Joey Yazell

Joey Yazell

Associate Director, Media Planning

New York, United States

#OpenToWork

About

Marketing leader with 7+ years of experience transforming business goals into integrated campaigns that build brand awareness, engagement, and growth. Skilled in brand strategy, storytelling, and data-driven decision-making across digital, social, experiential, and traditional channels. Adept at guiding cross-functional teams and creative partners to deliver cohesive brand narratives and measurable business results. Proven success managing multimillion-dollar budgets and translating insights into strategic marketing initiatives.

What I'm looking for

A collaborative and positive team within Media, marketing, Project Management and client relations.

Experience

Initiative

Senior Communications Designer

Initiative

Jan 2022 – Present

● Directed multi-channel campaigns including digital, social, OOH, and experiential to elevate KPMG’s brand with B2B decision-makers. ● Collaborated with creative, PR, and content partners to maintain brand consistency across owned, paid, and earned channels. ● Managed and developed a team of five, fostering collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence. ● Delivered audience insights and performance reporting that informed executive-level marketing decisions.

Data-Driven MarketingBrand ActivationsTeam MentoringMulti-Channel CampaignsBrand ConsistencyPerformance ReportingBrand StrategyIntegrated CampaignsAudience Insights
GroupM

Senior Associate & Planning Associate (DRTV)

GroupM

Jan 2019 – Jan 2022

● Planned and optimized national DRTV campaigns for brands including Indeed and Haribo, driving measurable sales and brand lift. ● Translated campaign data into actionable insights to inform creative and messaging strategies.

DRTV CampaignsCampaign OptimizationData Insights
Horse Races Now, LLC

Senior Project Manager

Horse Races Now, LLC

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

● Directed marketing strategy for a mobile sports wagering app, integrating paid, social, and partnership tactics to drive acquisition and engagement. ● Built brand and media partnerships generating $20K+ in incremental revenue and expanding reach.

Marketing StrategyPartnership TacticsRevenue Generation

PR & Business Development Roles

Various Clients

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

● Led influencer campaigns, brand communications, and media outreach for consumer and entertainment clients, developing storytelling skills that support integrated marketing initiatives.

Influencer CampaignsBrand CommunicationsMedia Outreach

Education

University of Louisville, KY

B.A. in Communication · Communication

2016

Skills

marketingmedia planningAnalytics & ReportingBudget ManagementCreative CollaborationAudience InsightsIntegrated CampaignsBrand Strategy