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JANINE DIAZ

MARIANA
Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Summary

I thrive at the intersection of data, creativity, and cultural intuition. My mission is to shape meaningful media experiences that don't just reach audiences — they resonate. I'm excited to bring this vision to a platform that is reshaping how stories are told across Asia and beyond.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Media Lead – Asia Pacific

Volvo Cars Corporation
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
08.2024 - Current
  • Led regional media strategy across 10+ APAC markets, ensuring cohesive brand expression and media efficiency in partnership with global and local teams.
  • Developed playbooks and frameworks that translated global brand goals into culturally relevant local executions, with special focus on digital platforms (Meta, YouTube, TikTok, programmatic).
  • Spearheaded always-on, content-first media programs that elevated Volvo’s premium positioning while staying responsive to local consumer behaviors.
  • Partnered with agencies and internal stakeholders to optimize campaign performance and drive innovation, introducing agile media models and dynamic creative strategies.
  • Advocated experimentation with new formats (short-form video, branded content, native formats) to elevate engagement across emerging channels.

Regional Digital Director

Mindshare APAC
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Accountable to C-Level stakeholders across different teams: Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Media Team Leads in different markets across Malaysia, India, Thailand, Australia, S. Korea and Japan.
  • Led regional media strategy for Volvo across 6 APAC markets in the agency side, ensuring cohesive brand expression and media efficiency by aligning global direction with local execution through close collaboration with client stakeholders and in-market agency teams.
  • Developed strategic playbooks and media frameworks that translated global brand objectives into actionable, culturally resonant market activations—particularly within digital ecosystems such as Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and programmatic platforms.
  • Spearheaded always-on, content-led media programs that reinforced Volvo’s premium positioning across APAC, leveraging local consumer insights to guide adaptive content planning and channel strategies.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with internal agency teams and client-side partners to continuously optimize campaign performance, introducing agile ways of working, dynamic creative strategies, and test-and-learn pilots to accelerate growth and efficiency.
  • Drove innovation by championing new media formats—including short-form video, branded content, and native experiences—to boost engagement and relevance across priority digital platforms.

Associate Director - Client Leadership

Mindshare Malaysia
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Driving regional and global business growth through integrated media strategies.
  • Managing key client accounts that generate 15% of the company's overall revenue.
  • Building and nurturing strong client relationships to exceed expectations.
  • Developing and executing comprehensive media plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Maximizing ROI through strategic media planning and execution.

Associate Director - Client Leadership

Mindshare Philippines
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Regional Media Lead for Sanofi SEA, managing Digestive Health category across six Southeast Asian markets.
  • Strategic media planning, budget management, and end-to-end campaign execution.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify consumer insights, trends, and media opportunities.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to align media strategies with marketing objectives.
  • Managed relationships with external media partner agencies and ensured quality deliverables.
  • Tracked campaign performance, provided insights, and optimized strategies based on KPIs.
  • Stayed updated on industry trends and identified opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Digital Manager

Mindshare Philippines
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • xperienced Digital Manager responsible for driving 30% of Mindshare Enterprise's revenue.
  • Developed and executed digital strategies to maximize business growth and achieve revenue targets.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the planning, implementation, and optimization of digital campaigns.
  • Utilized data-driven insights and industry trends to enhance digital marketing effectiveness.
  • Fostered strong client relationships and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results.

Integrated Media Manager

Mindshare Philippines
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Experienced Integrated Media Manager with a proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive media strategies across multiple channels.
  • Accountable for driving effective integration of media plans to optimize brand visibility, audience engagement, and business growth.
  • Led cross-functional teams in aligning media campaigns with overall marketing objectives and ensuring seamless messaging across channels.
  • Managed client relationships, collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored media solutions.
  • Proficient in budget management, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to maximize return on investment.

Accounts

DDB Philippines
03.2014 - 11.2016

All the admin works for Accounts Management. (Making sure all the finances needed in a project is secured/ all ASC applications are applied and gets approved/ Monitoring all CEs/) In training for Accounts Manager.

Exchange Executive

Mindshare Philippines
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Skilled Media Planner with expertise in developing and executing strategic media plans across various channels.
  • Proficient in conducting market research and analysis to identify target audiences, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
  • Collaborates closely with clients and internal teams to understand campaign objectives and deliver effective media strategies.
  • Conducts thorough media buying and negotiation to optimize budgets and achieve maximum reach and impact.
  • Monitors campaign performance, analyzes data, and provides actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies

San Beda College - Alabang
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines
04.2001 -

Skills

Regional & Local Media Strategy Digital Platform Expertise (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, DV360) Audience Segmentation & Cultural Insight Content Amplification & Creative Collaboration Cross-Market Stakeholder Management Media Innovation & Experimentation Campaign Performance Analytics Agency Management & Budget Planning

Digital Platform Expertise (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, DV360)

Audience Segmentation & Cultural Insight

Content Amplification & Creative Collaboration

Cross-Market Stakeholder Management

Media Innovation & Experimentation

Campaign Performance Analytics

Agency Management & Budget Planning

Timeline

Regional Media Lead – Asia Pacific

Volvo Cars Corporation
08.2024 - Current

Regional Digital Director

Mindshare APAC
09.2022 - 07.2024

Associate Director - Client Leadership

Mindshare Malaysia
06.2021 - 08.2022

Associate Director - Client Leadership

Mindshare Philippines
04.2020 - 05.2021

Digital Manager

Mindshare Philippines
06.2018 - 03.2020

Integrated Media Manager

Mindshare Philippines
11.2016 - 06.2018

Exchange Executive

Mindshare Philippines
04.2015 - 10.2016

Accounts

DDB Philippines
03.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies

San Beda College - Alabang
04.2001 -
JANINE DIAZMARIANA