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NZ-based smart building technology company

Defining clear audience segments to unlock targeted growth

This NZ-based smart building technology company had a proven product and loyal customers but was trying to appeal to “everyone.” Their messaging lacked focus, making it harder to connect deeply with the right people, and there was no structured advertising strategy in place to scale growth.
This NZ-based smart building technology company had a proven product and loyal customers but was trying to appeal to “everyone.” Their messaging lacked focus, making it harder to connect deeply with the right people, and there was no structured advertising strategy in place to scale growth.

Results & Impact

By narrowing their focus to four well-defined audience segments, we helped the client create marketing that resonated deeply with the people most likely to buy. Within the first month of launching their targeted advertising campaigns, revenue increased by 25%, lead quality improved, and acquisition costs dropped compared to initial benchmarks.

Increased ROI: from $0.88 to $8.20 per dollar spent
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Boosted Facebook advertising Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) from an average of $0.88 to an impressive $8.20 for every dollar spent.
Expanded Reach
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Introduced Google Ads, driving more sales and achieving a ROAS of $9.35 for every dollar spent.
Expanded Reach
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Introduced Google Ads, driving more sales and achieving a ROAS of $9.35 for every dollar spent.
Expanded Reach
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Introduced Google Ads, driving more sales and achieving a ROAS of $9.35 for every dollar spent.
Expanded Reach
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Introduced Google Ads, driving more sales and achieving a ROAS of $9.35 for every dollar spent.
Expanded Reach
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Introduced Google Ads, driving more sales and achieving a ROAS of $9.35 for every dollar spent.
25% revenue growth in the first month
Targeted campaigns delivered measurable sales growth from month one, directly linked to clearer audience definition and refined messaging.
Higher-quality leads
Focused targeting brought in enquiries from businesses that matched their ideal customer profile, improving conversion rates.
Lower cost per acquisition
By eliminating wasted spend on irrelevant audiences, advertising budgets went further and delivered more for less.
Defined four clear audience segments
Removed the pressure to “be everything to everyone” and created a sharp focus for marketing and sales activity.
Messaging framework for future growth
Mapped each segment’s fears, aspirations, and transformation journey, creating reusable messaging pillars for ads, content, and collateral.
Stronger brand positioning
Positioned the business as a focused solution provider, speaking directly to the industries and customers they could serve best.

Tymon's ability to wrap her head around business complexities and articulate them perfectly, are exactly the skills you want in a marketing partner.

Director, Global Strategy & Revenue

Project Overview

The Challenge
Messaging was too broad, trying to appeal to everyone
No clearly defined target audience segments
No structured digital advertising strategy to scale growth
Lack of consistent, outcome-driven marketing collateral
Our Approach

The Challenge
This NZ-based smart building technology company had a proven product and loyal customers, but their messaging was aimed at “everyone.” This broad approach diluted their impact and made it harder to connect with the people most likely to buy. They also lacked a structured digital advertising strategy to generate consistent new business.

Our Approach
We began by defining four distinct audience segments, each with unique needs, fears, aspirations, and desired outcomes. We mapped each segment’s “before and after” transformation and identified the feeling states they wanted to achieve. These insights shaped messaging pillars that would guide all communications and marketing collateral.

With the strategy in place, we developed a targeted digital advertising plan:

  • Built high-intent audiences aligned to the four segments
  • Created outcome-driven ad creative tailored to each audience’s priorities
  • Monitored performance daily and optimised budget allocation to maximise results

The Outcome
Within the first month of advertising, revenue grew by 25%. The client gained a sharper brand voice, higher-quality leads from target industries, and lower acquisition costs compared to benchmarks. The combination of clear audience focus, outcome-led messaging, and disciplined campaign management delivered results quickly. Want to unlock the same results for you business? Get in touch.

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