Serena Bakari

Social Media Strategist

MBA, Digital Marketing; Meta Blueprint Certified

14+ years experience

Serena Bakari is a leading Social Media Strategist with 14 years of experience revolutionizing brand engagement across diverse industries. She holds an MBA in Digital Marketing from the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused her research on consumer psychology in online environments. As the former Head of Digital at Horizon Innovations and a current strategic consultant for Amplify Communications, Serena specializes in leveraging emerging platforms for viral content amplification and community building. Her expertise lies in crafting data-driven strategies that seamlessly convert online conversations into measurable business growth and customer loyalty. Serena's professional philosophy centers on authentic connection and ethical influence, believing that true social media success stems from genuine engagement rather than fleeting trends. She is widely recognized for her groundbreaking work on the 'Connect & Convert' framework, detailed in her highly influential industry whitepaper, "The Algorithmic Advantage." Readers can expect her articles to provide actionable insights, cutting-edge research, and practical strategies for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing, always with an emphasis on sustainable growth and impactful results

Articles by Serena Bakari

Social Media

Social Media Specialists: 3x ROAS by 2026

Key Takeaways Social media specialists have evolved beyond content creation to strategic roles, focusing on data analysis, ROI, and integrating AI for predictive modeling. Effective…

Serena Bakari · · 9 min read
Social Media

TikTok Marketing: Winning Gen Z in 2026

Understanding how to effectively deploy TikTok marketing to reach Gen Z audiences in 2026 is no longer optional—it’s foundational. This demographic, now fully entrenched in…

Serena Bakari · · 11 min read