Get to know us
Meet Our Growth Marketing Team
Specializing in complex media planning across a range of industries, get to know our team.

Mikie Basi
Managing Director
Mikie Basi
Managing Director
Mikie founded Rely Digital in 2018, after seeing a gap in the industry with campaign measurability. He made it his mission to work with organizations to bring the value of performance-advertising. Mikie is a former instructor of UBC's Digital Marketing & Analytics program and brings 12 years of industry experience. In his spare time, he loves to explore new skills and to hit the ice rink for a speedy workout. Stay connected with Mikie on LinkedIn and grab a coffee!

Kelsey Jang
Growth Marketing Manager
Kelsey Jang
Growth Marketing Manager
Kelsey is our Growth Marketing Manager, who manages our team of digital experts. She works on strategic planning, multi-channel marketing execution, informative data analytics and communication with clients. As a born and raised Vancouverite, you can find her stuffing her face on Wing Wednesdays, catching flying discs in an ultimate frisbee game or cheering loudly at a live concert.

Eimear Reilly
Growth Marketing Manager
Eimear Reilly
Growth Marketing Manager
Originally from Ireland, Eimear’s day-to-day responsibilities include campaign strategy and execution across a number of key accounts, managing client relationships, reporting and optimizations. After work, she takes full advantage of the Vancouver lifestyle, enjoying happy hours with her friends, swimming in the beach and practicing her kickboxing skills.

Michael Leung
Growth Marketing Strategist
Michael Leung
Growth Marketing Strategist
As one of our Growth Strategists, some of Michael's responsibilities include measuring ad analytics, executing on campaigns across different ad platforms, and performance monitoring. He enjoys working directly with our clients, and leads on various accounts. He is a long-distance cross-country ski and trail runner, as well as an avid Canadians baseball fan who attends as many games as he can!

Henna Pahal
Growth Marketing Strategist
Henna Pahal
Growth Marketing Strategist
Henna brings over 5 years of paid media expertise to Rely, driving growth for brands across diverse industries. Having worked at several agencies, she excels in creating impactful digital strategies. Outside of work, you can find Henna buying concert tickets or planning her next travel adventure.

Jacob Pham
Digital Marketing Specialist
Jacob Pham
Digital Marketing Specialist
Jacob is a recent SFU graduate who completed a Bachelor of Communications in June 2023. On his daily to-do’s he pulls data analyses, runs creative tests, budget plans and supports in campaign launches and reporting for clients. At lunch time, he’ll always be eating sushi or talking about The Office. After work, he enjoys watching many different types of sports on TV.

Ethan Chan
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Ethan Chan
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Ethan graduated from UBC's Sauder School of Business, specializing in Marketing. In this role, he is hands-on with data analysis, budget planning, campaign launches, and reporting. As a die-hard sports fan, Ethan is always up for talking about hockey, basketball, football, golf – you name it. Whether it’s cheering on the Canucks or playing a round of golf with friends, he is happiest when sports are involved.

Lara Torres
Graphic & Web Designer
Lara Torres
Graphic & Web Designer
Originally from Brazil, Lara is responsible for conceptualizing and designing user-centric landing pages and websites, assets for various ad platforms and other eye-catching marketing materials for Rely and for clients that need creative support. She is passionate about dance, traveling, going to concerts, and hanging out at the beach.

Cindy Wu
Graphic & Web Designer
Cindy Wu
Graphic & Web Designer
Cindy is a passionate designer specializing in creating captivating visual graphics and marketing assets for various clients, helping them bring their visions to life. In her free time, she enjoys doodling in cozy cafes, exploring local markets, and watching movies.

Arron Staradub
SEO Lead
Arron Staradub
Growth Marketing Strategist
As SEO Lead at Rely Digital, Arron delivers long-term results through strategic, content-driven campaigns. Specializing in SEO, content marketing, digital strategy, and writing, he ensures every project resonates with audiences and drives measurable impact. Outside of work, you can find Arron reading a book, playing board games, or drinking too much coffee.

Rafael Navarro
SEO Specialist
Rafael Navarro
SEO Specialist
With over 8 years of marketing experience across SEO, digital strategy, campaign management, and education, Rafael brings a mix of strategic thinking and a love for storytelling to every project. What drives him most is seeing ideas turn into impact and helping brands grow. You’ll find him playing soccer, hitting the gym, or spending quality time with his wife outside of work. As a proud Colombian, he’s always on the hunt for the best coffee in town and maybe even a good arepa to go with it.

Drishti Tanwani
Content & Social Media Coordinator
Drishti Tanwani
Content & Social Media Coordinator
Drishti is a Psychology and Economics student at UBC with a strong interest in storytelling and strategy. As the Content & Social Media Coordinator at Rely Digital, she supports content creation across social platforms and blogs, while also contributing to outreach strategies that grow Rely Digital's presence. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her sipping on a matcha or going for a run by the beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your most asked questions about our paid media services, answered.
What am I going to see with an incremental spend?
We monitor lift engagement from your previous month's spend to measure how much of an impact your additional budget has attributed to. We look directly at performance metric increases and report on hard, real-time numbers.
How does paid advertising work with my budget?
We advertise on platforms that are best for your business to work with your budget! There are several paid media strategies for varying budgets. Some include a CPC (cost-per-click), or a PPC (pay-per-click) model, just to name a few! These are optimized on a regular basis to make sure we don’t overspend your advertising dollar! As we work towards growing and scaling your business based on key performance metrics, our team is happy to discuss changes to advertising spend based on seasonal trends, sales periods, and company growth initiatives.
We don’t have an in-house graphics team. Do you offer creative support?
Yes! We got you covered with all aspects of creatives whether that be design and development for a high-converting landing page or A/B testing ad creatives. Our UX team will assist in crafting creatives for your advertising platforms with designs that resonate with your ideal customers.
Who will I be working with on the team?
We are a fully in-house team of passionate creators, part-time coffee drinkers and full-time data driven experts. All around creatives, business savvy individuals and a team that knows how to optimize. You’ll be working closely with a few of our team members, get to know them here.
How will I understand this campaign data?
Our team focuses on meaningful results. We work with you and your team to discuss your business goals, objectives and KPIs that measure success - we want you to understand your data. We hold recurring weekly, bi-weekly or monthly meetings, and strategy sessions to report on numbers that make sense!
How can I scale on additional platforms?
Depending on your industry, there is most likely more than one platform that will work for you! We like to test, optimize and strategize on platforms that your audience engages on. We run weekly (or sometimes daily) optimizations, search term keyword research, audience targeting and so much more to ensure you get the best bang out of your advertising budget! Our team of marketing experts can help recommend the best platforms for your company to scale your business. View our complete list of advertising platforms here.
How specific can you get with targeting my ideal customer?
Show your ads to the people that matter - your ideal customers that convert. Work with our team and we will get granular about specifics by targeting top, mid and bottom of funnel. We target based on demographics, in-market, intent, similar audiences, interests, content targeting, remarketing and so much more!
How does paid media tie into my overall marketing strategy?
Digital advertising is part of the greater picture of your entire marketing strategy. If done correctly, it can make up almost all of your marketing since paid media initiatives are meant to scale up your business and drive continuous growth! As an outbound strategy, paid media is an opportunity to expand your reach, generate awareness, drive leads, increase sales or improve whatever KPI that is significant to your bottom line.
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