I’m Azza Rifai I, a Lebanon-based digital marketing professional specializing in performance-driven growth across the Middle East and beyond. I build and lead cross-functional paid media programs across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn for enterprise and e-commerce brands, translating business goals into scalable campaigns and measurable ROI. I’ve helped global clients optimize funnels, test new approaches, and lift qualified leads and conversions through data-driven strategies. Currently I guide client-partnered media programs from strategy through execution, collaborating with client-side teams, creative, and sales to continuously improve ROAS and conversions. My track record includes delivering a 12% rise in conversions in a single quarter and an 18% YoY uplift for premium banking products, driven by funnel redesigns and value-based bidding.

I’m Azza Rifai I, a Lebanon-based digital marketing professional specializing in performance-driven growth across the Middle East and beyond. I build and lead cross-functional paid media programs across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn for enterprise and e-commerce brands, translating business goals into scalable campaigns and measurable ROI. I’ve helped global clients optimize funnels, test new approaches, and lift qualified leads and conversions through data-driven strategies. Currently I guide client-partnered media programs from strategy through execution, collaborating with client-side teams, creative, and sales to continuously improve ROAS and conversions. My track record includes delivering a 12% rise in conversions in a single quarter and an 18% YoY uplift for premium banking products, driven by funnel redesigns and value-based bidding.

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I’m Azza Rifai I, a Lebanon-based digital marketing professional specializing in performance-driven growth across the Middle East and beyond. I build and lead cross-functional paid media programs across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn for enterprise and e-commerce brands, translating business goals into scalable campaigns and measurable ROI. I’ve helped global clients optimize funnels, test new approaches, and lift qualified leads and conversions through data-driven strategies.

Currently I guide client-partnered media programs from strategy through execution, collaborating with client-side teams, creative, and sales to continuously improve ROAS and conversions. My track record includes delivering a 12% rise in conversions in a single quarter and an 18% YoY uplift for premium banking products, driven by funnel redesigns and value-based bidding.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Strategist at Publicis Media - Lebanon
August 1, 2021 - Present
Profile: Digital Marketing Strategist with 6+ years guiding growth for enterprise, startup, and freelance clients across MEN A and EU regions. From building paid media plans to driving double-digit revenue growth, specializes in client partnerships, full-funnel strategy, and product adoption across media channels. Ensuring consistent and measurable growth for my clients.
Freelance Paid Media Specialist at Various clients (Wonderbeauties, Feel22, Miraya, DJ Lab - Lebanon)
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Launched and optimized paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and Google for multiple clients. Built multi-channel strategies, performed analytics-driven optimizations, and improved ROAS and conversions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable campaigns.
Paid Media Specialist at Wonderbeauties
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Directed seasonal Eid campaigns across Meta/TikTok for a regional beauty e-commerce brand.
Paid Media Specialist at Feel22
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Devised multi-channel strategies (Meta, TikTok, Google) for regional/local beauty e-commerce, achieving 19.68 ROAS and +60% conversions uplift.
Paid Media Specialist at Miraya
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Directed seasonal Eid campaigns across Meta/TikTok for a fashion retail brand, achieving strong ROAS via influencer marketing.
Paid Media Specialist at DJ Lab
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Launched and optimized search ads using analytics insights; retargeted drop-off users with personalized content, boosting return visits.
Social & Search Performance Marketing Executive at MediaCom - UAE
August 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Directed lower funnel campaigns for global e-commerce clients across the Middle East; implemented test-and-learn pilots (audience expansion, creative sequencing, bidding); delivered +12% conversions in one quarter.
Performance Marketing Manager at Publicis Media - Lebanon
August 1, 2021 - Present
Led cross-channel paid media strategy and funnel optimization for enterprise clients in the MEN A and EU regions; collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive growth.
Paid Media Manager at Miraya (Fashion Retail) - Lebanon
January 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Directed seasonal Eid and always-on campaigns across Meta and TikTok; achieved 4.62 ROAS via influencer marketing.
Digital Marketing Specialist at DJ Lab - Dubai-based Retail
January 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Launched and optimized search ads using analytics insights; retargeted drop-offs, boosting return visits.
Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Wonderbea u ties, Feel22, Miraya, DJ Lab (Lebanon)
January 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Supported content strategy and account/tag setups across multiple clients.

Education

MSc in Strategic Marketing at Imperial College London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration at American University of Beirut
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Master of Science in Strategic Marketing at Imperial College London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration at American University of Beirut
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Master of Science in Strategic Marketing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

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