
Marketing feels more expensive than ever, but NZ businesses don’t need big budgets to make real impact. This blog breaks down three of the highest-ROI, lowest-cost channels from email marketing, organic social media, and local SEO and shows how small, consistent actions can help NZ SMEs grow visibility, trust, and sales without relying on paid ads.
Should you focus on attracting new customers or getting existing ones to buy again? Retaining customers is significantly cheaper, increases lifetime value, and drives stronger profitability, while acquisition keeps your pipeline growing. The most sustainable growth strategies balance the two.
Marketing feels more expensive than ever, but NZ businesses don’t need big budgets to make real impact. This blog breaks down three of the highest-ROI, lowest-cost channels from email marketing, organic social media, and local SEO and shows how small, consistent actions can help NZ SMEs grow visibility, trust, and sales without relying on paid ads.
Google's Performance Max (PMax) has been around for a little while now. Google introduced Performance Max Campaigns with a huge promise: AI-driven, multi-channel reach across Search, YouTube, Display, and everything else, all from one campaign. For the first year or two, it felt a bit like a 'black hole,' though. You popped in your budget, added your assets and hoped for the best machine learning could deliver. Well, from recent experiences with PMax, that’s no longer the case.
The days of generic campaigns, vanity-driven content, and “because we’ve always done it this way” strategies are numbered. What’s replacing them? Bold storytelling, strategies that actually drive business outcomes, and a powerful partnership between humans and AI, all built around delivering real value for the customer.
A great brand is one that people remember, trust, and feel a connection to. It's more than just a nice-looking logo; it's how a business makes people feel and what it represents. In this post, we'll explore what makes a brand truly great, why the best brands move people and create a lasting impact.
Have you ever read your own marketing copy and thought, “This doesn’t sound like us”? You’re not alone. Many brands struggle to stay consistent across their website, social media, ads, and emails. The words might be right, but the voice feels off. When your tone changes from platform to platform, it can confuse your audience and weaken trust. So how do you create a tone of voice that feels true to your brand and consistent, no matter who’s writing?
A strategic advertising budget can be the difference between steady growth and wasted spend. Whether you're running Google Ads, Meta campaigns, or building a broader marketing strategy, understanding how much to spend and why is essential for long-term ROI.
Blogging isn't just about churning out articles for the sake of something to post or put in newsletters. It serves as one of the most cost-effective ways to increase your visibility online, build trust with your audience, and turn website visitors into real and engaged leads.
A brand strategy is a clear, long-term plan for how your business is seen, trusted, and remembered. It defines your purpose and personality, then ensures these are consistently reflected across every touchpoint. In this guide, we’ll explain how to build a brand strategy in 4 simple steps, with real examples you can learn from.
AI is transforming marketing from smarter targeting to instant content creation. But here’s the catch: use it too much, and you risk losing trust, tone, and connection. The key? Knowing when AI boosts efficiency, and when only humans can deliver authenticity.
Going viral might get you attention, but it doesn’t build a brand. The real winners are the businesses that show up consistently creating trust, boosting SEO, and staying top of mind. We unpack why consistency beats viral hits every time and share 5 practical ways to build a sustainable content rhythm that drives long-term growth
Businesses need more than just a good product or service to stand out—they need a powerful brand. Branding is key to marketing success. It helps companies stand out in a crowded market amongst their competitors and can help retain existing customers and attract new ones. Good branding builds customer loyalty and supports long-term growth.