Age: 25
Company Name: Double Up Social
Position In The Company: Founder / Director
Bio: Mark Smith, a 25 year old dynamic entrepreneur hailing from Bromley, London, is the visionary founder of Double Up Social. Born into a family deeply entrenched in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, Mark cultivated a profound respect for this demanding but rewarding field from an early age. His parents' dedication to operating successful cafes & pubs sparked Mark's interest in the business world, planting the seeds for his later endeavours, working in a number restaurants and pubs during his upbringing.
Later a first-class graduate in Digital Advertising & Design from Ravensbourne University in London, Mark honed his skills through years of freelance projects, gaining valuable insights into the role of social media in the hospitality industry. His impressive portfolio includes key client-side and agency projects with eminent brands such as Krispy Kreme, Hyatt, Marriott, the Brighton Pier Group.
Recognising a significant gap in the market for hospitality brands, Mark founded Double Up Social in October 2018, dedicated to providing a holistic approach to digital marketing. Mark's primary goal was to bridge the often-separate worlds he had seen in the F&B of content creation and digital strategy. Thus, Double Up Social was born as an award-winning dual-service marketing studio that specialises in progressive F&B, hospitality & lifestyle brands, firstly in the UK but have since expanded to the USA and Canada.
Under Mark's strategic guidance, Double Up Social has helped numerous F&B and lifestyle brands revolutionise their online presence. Remarkably, many of these collaborations have resulted in social engagement rates quadrupling the industry standard, a testament to Mark's innovative approach and keen understanding of the digital landscape.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mark demonstrated his commitment to community and industry by offering free digital workshops for small restaurants, cafes, and hospitality brands. These sessions, initially intended to help businesses transition online and discover alternative revenue streams, rapidly grew in popularity. Mark dedicated over 40 hours a month to these workshops, showcasing his dedication to supporting the industry he deeply cherishes.
Mark Smith's journey is one of unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and a deeply rooted passion for the F&B industry. Through Double Up Social, he continues to offer pioneering solutions that redefine the boundaries of digital marketing, reinforcing his reputation as a leader in the field.
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