Drew Hicks — Social Media Strategist
About Drew Hicks

I'm Drew.
I Build
Brands Online.

I'm a Content Strategist and Creative Director helping brands build audiences, tell better stories, and create content that drives measurable business results.

Having worked across North America, Europe, and Asia, I bring a unique global perspective to content strategy, audience development, and creative campaigns. Starting with building my own platforms to 2.5 million followers and over 2 billion views, I later transitioned into leading content strategy, creative direction, and production for some of the world's most recognized brands.

I've run campaigns for Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Uber, SharkNinja, Kit Kat, American Tourister, and Popeyes. I've partnered with national governments, and I've been awarded by the Prime Minister of India for the impact of my nationwide campaigns.

I didn't start in a marketing agency. I started in front of a camera, figuring out why some videos went viral and others disappeared. What started as curiosity became obsession — and obsession became expertise.

Growing my own pages to 2.5 million followers across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok wasn't luck. It was a repeatable system: strong hooks in the first two seconds, fast pacing, relatable concepts, and constant data-driven iteration. I ran the same experiment hundreds of times until I understood exactly what the algorithm rewards — and more importantly, what audiences actually want to watch.

By the time brands started coming to me, I didn't just show up with an audience. I showed up with a proven methodology. My first major brand campaigns were with companies like SharkNinja and Kit Kat — and they worked. Not just in terms of views, but in terms of real business outcomes: product launches that hit, campaigns that drove awareness at scale, content that converted.

From there, the work grew. Netflix. Amazon. Disney+. Uber. Popeyes. Each campaign taught me something new — about localized content, about directing talent, about the difference between content that gets watched and content that gets remembered.

The biggest shift came when I started working at the government level. Leading nationwide social media campaigns for the Government of India — promoting tourism to a global audience across multiple platforms — required a different kind of thinking. Scale, cultural nuance, and precision. That work earned me recognition from national leadership and a personal award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024.

I've also executed campaigns for the Government of Japan, bridging culture and content for international reach — proving that the same strategic principles work whether you're selling a product or a place.

Today, I'm focused on bringing that same level of strategy and execution to businesses who want to build a serious social media presence. Not vanity metrics. Real growth. Real results.

The Track Record

2B+ Organic views generated across all platforms
2.5M+ Followers built on own personal brand
300M+ Brand-specific campaign views generated
5+ Years executing campaigns for global brands

What Sets Me
Apart

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Creator-First Thinking

I didn't learn strategy in a classroom — I built 2.5M followers doing it. That means I understand both the creative side and the business side of content.

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International Market Expertise

I've executed campaigns across the US, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. I understand how to localize content for different cultures and platforms.

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Data-Driven by Default

Every decision is backed by performance data. I analyze what's working, iterate fast, and optimize for the metrics that actually matter to your business.

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Full-Stack Execution

From writing a hook to directing a shoot to publishing the final edit — I can handle the entire content pipeline, not just the strategy deck.

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Government-Level Recognition

Recognized and awarded by the Prime Minister of India for the impact of nationwide social media campaigns. That's not just a credential — it's proof of scale.

Results, Not Vanity Metrics

I've worked with brands who need real ROI. The goal is always growth that means something — awareness, engagement, and conversion that moves the needle.

Let's Build
Something Big

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about your brand and where it could go.

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