Meet Ron Rosano

Digital growth expert, recovering statistician,
and obsessive coffee brewer.

Professional BIo

Data-Driven Strategies Built from Experience

I love talking shop, digging into new businesses, and finding the unique strategic angle to help companies grow.

Over 13 years, I’ve guided companies toward profitability and helped them consistently hit ambitious growth goals. My statistics background from UC Berkeley isn’t just a party trick, it's central to my approach. Performance marketing changes fast; I’ve gone from manual CPC bidding and building my own attribution models, to navigating the rise of automated bidding, dedicated attribution platforms, AI-generated creative, and statistical media-mix modeling.

What sets me apart isn't just that I make marketing work, but that I understand why it works. I approach every new business challenge with genuine curiosity, deep statistical insight, and a craftsman mentality. I understand that there’s rarely a case where copy/paste strategies work, but understanding businesses and tailoring solutions can drive real results.

I’ve spent over a decade as a people manager, leading teams with empathy and professionalism, creating an environment where my colleagues can succeed. I’ve had experience working and effectively managing teams remotely since 2016 while exploring the world as a digital nomad. However, I genuinely enjoy collaborating in-person and building the rapport needed to make something great.

Outside of work, I’m building a life in my hometown of San Diego - settling in, but not settling down. I actively volunteer at local food drives, track development in the SD Ballpark District community, and hold season tickets as a lifelong die-hard Padres baseball fan. When I'm not talking marketing, I’m happy to chat about baseball, movies, video games, and trivia!

Skills & Platforms

  • Advertising Platforms: Google Ads (Paid Search SEM, UAC, PMAX, Demand Gen, YouTube, GDN Display), Microsoft / Bing Ads, Apple Search Ads, SA360, DV360, LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram), The Trade Desk
  • Data Analytics & CRM Tools: Google Analytics (GA4), PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, Funnel.io, Invoca, Salesforce, HubSpot, AppsFlyer, 6sense
  • AI & Automation Tools: ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Writer, Synthesia, Canva
  • Programming & Analytics: Excel Macros, R (Shiny dashboards), Python (Streamlit), SQL, JavaScript
  • Attribution & Modeling: Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), Time-Based Regression Analysis
  • Testing: A/B Testing, Creative Testing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Growth Loops, Experiment Design
  • Management Tools: Notion, Monday, Asana, Jira, Trello
Previous Work Experience

Senior Director, Digital Advertising

  • Oversaw monthly client advertising budgets of $5M-$10M as senior leadership on client teams.
  • Managed integrated teams of 10+ media buyers providing comprehensive marketing solutions across Search, Display, Video, Social, Creative, SEO, CRO, TV, CTV, Radio, and Podcasts.
  • Presented performance insights and media forecasts during quarterly business reviews (QBRs), translating data into actionable priorities aligned with business goals.
  • Led strategic cross-functional initiatives across creative, media, and analytics teams, gaining executive alignment through data-driven business cases.
  • Hired, developed, and mentored junior and mid-level account managers and media buyers while creating a blueprint for paid acquisition strategies.
  • Built 0-to-1 digital media program for internal healthcare lead generation brand, scaling spend from $0 to $400K+ per month and driving profitable sales.

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Partner & Paid Acquisition Lead

  • Contributed to overall agency growth from 10 to 45 expert-level employees through to acquisition.
  • Conducted client pitches, RFPs, joint business plans, and client expansion while specializing in paid search and advanced statistical testing.
  • Enhanced agency capabilities by creating custom attribution models and building tools around geo experiments in a time-based regression framework which allowed for statistically significant impact with half the recommended platform budget.
  • Managed up to 5 client teams overseeing a combined $3M+ in monthly digital media spend across search, social, video, and display.

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Marketing Manager

  • Promoted twice within three years from Analyst to Marketing Manager, demonstrating rapid progression based on performance and leadership potential.
  • Directed paid marketing strategies, leading a team of up to 6 managers, strategists, and analysts across 10+ high-growth client accounts.
  • Built and managed hiring processes: facilitated new-hire training and actively supported career development and progression within the team.

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Clients

Brands I've Grown