I’m a dancer turned reporter turned data strategists, which translates to research, data storytelling and marketing intelligence in my day-to-day.As a team leader I’ve helped creative agencies develop their data and insights disciplines. I’ve grown cross-functional teams who leverage data to illuminate strategic and creative opportunities for brands.
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Group Analytics DirectorWieden + Kennedy Apr 2023 - PresentPortland, Or, UsI am responsible for growing the analytics function across the agency, inspiring creative and media teams with data and research. As a team of data strategists, media analysts and engineers, we partner with teams and clients on market intelligence, audience insights, campaign/brand measurement and data solutions. -
Group Data Strategy DirectorTranslation Sep 2021 - Apr 2023Brooklyn, New York, UsI led a team of data strategists across Translation (creative agency) and UnitedMasters (independent music distribution app). We conducted research, audience intelligence and measurement for creative clients, while also growing the intelligence arm for UnitedMasters. We partnered with the UM sales team to quantify the cultural equity brands gained from partnering with UM and its artists. We also created an opt-in panel of UM artists that was leveraged for cultural research, marketing insight, product intelligence and partnership measurement. -
Head Of Marketing & Data ScienceSwift Agency Apr 2021 - Sep 2021Portland, Oregon, UsAs a member of the agency’s leadership team I managed relationships across the Wunderman Thompson/WPP network, pitched new business and managed a team of marketing/data scientists. -
Director, Data And InsightsSwift Agency Aug 2017 - Apr 2021Portland, Oregon, UsI led multiple teams of researchers and social intelligence experts across Google Devices & Services, Google Social Lab, Google Brand Studio, Google Security and Google Lens.We helped develop Google’s social intelligence practice, led primary research and developed feedback loops for consumer marketing and product marketing alike. I partnered with the account leadership team on business strategy, growth and management. -
Associate Director, Data And InsightsSwift Agency Jan 2016 - Aug 2017Portland, Oregon, UsI was the data strategy lead for key clients, Nestle and Pandora Music, and interim strategy lead for 6+ months. -
Senior Data StrategistSwift Agency Sep 2015 - Jan 2016Portland, Oregon, UsAs one of the agency’s early data hires, helped transition data from reporting to intelligence. -
Senior Strategist, Emerging PlatformsWieden + Kennedy Aug 2014 - Sep 2015Portland, Or, UsI was a hybrid digital strategist and measurement strategist. I helped the agency shape its early POV on cultural measurement and social media, while working with clients like Coca-Cola, American Express Small Business and TurboTax. -
Strategist, Emerging PlatformsWieden + Kennedy May 2012 - Aug 2014Portland, Or, Us -
M.A. AdvertisingThe University Of Texas At Austin Aug 2010 - May 2012Austin, Tx, UsI was a masters student, teaching assistant and member of the AdGrad social media team.I also held internships at Spredfast (now Khoros, a social media management tool), Wunderman Seattle (Team Microsoft) and Tocquigny (a local full-service agency). -
Reporter + Video ProducerZap Entertainment Sep 2004 - Jul 2010I was an entertainment reporter, producing film-news programs for domestic and international outlets. I also worked with studios and PR agencies in a creative services capacity, interviewing talent, producing video assets and running press junkets.
Deb Welch Education Details
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The University Of Texas At AustinAdvertising -
Uc IrvineDance
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Deb Welch attended The University Of Texas At Austin, Uc Irvine.
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