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Talal Makky

@talalmakky

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I lead integrated communications campaigns, strategic partnerships, and client growth across Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic client partnerships and integrated communications programs, bringing together marketing, PR, digital, brand, and events to deliver measurable business outcomes.

I've led integrated communications and client partnerships for Saudi Tourism Authority, Emirates NBD, Ithra by Aramco, Gamers8, SDAIA, and major brands through Social Clinic, Extend, and Ogilvy. I translate business goals into marketing, PR, digital, social, production, media, and event programs.

I managed a SAR 50M+ Gamers8 campaign that helped sell out five of eight concerts, and delivered Saudi Tourism Authority's SAR 1M+ “Your Eid Is Here” campaign, contributing to an 8–10% year-on-year sales increase during Eid 2024. Across 10+ years, I've led cross-functional teams of 20+, managed 20+ campaigns, and supported 30+ clients across agency client services, communications, and events.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Account Manager

Social Clinic

Feb 2024 - Feb 2026 (2 years)

Led strategic partnerships for Saudi Tourism Authority and EmiratesNBD, directing end-to-end delivery across strategy, creative, media, digital, social, production, print, and events. Delivered the SAR1M+ 'Your Eid Is Here' campaign, contributing to an 8-10% year-on-year sales increase during Eid 2024.

Strategic Account Management Integrated Marketing Campaign Planning Client Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Budget Management Digital Marketing Social Media Event Management Vendor Management

Account Manager

Extend The Ad Network

Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Managed integrated projects for Ithra by Aramco, Gamers8/Saudi Esports Federation, and SDAIA, aligning delivery with strategy, brand standards, SOWs, & contractual requirements.
Managed a SAR 50M+ Gamers8 campaign & coordinated teams, partners, vendors, activations, and operations, helping sell out five of eight concerts.

Senior Account Executive

Ogilvy

Nov 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Public Relations Public Relations Strategy Public Relations Management

Assistant Event Manager

IMC

Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years)

• Led IMC Live for two years, planning and delivering the international event for 1,500+ guests from around the world.
• Managed vendors, stakeholder coordination, and end-to-end logistics for corporate and medical events.

Event Management

Client Servicing Executive

PR Arabia

Feb 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 8 months)

• Delivered 'A Day with Hyundai' in 2016, a distinctive media engagement campaign for journalists and media stakeholders.
• Managed client relationships and coordinated PR projects, media activity, and day-to-day delivery.

Public Relations Public Relations Management