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Over the past decade, digital advertising has evolved dramatically, but automation in Google Ads management remains a challenge for many businesses. I founded Yakiv Ads to bridge this gap, providing a seamless and efficient automation tool that enables marketers to create and manage Google Ads SKAG campaigns in minutes without technical complexities. My expertise in computer science, digital marketing, and automation led to the development of this solution, helping businesses, agencies, and individual advertisers save time, reduce costs, and enhance campaign performance. In 2024, after extensive testing on over 200 projects, we launched Yakiv Ads as a publicly available tool, revolutionizing PPC management. This nomination recognizes my contributions to marketing automation, AI-driven advertising optimization, and the empowerment of businesses through efficient digital advertising solutions.

Oleksandr Pliekhov is an award-winning Senior Android Engineer and recognized authority in mobile and IoT systems engineering, with over 11 years of experience in native mobile development. A Senior Member of the IEEE—a distinction reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional technical achievement—he is acknowledged by the Ukrainian IT community DOU.UA as a top-tier technical expert. Oleksandr has gained sustained national recognition for his pioneering work in Bluetooth communication, mesh networking, and performance optimization in mobile systems.

He has played a critical role in the success of several award-winning and high-impact technology projects. At Ezlo Innovation, Oleksandr was the lead Android architect behind the Atom Smart Hub, a smart home device that won the 2020 IoT Breakthrough Award. He engineered the hub’s Android system, enabling robust communication over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and developed multiple MVPs using BLE and mesh networking. His innovations in this area have had a lasting impact on the development of low-power, high-reliability mesh communication protocols in consumer IoT products.

Oleksandr’s work has been consistently recognized for its technical originality and practical application. His thought leadership includes multiple published articles on Android-based mesh networking and mobile power/resource optimization, including: “Strategies for Minimizing Power Consumption and Optimizing Resources for Android-Based Mesh Networks,” “Optimizing Android Mesh Networks for Mobility,” and “Disaster-Proof Mobile Networks.” These publications have informed the creation of FindMe.AI, his most recent invention—an indoor navigation system using voice, AI, and hybrid BLE/Wi-Fi localization for real-time guidance in airports, campuses, and shopping centers.

In addition to his technical achievements, Oleksandr has served in a leading capacity at distinguished companies such as Welltech and Intellias, where he directed codebase modernization, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and mentored engineering teams. At Welltech, his optimization initiatives helped raise app stability to 99.8% and increased the Play Store rating from 4.4 to 4.9. He also created and published the productivity app “Clients & Visits,” which has surpassed 5,000 downloads. Oleksandr’s consistent record of innovation, influence, and leadership positions him as a candidate of extraordinary ability within the field of mobile and IoT engineering.

Aleksei Grigorenko has transformed car audio sales through innovative direct sales strategies. By combining a high-performance website with personalized customer interactions via Facebook, he created a unique sales ecosystem that bypasses traditional retail channels. His approach focuses on building trust and delivering tailored solutions in a niche market where personal connection drives success. Key Context Points: Industry Challenge: Premium car audio customers often prefer hands-on buying experiences. Solution: Personalized sales consultations via Facebook Messenger paired with a streamlined website checkout process. Outcome: Significant growth in customer retention and average order value through relationship-based selling. Revenue Growth: Scaled from 4,492 USD (2022 year) to 3,38M USD (2024 year) Team: Built remote team of specialists

Nataliia Kravchenko is a Recruitment Team Lead at Boosta with over 9 years of experience in technical and non-technical hiring across Europe, CIS, South Africa, the Philippines, and India. She leads a team of 10+ recruiters, builds data-driven hiring strategies, and implements AI-powered tools to streamline processes and reduce time-to-hire.
Nataliia authors industry publications on recruitment automation, AI adoption, and offer-acceptance strategies. Her work focuses on creating efficient, scalable recruitment systems that elevate candidate experience through innovation and analytics.

Over the past decade, digital advertising has evolved dramatically, but automation in Google Ads management remains a challenge for many businesses. I founded Yakiv Ads to bridge this gap, providing a seamless and efficient automation tool that enables marketers to create and manage Google Ads SKAG campaigns in minutes without technical complexities.
My expertise in computer science, digital marketing, and automation led to the development of this solution, helping businesses, agencies, and individual advertisers save time, reduce costs, and enhance campaign performance. In 2024, after extensive testing on over 200 projects, we launched Yakiv Ads as a publicly available tool, revolutionizing PPC management.
This nomination recognizes my contributions to marketing automation, AI-driven advertising optimization, and the empowerment of businesses through efficient digital advertising solutions.”,”1. Developed and launched Yakiv Ads (2024) – An automation tool that simplifies Google Ads SKAG campaign creation and management, saving businesses up to 86% of manual effort.
2. Implemented AI-powered automation – Our tool automatically optimizes keyword selection, ad copies, and budget allocation, improving ROI and reducing ad spend inefficiencies.
3. Adopted by 200+ businesses – Within months of launching, Yakiv Ads has become a go-to tool for advertisers who want error-free, AI-enhanced campaign automation.
4. Recognized by industry experts – Yakiv Ads has been featured in PPC forums and case studies as a game-changing innovation in digital advertising automation.
5. Optimized advertising for global markets – The tool supports multi-language campaigns and localization, allowing businesses to scale internationally without additional manual efforts.

Evgeniia Sonts is a seasoned PR expert, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in strategic communications and personal branding. She is the founder of the PR agency ApPRove, which specializes in international promotion and personal brand development for business owners and creative professionals.

Eugeniia Sonts exemplifies a professional who combines deep expertise in PR with personal charisma and an active life stance. Her approach to building personal brands and international promotion makes her a sought-after expert in her field.

Articles about her clients have been published in leading international media such as Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and others. Throughout her career, Evgeniia has helped more than 500 entrepreneurs develop their personal brands, win prestigious awards, and build strong international reputations.

As a Senior Cloud Quality Engineering Specialist at SAP, I work within the fast-paced e-commerce domain, ensuring the stability and scalability of SAP Commerce Cloud. My achievements, such as reducing solution provisioning times from 6 months to 1 day, implementing proactive monitoring systems, and setting quality standards, address the critical need for reliable, efficient, and customer-focused solutions. These contributions have empowered clients to optimize their operations and maximize their technology investments in a competitive digital marketplace.

Adsy has been nominated in recognition of its innovation and impact in the digital marketing and SEO industry, particularly in the realm of guest posting and link-building services. Launched in 2017, Adsy was created to address a growing challenge in content distribution—connecting brands with high-authority publishers in a scalable, efficient, and transparent way.

Between 2022 and 2025, the digital landscape evolved rapidly, with increasing demand for ethical, ROI-driven content marketing. During this time, Adsy established itself as a trusted guest-posting marketplace—now boasting over 90,000 publisher listings and servicing both brands and agencies worldwide. Its position as a top-tier solution is underscored by its ranking as the #4 guest post marketplace globally in 2025​​.

Marketing Link exemplifies excellence in full-service digital marketing, delivering measurable growth and strategic innovation to clients worldwide. Since its founding in 2016, the agency has operated with a 100% in-house team, ensuring transparency, agility, and accountability across every project .

With offices in Tampa, Florida, and Kyiv, Ukraine, Marketing Link specializes in performance-driven services including PPC (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads), paid social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit), SEO, email marketing, and comprehensive analytics setup . Their approach is rooted in data and automation, enabling clients to scale efficiently while entering new markets across the U.S., Canada, and Europe .

Marketing Link’s commitment to results is reflected in glowing client feedback. On Clutch, they maintain a perfect 5.0 rating, with clients praising their ability to “take on challenges and deliver results” and noting significant improvements in SEO and PPC performance .

Beyond execution, the agency provides strategic leadership in digital transformation—offering white-label services to other agencies, unifying analytics across channels, and integrating marketing funnels into CRM systems. Their founder and CEO, Mykola (Nick) Lukashuk, is recognized globally, including membership in the Forbes Business Council .

The nominee demonstrated exceptional PR leadership during an annual partner conference attended by 500 top executives. A severe storm caused multiple power outages, plunging the event into darkness. Instead of disruption, the nominee kept the event running, ensuring speakers continued, using flashlights, and maintaining engagement. This crisis management not only preserved the conference’s success but also reinforced trust, leading to new business deals signed on-site.

Over the past two years, the nominee has consistently demonstrated excellence in PR and strategic communications, achieving measurable results:

Enhanced brand recognition by strengthening the company’s reputation among key industry players.
Secured new business opportunities, turning high-stakes events into platforms for successful deal-making.
Mastered crisis communication, transforming unforeseen challenges into moments that reinforced trust and reliability.
Through innovative PR strategies, adaptability, and bold leadership, the nominee has elevated the company’s public perception, built long-term partnerships, and showcased PR as a driving force for business success.

Digital Marketing Leader of the Year As the Digital Marketing Manager at Summit Properties USA, I specialize in increasing foot traffic to shopping malls across the United States. This task is particularly challenging due to two significant factors: Not all malls are in ideal condition, requiring creative strategies to enhance their attractiveness. The rise of e-commerce, which has shifted consumer shopping behaviors toward online platforms, reducing physical store visits. To address these challenges, I developed a comprehensive digital marketing strategy tailored to each mall’s unique circumstances. My approach includes: Social Media Management for Malls: I implemented a structured content strategy across Facebook and Instagram to engage local communities, showcase mall offerings, and highlight tenant success stories. By leveraging targeted advertising and organic engagement, I successfully increased reach and interactions with potential visitors. Support for Local Businesses: Recognizing that tenants’ success directly impacts mall traffic, I initiated a support program to amplify their presence on social media. This includes collaborative promotional campaigns, content creation guidance, and featuring tenant businesses in mall-wide marketing efforts. This strategy has strengthened the relationship between malls and their tenants while driving customer engagement. Event-Driven Traffic Growth: I designed and executed an event program to attract additional visitors. These events range from seasonal markets and community gatherings to interactive experiences that encourage repeat visits. To maximize attendance, I implemented targeted event promotions through social media advertising, influencer collaborations, and strategic partnerships with local organizations. Strategic Planning and Performance Tracking: We have developed a structured event and marketing program for 2025, ensuring consistency and strategic growth. Each month, we track results using the Placer AI platform, allowing us to measure the impact of our initiatives and adjust strategies accordingly. The results of my digital marketing initiatives have been significant, with increased social media engagement, higher attendance at mall events, and positive feedback from both tenants and visitors. Notably, in the first two months of 2025, event attendance increased by 27%, post views on social media grew by 67%, and the number of followers on Facebook and Instagram continues to rise each month. Through data-driven decision-making and innovative marketing tactics, I have contributed to revitalizing physical shopping experiences and enhancing community connections within the malls Summit Properties USA manages.

Sergei Gasilov is an Enterprise Software Architect at One Inc (U.S.), a leading digital payment platform for the insurance industry. With over 13 years of experience in enterprise software engineering, he defines the company’s architectural vision and leads the design of secure, scalable, and cloud-native payment systems processing billions of dollars annually.

He is the author of several key innovations at One Inc, including the Payment Data Migrator, Payment Platform API, Batch Processing System modernization, and Webhook Platform scaling, each contributing to the company’s technological leadership and PCI DSS compliance. Recognized for his deep technical expertise and strategic insight, Sergei has received multiple internal awards, including Employee of the Year and Tech Driver, and continues to shape the evolution of enterprise architecture and digital payments across the U.S. market.

As the SEO Expert for Solomia Home, a luxury furniture brand based in the UAE, I spearheaded a digital marketing campaign that transformed the brand’s online presence from nonexistent to globally recognized within one year, starting in December 2023. Initially, the website had no traffic, no rankings, and zero visibility in the highly competitive luxury furniture market. Facing challenges like frequent Google algorithm updates in 2024, I drove exponential growth in organic traffic by targeting a discerning luxury audience searching for premium furniture brands and interior design solutions. My SEO strategies not only generated clicks and users but delivered a highly targeted audience, boosting Solomia Home’s visibility—including in AI-powered search answers—and establishing it as a trusted name for affluent customers worldwide. This nomination reflects my ability to achieve exceptional results, building a luxury brand from scratch and securing global reach through innovative SEO.

Over the past three years, I have made a significant impact in digital marketing, personal branding, and content creation, helping creators and business owners build strong digital presences. My expertise has been recognized internationally, leading to jury positions at prestigious awards, including ECDMA Global Awards and Armenia Digital Awards.

I have worked with many successful creators and entrepreneurs, including Angela Pearl, a well-known international celebrity, global awards winner “WIBA AWARDS”^ frequent guest at events like the Cannes Film Festival. I contributed to the development of her personal brand on the international market, enhancing her visibility and positioning.

Beyond individual collaborations, I am a member of professional marketing associations and guilds in Russia (“Guild of Marketers” and “RASO”), where experts are selected based on their industry contributions. My work spans across personal branding, social media marketing, and content strategy, impacting thousands of professionals and businesses.

My book, “How to Become a Content Creator and Build a Personal Brand”, became a #1 Amazon bestseller in Global Marketing and E-Commerce, further solidifying my authority in the field. Through my blog, I have built an engaged audience of over 11,000 followers, sharing insights on branding, content marketing, and social media strategies. My marketing campaigns have reached millions, driving engagement and business growth for my clients and collaborations.

Semen Semochkin is a seasoned content marketing leader with a strong editorial background shaped at top-tier digital agencies. He honed his craft at the prestigious Bureau Gorbunov, a renowned digital design and editorial studio, where he led innovative publishing projects and upheld high standards of content excellence. Building on this foundation, he transitioned to the marketing technology sector, taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief at Mindbox in 2019. In this capacity, Semochkin transformed a modest corporate blog into a powerhouse content platform that became integral to Mindbox’s business strategy. This context of blending editorial rigor with marketing objectives set the stage for his achievements: by the end of his Mindbox tenure in 2023, the company’s online journal was not just a communications channel, but a key revenue driver and community hub. Now, as a content leader at Maestra (a marketing platform for e-commerce), he continues to apply his content marketing expertise to drive engagement and showcase the value of technology through storytelling. This nomination recognizes the unique circumstances of his career trajectory – from editorial innovation to content marketing excellence – and the way Semochkin has leveraged content to achieve outstanding business outcomes in recent years.

Kateryna Roh is a digital marketing and e-commerce expert with more than five years of experience in performance marketing. She specializes in managing and scaling advertising campaigns aimed at improving the efficiency of digital channels and achieving measurable business results, including work with Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping, Video, Performance Max), Meta Facebook & Instagram (Prospecting, Retargeting, Catalog Sales, Shopping), and Programmatic media (Display, CTV, Video, Audio).
Her professional practice is grounded in an analytical and strategic data-driven approach, using modern advertising tools to systematically optimize marketing investments with a focus on KPI achievement and sustainable business profitability. A creative problem-solving mindset and full-funnel conversion support play a key role in her work with clients. Kateryna acts not only as an expert in campaign execution but also as a mentor to business owners in leveraging advertising tools effectively. This working model enables scalable budget growth while improving core performance metrics.
In 2023, Kateryna received the Ukrainian Business Award in the category “Outstanding Expert in Digital Marketing and E-commerce.”

Natalia Maximova’s professional journey stands as a benchmark for what strategic digital leadership can achieve in today’s fast-moving market. With a career defined by precision, creativity, and a performance-first mindset, Natalia has redefined customer engagement, retention, and sales growth within the e-commerce sector.

As Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of a premium direct-to-consumer audio equipment brand, Natalia led a transformation that resulted in a staggering increase in revenue—from just $4,500 in 2022 to $3.38 million in 2024. Her approach blends deep customer insight with highly targeted performance marketing strategies, using advanced analytics, personalized funnels, and mobile-first UX to drive acquisition and lifetime value. Her work is characterized by discipline, experimentation, and consistent optimization, backed by a clear vision of digital growth.

Beyond execution, Natalia plays a central role in shaping brand identity and strategic positioning. She has built a loyal customer base through thoughtful storytelling, superior digital service, and intelligent use of owned and paid media. Her impact is measurable not only in revenue but in sustained brand equity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Natalia’s application impressed the jury with its clarity, results, and strategic coherence. She embodies what the ECDMA Global Awards celebrate: measurable excellence, innovation, and leadership in digital marketing.

A transformative AI-driven system that unified sales, support, inventory, and marketing through intelligent automation—saving 40+ hours weekly, boosting forecast accuracy to 92%, and reducing customer response time from hours to seconds. This innovation empowered real-time decision-making and delivered measurable gains in efficiency, revenue, and customer satisfaction.
Developed a centralized AI-driven system for a leading supplier of laboratory equipment. that gathers, processes, and analyzes data from across an entire organization — turning raw data into strategic, coordinated actions.
Think of it like the “brain” of digital operations.
When AI agents (Sales Agent, Marketing Agent, Inventory Agent, Support Agent, Analytics Agent) communicate within a Central Intelligence System like expert teammates, they form an intelligent network where each agent performs a specialized task but shares data and decisions to optimize outcomes across the business. This leads to faster, smarter decisions across the company.

For the last 10 years pharmaceutical industry is shifting from traditional way of promotion through medical reps to consumer oriented channels – offline and online media. But in general there is lack of understanding how to connect business and marketing needs with media KPIs and what goals we need to focus on with the media agency.
Mostly Eurasia countries are not so developed within media buying and are based on agency recommendations who mostly work with FMCG companies. But pharmaceutical market sometimes follows FMCG rules with pharma specific points.

I’ve developed regional approach for media planning (both offline and online) that was used for each brand in media in Eurasia region.
We have 120 brands in promo and the approach decreased time of briefing, strategy preparation and helps us to check the acceptance of the planning.

After that global teams also moved to this approach

As the SEO Expert for Solomia Home, a luxury furniture brand based in the UAE, I spearheaded a digital marketing campaign that transformed the brand’s online presence from nonexistent to globally recognized within one year, starting in December 2023. Initially, the website had no traffic, no rankings, and zero visibility in the highly competitive luxury furniture market. Facing challenges like frequent Google algorithm updates in 2024, I drove exponential growth in organic traffic by targeting a discerning luxury audience searching for premium furniture brands and interior design solutions. My SEO strategies not only generated clicks and users but delivered a highly targeted audience, boosting Solomia Home’s visibility—including in AI-powered search answers—and establishing it as a trusted name for affluent customers worldwide. This nomination reflects my ability to achieve exceptional results, building a luxury brand from scratch and securing global reach through innovative SEO.

Gulzira Omarova is a visionary public relations strategist, media expert, and educator who has redefined communications across government, corporate, and international sectors. As Founder and President of the PR Academy for Central Asian Journalists, she has pioneered professional education in the region, empowering over one hundred specialists with expertise in strategic PR, ethics, and global communication standards.

Her distinguished career includes serving as Press Secretary for the Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan, where she spearheaded the modernization of public information frameworks, and contributing to the PR team for Astana EXPO-2017—one of the most significant international events in Kazakhstan’s history. Before entering public service, she spent years as a journalist and TV host at Khabar Agency, where she produced and presented over 3,000 national broadcasts, establishing new benchmarks for ethical storytelling in Kazakhstani media.

A Bolashak International Scholarship Laureate and Rutgers University alumna, Gulzira merges academic excellence with visionary leadership, championing PR as a discipline rooted in transparency, trust, and social responsibility.

Denis Saliukov is an entrepreneur and business leader specializing in manufacturing operations, digital product development, and applied AI solutions. He launched and scaled a manufacturing business from scratch, building the full operating model across sales, marketing, production, and logistics. Under his leadership, the company achieved nationwide distribution, partnered with federal retail chains, and reached peak annual turnover of 180 million rubles.

Anastasiia Motorina is an international marketing and branding expert and the founder of The City Seduction (USA), specializing in strategic brand positioning, storytelling, and audience engagement for global markets. With professional experience in high-level communications and event coordination at the Ukrainian Association of Football, she brings strong expertise in cross-cultural communication and premium audience strategy. She is a member of the Ukrainian Marketing Association and the TOP-Marketing Club, and contributes to the industry as an educator, speaker, and author of scientific research on trust-based personal branding. Her work combines marketing strategy, aesthetics, and experience design to help brands and entrepreneurs build credibility, emotional connection, and long-term influence.

Serhii Novosel stands at the forefront of global e-commerce, setting a new benchmark for excellence, innovation, and community contribution among Amazon sellers. Over the past seven years, he has transformed the challenges of cross-border retail into engines for growth, scaling multiple Amazon businesses from Ukraine to the United States and redefining what’s possible in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace.

His operational achievements are extraordinary in an industry where just 0.01% of U.S. Amazon Marketplace sellers ever surpass $1 million in annual sales. After relocating to the U.S. amidst the war in Ukraine, Serhii rebuilt from scratch and quickly achieved over $100,000 per month in FBA wholesale sales. These results were independently audited and recognized by AmazonLit—the leading Amazon wholesale seller community in North America—through their $50K and $100K/month verified performance awards, an achievement reached by fewer than 10% of their 1,000+ members.

Serhii’s reputation as a thought leader extends far beyond his business performance. In 2021, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ukrainian Business Awards (UBA)—one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for founders and executives. This is not an accolade granted lightly; the competition attracts hundreds of accomplished entrepreneurs across sectors, and the selection process is rigorous and highly competitive. Winners are chosen through a combination of peer review, independent evaluation of financial and operational metrics, and assessments of innovation and impact on the business community. For Serhii, securing this title meant standing out not only for outstanding commercial results but also for integrity, vision, and industry-wide influence.

His approach to e-commerce is rooted in rigorous system-building and automation. Serhii developed proprietary procurement and inventory frameworks leveraging spreadsheets, Google Apps Script, and AI-powered analytics, enabling his teams to execute at scale and minimize errors. He is the author of Amazon Wholesale Advantage: Winning Playbook, a tactical guide now used by many aspiring sellers. His strategies for negotiation—such as simulating purchase orders and optimizing global discounts—are recognized case studies in efficiency and margin improvement.

As a community leader, Serhii contributes actively to the top professional networks in Amazon wholesale, including The Wholesale Network’s “Mastermind” tier and the EsellersRI group. He shares tested systems, automation tools, and actionable frameworks that empower sellers worldwide. His role as a featured speaker at the Ukraine Seller Conference and Harper College Business Club in Illinois further amplifies his commitment to education and mentorship.

Serhii’s academic credentials—a U.S.-equivalent Master’s in economic analytics and a Bachelor’s in Economics with honors—equip him to bridge data science with business execution, driving sustainable, year-over-year growth.

In a marketplace where the average seller generates $250,000 annually, Serhii Novosel’s seven-figure, cross-continental businesses and proven leadership distinguish him as a true industry exemplar. His verified results, peer recognition, and national honors—earned in rigorous, highly competitive environments—position him not only as a top seller but as an architect of the future of e-commerce.

Alexey Kalmykov, known globally as Alex Bobl, is a trailblazer in digital publishing, content distribution, and online e-commerce strategy. As the Founder and CEO of Magic Dome Books, he has transformed independent publishing into a scalable, multimillion-dollar digital enterprise. Over the past three years, he has expanded his publishing operations internationally, developed high-impact content monetization models, and leveraged platform-driven e-commerce strategies to dominate niche literary markets. His leadership has directly contributed to Magic Dome Books’ position as a market leader in multilingual digital publishing and audiobook production.
Revenue Growth & Market Expansion: In 2022-2024, Aleksey doubled Magic Dome Books’ revenue, expanding its presence in Germany, the U.S., France, Spain, and South Korea through strategic partnerships with Amazon Kindle, Audible GmbH, Tantor Media, and Dreamscape. Audiobook Market Penetration: Successfully launched audiobook production in German, partnering with six professional narrators, and secured exclusive distribution deals with Audible GmbH, ensuring top-charting audiobook sales. Global Publishing & Content Localization: Maintains active contracts with 45 professional translators, ensuring efficient content adaptation across multiple languages and sustaining a 50% market share in the European LitRPG segment. E-Commerce-Driven Publishing Strategy: Leveraged SEO, platform-driven ranking algorithms, and data-driven marketing to maintain a consistent presence in Amazon Kindle’s bestseller categories for niche genres, positioning Magic Dome Books as a leading global independent publisher. Editorial & Production Leadership: Structured two specialized editorial teams dedicated to literary publishing and audiobook production, enhancing content quality, scalability, and monetization strategies.