Austyn User
@austynuser
Senior growth and marketing executive driving revenue and brand success.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic leader with over 7 years of experience in driving revenue growth, SEO, and paid media strategies in the iGaming and sports betting industries. My career highlights include achieving an impressive 82% year-over-year revenue growth and a 115% increase in first-time deposits through innovative marketing and strong team leadership. I excel at scaling operations, optimizing paid media campaigns, and navigating high-stakes business outcomes, including company sales and market expansion.
Currently, I lead marketing and SEO strategies for Legal Sports Report, The Lines, and LINEUPS at Catena Media, where I have successfully driven revenue growth even during challenging industry downturns. My expertise in audience segmentation and A/B testing has increased ROI by 65%, while my strategic partnerships have boosted market share by 25%. I am passionate about aligning cross-functional teams to achieve unified brand growth objectives and am committed to fostering a high-performance culture focused on measurable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Growth + Marketing
Catena Media
May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Led marketing and SEO strategies for LegalSportsReport, TheLines, and LINEUPS, driving 82% YoY revenue growth in a challenging industry downturn with a downsized team. Spearheaded paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, and programmatic platforms, increasing ROI by 65% through audience segmentation and A/B testing of ad creatives.
VP of Operations
The Game Day
Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 (8 months)
Oversaw organic and paid search operations, achieving a 115% YoY increase in first-time deposits (FTDs) through integrated marketing strategies. Managed $500K+ quarterly paid media budgets across PPC, social media, and affiliate channels, improving conversion rates by 45% via data-driven optimizations.
SEO + Brand Manager
Gambling.com Group
Jul 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Directed SEO and brand strategy for Bookies.com, increasing organic traffic by 60% through keyword optimization and content restructuring. Launched paid media initiatives, including display and native advertising, boosting lead generation by 35% with a focus on high-intent audiences.
Head of Content & Growth
Knup Solutions
Nov 2020 - Jul 2021 (8 months)
Oversaw organic and paid search operations, achieving a 115% YoY increase in first-time deposits (FTDs) through integrated marketing strategies. Managed $500K+ quarterly paid media budgets across PPC, social media, and affiliate channels, improving conversion rates by 45% via data-driven optimizations.
Head of Content & Growth
Knockout Sports Content & SEO
Apr 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 7 months)
Founded and managed a sportswriting agency with 45 writers and 8 editors, delivering content for sports betting and iGaming brands. Executed paid content amplification campaigns, increasing client website traffic by 40% through targeted social ads.
Education
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Jupiter High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2014 - 2018
Grade: 3.9 GPA, 1520 SAT
Completed high school education with a strong academic record, achieving a 3.9 GPA. Demonstrated strong aptitude in standardized testing with a 1520 SAT score.
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