We’re delighted to congratulate our very own Director of Digital Media, Felicia DelVecchio, on her big win at this year’s Search Engine Land Awards. Named Search Marketer of the Year, Felicia has been recognised for leading DAC’s award-winning SEM program with Bridgestone—an engagement of unprecedented scale and complexity.
Felicia’s dedication to the Bridgestone account has transformed their digital presence, leading to five consecutive years of double-digit growth in a fiercely competitive space. Navigating the constantly changing digital landscape isn’t always an easy task and we’re lucky to have Felicia on our team.
The numbers speak for themselves
Felicia’s hard work over the last five years has certainly paid off with results that can’t be ignored. Her innovative Enterprise-to-Local strategy has achieved a 59% increase in revenue against a 14% decrease in spend; 971% more store visits resulting from “near me” searches; and a 53% increase in overall store visits at a 40% lower cost per visit.
She attributes the progress success to her team of dedicated professionals who have been there with her every step of the way. I cannot express how much it means to me both personally and professionally,” says Felicia. “The biggest honour of all is to work with a group of truly incredible people that share a passion for search marketing and have put in blood, sweat, and tears (and truly extraordinary innovation) into the work we do each and every day.
“I can’t wait to see where we go next—there are so many exciting opportunities that lie ahead as the digital landscape continues to evolve and grow.”
Redefining success
Tom Allen, Director of Digital & CRM at Bridgestone Retail Operations, is similarly impressed with Felicia’s talent, leadership, and work ethic.
“Felicia has done more than redefine our search strategy and performance. She has redefined what it means to be a successful marketer within the Bridgestone organisation,” says Tom. “The BSRO paid search effort is now widely regarded as the pinnacle program within the marketing discipline and a beacon that all other programs and channels aspire to.”
“In addition to her role in leading the search effort, Felicia continues to push new and innovative ways of measuring and optimising the full consumer journey. She is a rare talent in the industry and deserves to be recognised.”
Setting DAC apart
Our CEO and Managing Partner, Norm Hagarty, is delighted to see Felicia’s pioneering approach—and endless enthusiasm—recognised with an award that is widely considered to be the highest honour in search.
“Felicia embodies everything that sets DAC apart: she’s perpetually curious, an exceptional strategic thinker—and she’s truly mastered the art of connecting brands with customers at the hyperlocal level,” says Norm.
“On a personal note, I’m thrilled to see Felicia recognised for her incredible work. Her growing expertise has correlated exactly with the incredible performance of our Bridgestone program, and we’re all excited to see how she will continue to refine her craft and unlock new possibilities in the years to come.”
Felicia’s accolade is not the first time DAC’s Bridgestone program has earned industry recognition. In its first year, it won the Landy for Best Local Search Campaign and the SEMPO Global Award for Best Paid Search Campaign. It was also twice a finalist in 2018—once for The Drum Search Awards Best Paid Search Campaign and once again for a Landy, this time for Best Search Campaign – Enterprise.
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