Uwem Brown

Business Development Executive

Nigeria8 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Grew active user base from 10.5M to 38M.
  • Launched localized services driving $15K in new revenue.
  • Scaled communities fueling 35% YoY premium subscription growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Growth Marketing Leader in the SaaS and Music Streaming industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Gtm Strategy & Product LaunchesSales & Customer Enablement

Other Skills

A/B Testing & ExperimentationAnalytical SkillsBloggingBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Campaign ExecutionCommunity & Partner MarketingCompetitive IntelligenceContent CurationContent DevelopmentContent Management Systems (CMS)Content MarketingContent ProductionCustomer AcquisitionCustomer ServiceData Analytics

About

Growth-focused Marketing & Product Marketing Leader with 7+ years of experience scaling platforms across Africa, the UK, and the US. Proven track record in GTM strategy, positioning, sales enablement, and community-driven growth for SaaS, music streaming, and B2B platforms. At Mdundo A/S, I helped grow the active user base from 10.5M → 38M, expanding Nigeria from 1M → 8M MAUs, and launched localized services like the Hausa product line that drove 200k+ monthly downloads and $15K in new revenue in its first quarter. I also scaled DJ/influencer communities across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroun, fueling 35% YoY premium subscription growth. Currently, as Head of Marketing & Growth at BYP Network, I lead GTM and demand gen campaigns across the UK, US, and African diaspora, growing communities 6% MoM, expanding our email base 15% QoQ, and equipping Sales/Partnerships with new enablement collateral that improves close rates. I bring a product-first mindset: translating user insights into positioning frameworks, building GTM playbooks, creating enablement toolkits (decks, one-pagers, case studies), and driving adoption through multi-channel campaigns. Core Expertise ✅ GTM Strategy & Product Launches ✅ Positioning & Messaging Frameworks ✅ Sales & Customer Enablement (playbooks, battlecards, decks) ✅ Competitive Intelligence & Market Research ✅ Growth Marketing & Lifecycle Campaigns (email, social, influencer, OOH) ✅ Analytics & AI-Native Marketing (Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Mixpanel) I thrive at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and execution, helping products stand out, scale adoption, and deliver measurable business growth.

Experience

Byp network

Growth Marketing Manager

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · UK, U.S · Remote

  • Refreshed positioning & value propositions for agency, brand, and partner ICPs.
  • Developed GTM toolkit: partner decks, one-pagers, campaign calendars, ROI dashboards.
  • Collaborated with Sales & Partnerships to align storytelling with pipeline goals.
  • Launched integrated campaigns across HubSpot, Brevo, LinkedIn, and email nurturing.
  • Impact:
  • Grew email base +15% QoQ and community size +6% MoM.
  • Boosted event attendance & partner engagement via demand gen campaigns.
  • Sales & partnerships reported improved close confidence with new collateral.
Go-to-Market StrategySearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Project Managementcustomer proofContent Management Systems (CMS)Market Research & Segmentation+13

Mdundo.com

Senior Marketing Manager, product performance and Curation Lead - West Africa

Nov 2021Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Lagos, Nigeria · Remote

  • Overview: At Mdundo, with the use of data analysis, and data analysis tools - i am responsible for overseeing marketing activities West Africa - Nigeria and Ghana, to build awareness around Mdundo, Mdundo’s premium product, increase user subscription growth as well as handling music curation in the west African region
Customer AcquisitionContent CurationMarketing Campaign StrategiesData AnalyticsPartner Relationship ManagementGTM Strategy & Product Launches+1

Boomplay

2 roles

Content Writer - Freelance

Dec 2019Mar 2020 · 3 mos

  • 1. Generate and submitted content to Boombuzz Editor with focus on entertainment and Nigerian music
  • 2. Developed and submitted SEO friendly posts with matching images for publishing
  • 3. Wrote and submitted content with focus on Sports, especially Football
  • 4. Wrote and submitted lifestyle related posts for publishing
Marketing Campaign Strategies

Content Marketing Executive

Jun 2019Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • ● Boosted DAU by 30% and MAU by 20% via hyper-local PR campaigns, influencer engagement, and music product rollouts.
  • ● Secured artist partnerships that improved brand awareness by 40% and product adoption by 25%.
  • ● Drove 50M+ app downloads through PR-focused activations with media, influencers, and on-ground campaigns.
  • ● Improved client retention by 15% with cost-effective PR and marketing strategies by coming up with experiential marketing strategies to promote artists and their music.
  • ● Grew daily app visits from 800k → 2M via curated PR-driven content and in-app campaigns.
  • ● Increased app downloads by 18% through influencer and ambassador PR programs.
  • ● Negotiated brand partnerships for in-app content placement (BB Naija, Filmhouse, Infinix), gaining 5,000+ new users.
Marketing Campaign Strategiesmusic curationGTMContent Management Systems (CMS)Content CurationMarketing Campaign Management+2

The roothub

Digital Performance Specialist

Jul 2018Jan 2019 · 6 mos · Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

  • ● Developed strategy for digital media planning, demand and lead generation plans, and executed growth strategies for digital channels, including SEM/ PPC, Social Media, Display / Retargeting, Events, Webinars, Websites / SEO, Review Sites, Email and Affiliates.
  • ● Supported the marketing performance team as a strategy coach
  • ● Partnered with creatives for development of marketing collateral to support marketing performance plans; guided implementation and optimization efforts for marketing analytics, tracking, testing and interpretation of results in the business context.
  • ● Led implementation of marketing technologies strategies that helped drive efficiencies and profitability; conduct A/B tests across channels to continuously optimize campaign and channel performance.
Marketing Campaign Strategies

Agog digital

Media Coordinator

May 2016Mar 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Lagos, Nigeria · On-site

  • Managed external agency relationships to deliver high-impact PR and communication initiatives aligned with brand and product launches.
  • Shaped organizational strategy, contributing to the development and execution of long-term marketing and business objectives.
  • Planned and executed 360° marketing campaigns — from ideation to launch — driving measurable growth in brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Authored press releases and organized media events, including product launch media hangouts, securing broad coverage and strengthening brand reputation.
  • Led weekly cross-functional alignment meetings with product, demand generation, and portfolio marketing teams to ensure campaign cohesion and impact.
  • Developed compelling content strategies across email, social, and owned media, resulting in increased engagement and audience growth.
  • Supported acquisition and retention roadmaps, optimizing digital marketing performance to improve CAC and LTV metrics.
  • Designed and executed data-driven digital campaigns end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and performance tracking.
  • Drove process improvements by establishing best practices, streamlining workflows, and acting as a subject-matter expert in marketing operations.
Marketing Campaign StrategiesSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Analytical SkillsGTM Strategy & Product Launches

Hypestation.com.ng

Content Executive

Aug 2015Mar 2016 · 7 mos

  • Executed a wide range of editorial duties including content layout, indexing, proofreading, and revisions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for final publication.
  • Edited and rewrote news stories to improve clarity, readability, and impact, while correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors.
  • Planned publication content in line with editorial policy, allocating space for text, visuals, and features using layout and design best practices.
  • Verified facts, dates, and statistics through credible reference sources, ensuring journalistic integrity and credibility in published content.
  • Generated and developed story ideas tailored to audience interests, enhancing reader engagement and retention.
  • Collaborated with editorial teams and management on story placement and emphasis; assigned topics to writers and guided coverage strategy.
  • Reviewed and edited manuscripts and coordinated directly with authors to refine content, structure, and style for publication.
  • Created and managed multi-channel online media campaigns, aligning content strategies with brand and audience objectives.
  • Delivered weekly performance reports on digital and social campaigns, providing insights and optimization recommendations.
  • Implemented and monitored social media strategies, tracking engagement and traffic to maximize visibility and brand growth.
  • Developed SEO-driven blog content and secured new engaging material to increase organic reach and audience engagement.
  • Drafted and distributed online press releases, generating publicity and boosting visibility around key company updates and initiatives.
Marketing Campaign StrategiesWeb Content WritingContent Marketing

Education

University of Lagos

Postgraduate Diploma Certificate — Maritime Environment Studies

Sep 2018Dec 2019

University of Uyo

Bachelor's degree — Botany and Ecological Studies

Jan 2007Jan 2012

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