I’m a digital marketing leader with 15+ years in media buying and planning. I’ve led the media department at GALE and currently oversee end-to-end strategy and execution for 16+ brands across various industries, managing multi-million dollar paid media budgets and leading a team of 20+. I collaborate with global clients and oversee marketing strategy and paid media across multiple markets, focusing on performance, brand building, and client satisfaction. I rely on a testing and optimization mindset to allocate budgets, leverage vendor opportunities, and translate learnings into improved KPIs and ROI. I enjoy mentoring junior teammates, building scalable processes, and driving innovation. My mission is to empower clients and teams with data-driven, holistic paid media strategies that elevate brand presence and value proposition.

Pragya Sharoff

I’m a digital marketing leader with 15+ years in media buying and planning. I’ve led the media department at GALE and currently oversee end-to-end strategy and execution for 16+ brands across various industries, managing multi-million dollar paid media budgets and leading a team of 20+. I collaborate with global clients and oversee marketing strategy and paid media across multiple markets, focusing on performance, brand building, and client satisfaction. I rely on a testing and optimization mindset to allocate budgets, leverage vendor opportunities, and translate learnings into improved KPIs and ROI. I enjoy mentoring junior teammates, building scalable processes, and driving innovation. My mission is to empower clients and teams with data-driven, holistic paid media strategies that elevate brand presence and value proposition.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Kannada
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Media Business Leader at Publicis Groupe
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading the media business within Publicis Groupe, driving integrated paid media strategy and execution for multiple brands in the United Arab Emirates, including cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance and ROI across channels and markets.
Director & Performance Lead, Paid Media at GALE
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led the paid social department and strategy, along with search and programmatic for a portfolio of 16 brands, overseeing a 20-person team and a paid media budget exceeding $50M+. Drove end-to-end media planning, optimization, and reporting.
Associate Director - Paid Social at GALE
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Led a team of 10 and managed end-to-end media for high-profile clients, with a spend over $25M+ across brands such as Wells, Apple, H&R Block, and others; responsible for strategy, optimization, and client-facing reporting.
New Business pitch strategy & development at Canadian Tire Corporation
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Managed end-to-end strategy and paid social for banners including Mark’s, SportChek & PartyCity; led budgeting decisions through a testing-first approach and partnered with vendors to improve KPI outcomes; presented results to stakeholders and mentored junior team members.
Manager, Paid Media at GroupM Paid Media, Performance & Brand (Bell Media)
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Planned, developed, and managed paid media campaigns for Bell Media’s entertainment, sports, news, and radio properties; built client/vendor relationships, led measurement with modern tools, and drove campaign efficiencies through algorithmic understanding and insights.
Paid Social Manager at Blended Perspectives - Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner
March 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Led organic and paid social strategy with a focus on maximizing results; mentored direct reports, managed client communications, and coordinated email marketing & CRM activities; ensured KPI alignment and effective optimization.
Digital Marketing Manager - Paid Social & Paid Media at Pepper Media
February 1, 2014 - March 1, 2018
Led organic and paid media strategy with planning, execution, and ongoing optimization; implemented A/B testing and mentored junior team members to ensure quality delivery and KPI achievement.
Paid Search & Social Coordinator at ReachAll
September 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Managed social media and paid search initiatives for mid-sized enterprises; supported ongoing optimization and reporting.
Media Planner at DDB Mudra Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Involved in media planning and an under-the-holdout of home media research projects; contributed to creative ideation and campaign concepts.
Event Organiser at Phoenix Group
June 1, 2009 - February 1, 2010
Organised corporate events, family days and related activities as part of a security, events and training team.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Communication, Design and Visual Communications, General at St JOSEPHS COLLEGE
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Google Adwords Blueprint certified
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Media Buying Professional
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Amazon Advertising Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Advertising on Facebook
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Healthcare

Experience Level

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Intermediate
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate