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  • Lead planning of always-on, seasonal, and ad hoc campaigns across direct partner media.
  • Own the day-to-day client relationship and integrated media strategy with programmatic counterparts.
  • Drive RFPs, negotiate terms, and adopt advanced measurement to grow client programs.

Media Planning Programmatic RFP Management Negotiation Client Relationships

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