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Hello, I'm Ian Kahn


I'm a digital marketing expert working in London.

I have been helping clients achieve success in online marketing for over and have worked with many international clients in the US, Germany, and UK. I am in a unique position to not only help my clients advertise their businesses, but also to help them expand globally through localization.

You can find me on Linkedin or Xing.

Take a look at my blog.


Get in touch

I'm available for freelance and full-time projects

Skills

  • PPC (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads)
  • Paid Social Advertising (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
  • German>English translation
  • Website and Content Localization
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Real-Time Marketing & Analytics Dashboards

Work Experience

  • Tug Agency Logo

    Tug Agency | London, UK

    Paid Media Director (July 2019 - present)

    Clients Serviced: Bluebeam, Finastra, Chamäleon Berlin, END. Clothing
    - International Paid Media Account Director for Paid Search and Paid Social.
    tugagency.com

  • We Are Social Logo

    We Are Social | Munich, Germany

    Paid Media Manager (November 2017 - July 2019)

    Clients Serviced: Audi, Audi Sport, DAZN
    - Marketing strategy and execution across all PPC paid media channels

    wearesocial.net

  • iCrossing Logo

    iCrossing | Munich, Germany

    Paid Media Manager (March 2016 - November 2017)

    Clients Serviced: BMW, MINI, Logitech
    - Marketing strategy and execution across all PPC paid media channels

    icrossing.de

  • PIA Media Logo

    Pia Media (Formerly blueSummit Media) | Munich, Germany

    Senior Consultant SEA (August 2015 - March 2016)

    Clients Serviced: KICKZ, Lufthansa
    - Lead meetings and calls with clients in various European markets
    - Manage global paid search accounts across multiple markets in multiple languages
    - Develop paid search strategy recommendations based on clients’ unique goals

    piamedia.com

  • Mindshare Logo

    Mindshare | New York, USA

    Paid Search (SEM) Manager (January 2015 - August 2015)

    Clients Serviced: BlackRock, SAP SE, TGI Fridays, Bacardi USA, Cotton Incorporated
    - Lead meetings and calls with clients and stakeholders in the USA and EMEA
    - Manage global paid search accounts across multiple markets in multiple languages
    - Increased conversion rate for one client by 26% leading to a 293% increase in ROAS
    - Develop paid search strategy recommendations based on clients’ unique goals
    - Responsible for interviewing and training new team members

    mindshareworld.com

  • Mindshare Logo

    Mindshare | New York, USA

    Paid Search (SEM) Specialist (June 2014 - January 2015)

    Clients Serviced: BlackRock, SAP SE, TGI Fridays, Bacardi USA, Cotton Incorporated
    - Daily optimization of $9+ million budget for lead generation and awareness goals
    - Create weekly, monthly, and yearly analysis reports for clients & internal teams
    - Generate ad-hoc reports to assist clients in day-to-day business goals
    - Manage relationships with clients and develop partnerships with search vendors

    mindshareworld.com

  • Mindshare Logo

    Mindshare | New York, USA

    Paid Search (SEM) Intern (May 2013 - September 2013)

    - Received Google Adwords & Marin Software Specialist certifications
    - Updated/optimized Google/Yahoo! search campaigns for HSBC and Unilever brands
    - Created ad copy for Royal Caribbean, Forevermark, Nexxus, and AKC
    - Built keyword lists for Unilever brands and implemented Marin search platform
    - Worked on a team to create a media plan for MoMA’s René Magritte exhibit.
    - Developed the American Kennel Club paid search account for Google Adwords

    mindshareworld.com
  • Upwork Logo

    UpWork

    Freelance Digital Marketing Expert & Translator (2011 - to present)

    -Manage Google Ads & Social Media Ads

    -Translate German to English
    -Personally responsible for client acquisition and relationship management

    View portfolio

Certifications

Other professional certifications received:

  • Marin Enterprise - certified specialist (2013)
    Google Adwords - certified partner (2013)
    oDesk - German to English translation Top 20% percentile
    CSS3 - Brainbench certification (2013)

Education

Four year Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Rutgers University

  • Rutgers University

    German & Marketing (2010 - 2014)

    - Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) gold medalist (2011/2013)
    - Graphic designer & founder of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity - Pi-Chi Chapter
    - Lead guitarist in Rutgers Camden jazz ensemble (2010-2014)
    - President of German Club
    - Independent study: German – studied WWII era literature & German philosophy
    - Bachelors degree anticipated May 2014 - GPA: 3.5
    - Dean’s list spring 2011, Fall 2013

Recommendations

Client Testimonials:

Excellent translation and very efficient, will definitely work with Ian again. highly recommend his work.

Gennady Volchek

Clonnequin Pty Ltd

Translated a webpage/user manual from German to English. Excellent work, prompt responses, very friendly.

Stefan Doerhoefer

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