased, meaning consumers shop more often, and YoY sales are up by 7%
  • Spearhead the use of data-driven insights from internal media dashboards to optimize campaigns in real-time, improving media spend efficiency and driving growth
  • Oversee the maintenance of brand media dashboards to derive actionable insights
  • By correlating sales data with media campaign performance, helped increase store foot traffic by 10% YoY

Campaign Strategist

Meridian Credit Union
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Developed and executed integrated marketing campaigns, leveraging data-driven insights to create customer-centric messaging and content strategies
  • This approach increased member retention from 80% to 92%
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create thought leadership materials such as newsletters and client success stories
  • Ensured frequent monitoring, tracking, and reporting of all campaigns to identify opportunities to optimize or course-correct programs, enhancing future learnings using Google Analytics and PowerBi dashboards
  • Managed the development of creative content and messaging for target audiences while overseeing project management from conception to execution
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to shape campaign direction and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Partnered with business leads in Retail Banking and Wealth to develop marketing strategies and campaigns that met ever-changing business needs
  • The 2023 Wealth offer campaign exceeded the revenue goal by $1MM due to a highly targeted, complementary media campaign

Senior Account Executive, Digital

Spark44
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Directed development and implementation of website content
  • Led Model Year Changeover for enhanced lead generation
  • Oversaw the successful re-launch of Defender as a 2020 model, maintaining its legacy nameplate
  • Collaborated with international team in website program planning
  • Oversaw end-to-end digital national brand campaigns
  • Leveraged consumer insights for crafting creative briefs
  • Client: Jaguar Land Rover

Account Executive, Digital

Spark44
05.2018 - 06.2019

Client: Jaguar Land Rover

Account Executive

J. Walter Thompson
08.2017 - 04.2018

Clients: Mazda, Air Canada

Senior Media Planner

Media Experts IPG
03.2017 - 08.2017

Clients: Interac, Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd., Casino Rama Resort, Covenant House, RioCan, Prestige Brands, Beaverbrook Developments

Media Planner

Media Experts IPG
03.2016 - 03.2017

Clients: Interac, Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd., Casino Rama Resort, Covenant House, RioCan, Prestige Brands, Beaverbrook Developments

Account Coordinator

Media Experts IPG
03.2015 - 03.2016

Clients: Interac, Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd., Casino Rama Resort, Covenant House, RioCan, Prestige Brands, Beaverbrook Developments

Education

Master of Science - Administrative Studies in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Boston University
Boston, USA
05.2014

Master of Arts - Strategic Marketing Management

International School of Management
Munich, Germany
05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Media Management with focus on Brand Management + Advertising

Macromedia University for Media + Communications
Hamburg, Germany
07.2012

Skills

  • Brand Strategy
  • Media Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Campaign Management
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Insights
  • Research
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Data Analysis with Google Analytics
  • Digital Marketing Expertise
  • Email Marketing Proficiency
  • Jira Workflow Optimization
  • Acoustics
  • Nielsen Insights
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Consumer Insights
  • Clear Decisions
  • Web Analytics
  • Trends Analysis

Hobbies and Interests

  • Triathlon Training
  • Strength Training
  • Climbing
  • Exercise & Nutrition Science
  • Personal Development
  • Languages
  • Travel

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Spanish

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Farsi
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Media Specialist

TJX Canada
11.2023 - Current

Campaign Strategist

Meridian Credit Union
04.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Account Executive, Digital

Spark44
06.2019 - 04.2021

Account Executive, Digital

Spark44
05.2018 - 06.2019

Account Executive

J. Walter Thompson
08.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Media Planner

Media Experts IPG
03.2017 - 08.2017

Media Planner

Media Experts IPG
03.2016 - 03.2017

Account Coordinator

Media Experts IPG
03.2015 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Administrative Studies in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Boston University

Master of Arts - Strategic Marketing Management

International School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - Media Management with focus on Brand Management + Advertising

Macromedia University for Media + Communications
Mareike Kanning