Nikita Shigov

Nikita Shigov

Digital marketing and Affiliate partnership specialist
Kuala Lumpur, MY.

About

Seasoned digital marketing and partnership specialist with over 10 years of experience in programmatic marketing, affiliate marketing, and across SEA and Western markets since 2013. Proven track record in driving revenue growth, managing cross-functional teams, and optimizing CPA and CPM campaigns. With strong expertise in mobile app marketing and ASA, ASO.

Work

Indoleads affiliate network
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Head Of Digital Partnerships

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary

Led partnership strategy and scaled affiliate network operations across 5 countries, doubling company revenue and securing global brand partnerships.

Highlights

Spearheaded the build-out of the startup's Asia operations, successfully scaling the affiliate network across 5 countries and doubling company revenue.

Secured and managed partnerships with global brands including Marriott, Shopee, KLM, and HBO, significantly expanding market reach and revenue streams.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive partnership strategy from scratch, optimizing CPA/CPS flows and enhancing retention and traffic quality across key verticals.

Directed BD and tech teams, overseeing Kanban workflow, KPI setting, and CRM supervision to boost the effectiveness of affiliate programs.

Delivered keynote presentations at industry-leading events like TikTok for Business APAC Affiliate Summit, Performance Growth Summit KL, and Affiliate Grand Slam Dubai, enhancing brand visibility and thought leadership.

Qmobi mobile agency
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Affiliate department Team Leader

St.Petersburg, St.Petersburg, Russian Federation

Summary

Led the affiliate team, revitalizing acquisition strategy, and significantly improving ROI and traffic quality.

Highlights

Rebuilt the affiliate acquisition strategy, significantly improving ROI and traffic quality through advanced analytics using Appsflyer and Adjust.

Scaled new partner onboarding processes, optimizing CPI campaigns and contributing to a 15% increase in affiliate network growth.

Launched a marketplace product that successfully connected advertisers with designers, streamlining creative workflows and enhancing campaign efficiency.

Supervised a team of affiliate professionals, setting clear KPIs and ensuring effective task management to meet strategic objectives.

Developed and executed strategies focused on recruiting new affiliate partners and driving sales, expanding the network's reach and revenue streams.

Adsterra Ad Network
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Senior Advertising Manager

St.Petersburg, St.Petersburg, Russian Federation

Summary

Managed 20+ top advertiser accounts, optimizing CPA/CPM campaigns and enhancing client retention through strategic initiatives.

Highlights

Managed over 20 top advertiser accounts across diverse verticals including E-commerce, Finance, Games, and Gambling, driving significant campaign performance.

Increased client retention by 20% through data-driven optimization of CPA/CPM campaigns, enhancing advertiser satisfaction and loyalty.

Successfully launched a Loyalty Program for affiliates, boosting engagement and strengthening direct advertiser partnerships.

Analyzed campaign statistics and optimized performance across CPI, CPC, CPM, and CPA models to maximize ROI for clients.

Actively participated in affiliate conferences such as AW and White Nights, fostering industry connections and staying abreast of market trends.

AdvertStar affiliate network
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Account manager

St.Petersburg, St.Petersburg, Russian Federation

Summary

Managed advertising campaigns and client communications, ensuring efficient delivery and optimization of CPA model campaigns.

Highlights

Negotiated terms and signed Insertion Orders (IOs) for advertising campaigns, ensuring contractual clarity and compliance.

Coordinated effectively with designers to create compelling advertising creatives that aligned with campaign objectives and brand guidelines.

Planned and executed advertising campaigns primarily on a CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) model, focusing on performance-driven outcomes.

Continuously optimized current ad campaigns, analyzing performance data to improve efficiency and achieve client targets.

Managed client communications to ensure smooth project execution and address any campaign-related inquiries or adjustments.

Profi Online Research
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Account Manager Assistant

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Supported end-to-end marketing research projects for global brands, ensuring smooth project delivery and stakeholder communication.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive support for end-to-end marketing research projects for prominent global brands including Bosch, McDonald's, Siemens, and Heinz.

Designed and rigorously tested questionnaires, ensuring data accuracy and relevance for research objectives.

Conducted statistical data analysis using Excel, transforming raw data into actionable insights for client reports.

Prepared detailed client reports and presentations, effectively communicating research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Ensured smooth project delivery through meticulous consulting, thorough documentation, and proactive stakeholder communication.

Education

Moscow State Linguistic University
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Master of Arts - MA

Sociology

Courses

Specialization in International Relationships

Publications

Mastering Affiliate Marketing: The Complete Guide for Advertisers

Published by

Ridero

Summary

ISBN: 9785006730595

Affiliate Marketing Handbook for Digital Success

Published by

Barnes & Noble

Summary

ISBN: 9798230377924

Languages

English
Spanish
Russian
Malay

Certificates

Certification: Affiliate and Partnerships Industry - Expert

Issued By

Partnerships Experience Academy by Impact

Principles of Management

Issued By

Johns Hopkins University

Skills

Digital Marketing

Programmatic Advertising, Partnership and Affiliate marketing, CPA, CPI, CPM campaign managing, Apple search ads and App Store Optimization, Market Research, Growth Marketing, Mobile app marketing and UA.

Project and Team Management

Project and team management, Agile Methodologies.

Data Analysis & Tools

Microsoft Power BI, Similarweb, Semrush, Appsflyer, Ahrefs, Google Analytics.