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Keaobaka M. — Mid-Level Programmatic Specialist from South Africa

Keaobaka M.

Mid-Level Programmatic Specialist

South Africa 3-6 years
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Keaobaka M. is a seasoned Programmatic Specialist with over three years of experience in managing programmatic campaigns within the prestigious WPP Media network. Currently positioned at EssenceMediacom, Keaobaka spearheads programmatic execution for Coca-Cola across South Africa, East and Central Africa, Nigeria, and WIMA. Notably, this role involves optimizing campaigns to drive KPI improvements and manage budgets efficiently. Keaobaka's previous tenure at GroupM included optimizing campaigns for leading brands like Ford, KFC, and Paramount. The expertise in handling end-to-end campaign setups, advanced audience targeting, and leveraging various Demand Side Platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, and Perion for Digital Out Of Home positions Keaobaka as a leader in this domain. By integrating advanced brand safety measures and providing strategic insights and reports, Keaobaka ensures the successful delivery and optimization of media inventory and campaign performance.

Experience

  • Programmatic Specialist on Coca-Cola East and Central Africa

    Essence Mediacom · 2025 — Present
    Lead digital advertising strategy and execution for Coca-Cola across East and Central Africa, overseeing campaigns from awareness to conversion. Manage PINC taxonomy for accurate data categorization and audience segmentation while delivering performance reports and strategic recommendations to the client. Optimize campaigns based on performance data, implementing brand safety frameworks using IAS, Zefr, and Channel Factory. Collaborate with Digital Performance teams to align programmatic and social strategies, adjusting live campaign elements to meet budget and KPI goals.
  • Programmatic Specialist

    GroupM · 2024 — 2025
    Directed comprehensive programmatic campaign strategy and execution for clients including Ford and KFC. Developed programmatic strategies aligned with client objectives, ensuring effective campaign setup and daily optimization across DSPs such as Display and Video 360 and The Trade Desk. Analyzed performance to enhance delivery and budget efficiency while maintaining brand safety through Channel Factory. Collaborated with client teams, provided performance reporting, and integrated emerging technologies into campaign strategies.
  • Agency Newsletter Team Member

    Group M · 2024 — 2025
    Assisted with internal communications by contributing content focused on news and strategic updates while collaborating with various teams across the agency.
  • Digital Media Intern

    Group M · 2024 — 2024
    Acquired a broad understanding of media agency operations through job shadowing and coursework in various departments, including Advertising Operations and Media Planning. Completed the National Qualifications Framework Level 5 Advertising Certification.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • NQF 5 Advertising
    MICTSETA · — — 2024
  • Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business Administration
    London School of International Business · — — 2022

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