Digital-First Marketing &
Brand Strategy Leadership
Selected experience.
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​​National, multi-year marketing and brand strategy leadership for a prominent California-based agricultural organization, supporting multiple consumer brands distributed nationally through retail and grocery channels.
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Integrated digital-first campaigns for mission-driven and consumer organizations, focused on awareness, engagement, and behavior change across diverse audiences.
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Executive-level marketing leadership within established national and internationally recognized brand systems, operating under established national and international brand standards.
About 7A Social Media
A bespoke social media and digital marketing approach is never one-size-fits-all. While informed by proven strategies, every engagement is built from the ground up around organizational goals, audience dynamics, and desired outcomes. With empathy, insight, and a disciplined focus on results, I help organizations concentrate attention where it produces meaningful, measurable impact—turning visibility into sustained momentum and growth.
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This is attention arbitrage done right.
Selected client work and case studies are shared upon request, in respect of partner confidentiality.
What I do.
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Integrated marketing and brand strategy
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Audience segmentation and message architecture
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Digital-first growth systems
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Campaign integration across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels
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Cross-functional team leadership and operating models
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Performance measurement, testing, and optimization
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Led multi-year marketing and brand strategy for a nationally distributed agricultural producer, supporting multiple consumer brands through integrated, digital-first campaigns.
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Former franchise owner operating within globally recognized brand systems.
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Experience operating across local, national, and international markets.
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Advised executive teams on brand positioning and growth strategy.
Mission & a bit on me:
My mission is straightforward: to help you reach your goals. Instead of leaning on self-aggrandizing or verbose promises, I focus on clear strategies, authentic storytelling, and measurable results. The work isn’t about me—it’s about building enduring brands, connecting with your audience, and creating lasting growth.
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I’m Mike Ryan; I lead 7A Social Media Marketing & Consulting. For over two decades I’ve built businesses across industries, from real estate and retail to consulting and digital marketing. Today, I specialize in helping brands turn attention into measurable results on social media—crafting strategies that blend authentic storytelling, data-driven execution, and a clear focus on growth.