I'm Josh Blackman, a Google Ads specialist with 6 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns across Search, Performance Max, Shopping, Display and YouTube. For the past 3 years I have operated under my own Google Ads company, Bump Digital, serving clients across a wide range of industries. I focus on data-driven campaign strategy, precise budget allocation, bid management and performance reporting to help clients scale within their budgets. I lead a team of contractors across Meta Ads, SEO and email marketing, so have a very good understanding of Analytics and how all the channels work together.

Josh Blackman

I'm Josh Blackman, a Google Ads specialist with 6 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns across Search, Performance Max, Shopping, Display and YouTube. For the past 3 years I have operated under my own Google Ads company, Bump Digital, serving clients across a wide range of industries. I focus on data-driven campaign strategy, precise budget allocation, bid management and performance reporting to help clients scale within their budgets. I lead a team of contractors across Meta Ads, SEO and email marketing, so have a very good understanding of Analytics and how all the channels work together.

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I’m Josh Blackman, a Google Ads specialist with 6 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns across Search, Performance Max, Shopping, Display and YouTube. For the past 3 years I have operated under my own Google Ads company, Bump Digital, serving clients across a wide range of industries.

I focus on data-driven campaign strategy, precise budget allocation, bid management and performance reporting to help clients scale within their budgets. I lead a team of contractors across Meta Ads, SEO and email marketing, so have a very good understanding of Analytics and how all the channels work together.

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Work Experience

Founder & Google Ads Specialist at Bump Digital
March 1, 2023 - Present
Owner-operated digital marketing agency specialising in Google Ads, with contractors delivering Meta, SEO and email marketing services. Manage Google Ads campaigns end-to-end for a portfolio of clients across e-commerce, automotive and hospitality. Clients include Boston Wardrobes, Continental Cars, Game Over GC, Candy Co and Kiwi Sheepskins. Oversee campaign strategy, budget allocation, bid management and performance reporting. Lead a team of contractors across Meta Ads, SEO and email marketing. Available for contracting engagements on a set-hours-per-week basis.
Paid Search Specialist at ZIB Digital (formerly Firefly Digital)
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Continued role following acquisition of Firefly Digital by ZIB Digital. Managed transition of accounts and maintained campaign performance through agency acquisition.
Paid Search Specialist at Firefly Digital
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Agency-side paid search role managing Google Ads accounts across a range of industries. Built and managed Google Ads accounts across Search, Display and Shopping campaign types. Conducted keyword research and managed negative keyword lists to improve traffic quality. Implemented and audited conversion tracking via Google Tag Manager. Performed regular campaign optimisations including bid strategy testing, ad copy testing and landing page analysis. Produced performance reports and presented results to client CEOs, managers and executives. Conducted user journey analysis and landing page testing to improve conversion rates. Managed campaign scaling strategies to grow client accounts within budget parameters.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce at University of Auckland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Full New Zealand Driver's Licence
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services