I’m a seasoned digital media strategist and activation lead with over a decade of hands-on experience managing paid search, paid social, and programmatic campaigns across multi-channel environments. I’ve led multi-million-dollar budgets, built and mentored teams, and delivered measurable ROI for brands in pharma, language services, and consumer brands. I enjoy turning data into action, empowering teams with AI-powered workflows and API integrations to optimize performance and scale impact.

Gene Slyman

I’m a seasoned digital media strategist and activation lead with over a decade of hands-on experience managing paid search, paid social, and programmatic campaigns across multi-channel environments. I’ve led multi-million-dollar budgets, built and mentored teams, and delivered measurable ROI for brands in pharma, language services, and consumer brands. I enjoy turning data into action, empowering teams with AI-powered workflows and API integrations to optimize performance and scale impact.

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I’m a seasoned digital media strategist and activation lead with over a decade of hands-on experience managing paid search, paid social, and programmatic campaigns across multi-channel environments. I’ve led multi-million-dollar budgets, built and mentored teams, and delivered measurable ROI for brands in pharma, language services, and consumer brands.
I enjoy turning data into action, empowering teams with AI-powered workflows and API integrations to optimize performance and scale impact.

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Work Experience

Media Director at We Are Lucid Group (pharmaceutical)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Developed Omni-channel strategy & activation for Mavenclad’s Cladrabine (MS Treatment). Managed an annual budget over $25M and activated across Paid Social, Paid Search, Programmatic & TV. Drove 32% increase in RX adoption YoY and achieved an ROI of $4.53. Led influencer activation (Selma Blair) to represent the brand to patients, negotiating with influencer agency to reduce fees and enable higher engagement/appearances.
Head of Digital Marketing at Sorenson Communications (B-C)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Developed strategy and go-to-market activation for CaptionCall, increasing leads 43% in 6 months. Created an omni-channel national campaign across TV/Radio/Print/Digital & Search. Executed hands-on activation for paid search and paid social for CaptionCall and VRS products, with daily campaign management and optimization.
Media Director/Sr. Media Director at GSMS, Inc. (Contractor)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021
Contractor to several agencies providing digital media strategy and hands-on activation. Brands include Kelloggs, Nestle/Purina, American Apparel, Gillette, Evernote, Outbound Engine, Trustwave and more. Led digital strategy, planning, and activation across programmatic, paid social, and paid search; guided multi-brand campaigns and ROI analyses.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Columbia College, Chicago
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Brand Management Program at Northwestern School of Brand Management
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Google Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services