Performance Marketing Strategist

MICHAEL
WU

Part analyst, part storyteller — I turn numbers into narratives that move brands forward.

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INTERACTIVE TOOL

YOUR $1,000 MARKETING
BUDGET, ALLOCATED.

A personalized execution system for small organizations: budget split, channel priorities, 90-day plan, and weekly scorecard — calibrated to your business model. Built on peer-reviewed research and real benchmark data.

BUDGET ALLOCATOR 90-DAY PLAN WEEKLY SCORECARD KEEP / FIX / STOP
BUILD YOUR SYSTEM

PERSONALIZED FOR

B2C / DTC / Local

B2B / Professional Services

EVIDENCE BASE

27,000-word capstone white paper. 100+ peer-reviewed and industry sources. Primary survey and interview data.

BUDGET RANGE

$200 – $1,000/month

Benchmarks calibrated to U.S. micro-budgets

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About

I'm a digital marketer with a background in paid social, performance media, and brand strategy. I've managed campaigns across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Pinterest for clients spanning CPG, retail, B2B, and life sciences — from global agencies like BBDO to growth-focused shops like Power Digital Marketing.

What drives my work is a simple belief: good marketing starts with curiosity. I dig into the data, test what others overlook, and find the story that connects a brand to its audience. Whether I'm scaling a paid social campaign or building a content strategy from scratch, I care about results that are honest and work that's thoughtful.

I hold a Master's in Digital Social Media from USC and a Bachelor's in Advertising Management from Michigan State. I'm bilingual in English and Chinese.

CORE COMPETENCIES

PAID SOCIAL STRATEGYPERFORMANCE ANALYTICSFULL-FUNNEL MEDIA PLANNINGSEO & CONTENT STRATEGYCREATIVE TESTING & OPTIMIZATIONDATA STORYTELLING

Experience

Some Brands I've Worked With

Volkswagen
YETI
Mattel
PrettyLitter
Blueland

Paid Social Intern

Power Digital Marketing

JAN 2026 – PRESENT

Digital Marketing Strategist

Little Tokyo Business Association

SEP 2025 – DEC 2025

Organic Search Intern

Power Digital Marketing

SEP 2025 – DEC 2025

Paid Media Intern

CG Life

JUN 2025 – AUG 2025

Account Executive Intern

BBDO Worldwide

MAY 2023 – AUG 2023

Testimonials

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"I could not recommend Michael enough. He is sharp, communicative, and reliable. Michael always added value — from sharing resources with the greater SEO team to crushing all his content optimizations. It is clear that he is eager to learn and grow in any role."

Anna Balistreri

Senior SEO Strategist & Account Manager, Power Digital Marketing

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"Michael quickly stood out for his curiosity, professionalism, and initiative. He showcased his ability to synthesize insights, think strategically, and communicate clearly. I'm confident he will continue to grow and make an impact in whatever comes next."

Marc Bury

Associate Media Director, CG Life

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"Michael is a perfectionist in the best possible way. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering pursuit of excellence elevated the quality of our work. His dedication to delivering flawless results inspired the entire team to strive for better."

Haonan Zheng

Digital Marketing Strategist, USC Annenberg

Let's Connect

I'm always open to new conversations. Whether you have a role, a project, or just want to talk marketing — reach out.