David Styles Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Social and Media Consultant @ Diageo

London, England, United Kingdom

In my role as Social Media Lead at Compare The Market, I managed an £800k annual paid media budget and effectively partnered with in-house teams and agencies to execute content strategies. I played a pivotal role in maintaining the brand's integrity during challenging external events and championed innovative approaches to drive brand presence across different platforms.Key highlights from my role include:► Successfully rebranded and adjusted the brand's platform on social media in light of geopolitical events, ensuring brand consistency and sensitivity.► Initiated and managed the launch of the Compare the Market TikTok channel, broadening brand reach to newer demographics.► Implemented and deployed the Sprinklr tool, achieving a significant reduction in operational costs and time, optimising the organisation's social media management.

London, United Kingdom

As an integral member of Eulogy's multifaceted agency team, I balanced client work and new business development, with a special focus on American Express. I contributed significantly to inter-agency collaborations and played a crucial role in the agency's broader planning efforts.Key highlights from my role include:► Led the strategic development and activation of key online activities for American Express, including notable sponsorships like the London Film Festival.► Played a central role in the successful delivery of the #ShopSmall campaign in late 2020.► Drove successful new business proposals leading to the acquisition of notable clients in diverse sectors.

London, United Kingdom

Starting as a Senior Account Director, I rapidly assumed a leadership role for the digital and social team. I directed a high-performing team, managed key accounts, and made significant contributions to the agency's business growth.Key highlights from my role include:► Devised a hub-and-spoke social media model for iRobot across eight European markets, enhancing the brand's digital footprint.► Strategised and rolled out content marketing initiatives for Amcor, emphasising sustainability in the packaging industry.► Achieved a c.30% increase in fees for iRobot, showcasing organic growth based on performance metrics from 2017.

London

I led strategic social media initiatives for global brands, organised training seminars, and managed multiple teams to execute complex strategies.Key highlights from my role include:► Conducted social media seminars for charities associated with Novartis in Milan and Vienna, empowering them with digital tools for fundraising.► Developed and implemented a European social media strategy for Castrol, resulting in significant fan/follower growth and engagement.► Played a pivotal role in the Zeno/Edelman agency acquisition, ensuring seamless strategy transition and execution.

London, United Kingdom

In this role at Wavemaker, I collaborated on a wide array of clients and led the strategic planning for content across various social media channels.Key highlights from my role include:► Achieved a 109,000 fan base increase for the Jaffa Cakes Facebook page in February 2012 through expert community management.► Sparked a viral Twitter conversation between @RealJaffaCakes, @TescoMobile, and @YorkshireTea, which gained massive media attention and was among the top stories in 2013 (http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/article/1225662/marketings-top-10-stories-year---according).► Led content initiatives that fostered impressive organic growth across multiple client campaigns.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I was responsible for all aspects of community management, moderation and editorial content on a children's (11-14) social networking website.Had a major role in increasing web site traffic growth, monitoring KPIs and ensuring the web site UI was suitable for our audience.As a team we developed a rich immersive environment for our users, ensuring that at the same time, it was a fun, safe and entertaining social experience.