Luke

 

Performance Manager
Core Team

Originally from the UK and now a two-decade resident of New Zealand, Luke brings a decade of digital marketing expertise to the table. His career spans from early days at Facebook to leadership roles including Head of Acquisition and Paid Performance, working with a diverse range of organisations from SMBs and startups to major corporates across e-commerce, fashion, professional services, charity, finance, tourism, and technology.

Luke's core strength lies in digital marketing strategy and execution. Beyond that, he's led comprehensive marketing teams encompassing digital, content, out-of-home, events, and email marketing.

A firm believer in the power of data, Luke understands that informed decisions driven by robust data and reporting are the bedrock of successful marketing, particularly in the paid media landscape.

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Why I'm Finally Recommending Google Performance Max Ads
5
 minutes
Grow Your Business

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.

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Brands Can Now Place Ads Inside ChatGPT. We Tested It, Here's the Verdict
8
 minutes
Grow Your Business

We put OpenAI's new ChatGPT ads to the test with a real campaign and real money. Here's what worked, what didn't, and whether it's worth it for your brand.

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The Complete New Zealand Social Media Marketing Guide
10
 minutes
Grow Your Business

Everything Kiwi businesses need to know, from platform selection and content strategy to local case studies, paid advertising, and expert FAQs.

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What Low-Cost Digital Marketing Channels Work Best for NZ Startups?
6
 minutes
Grow Your Business

Not every channel deserves your limited startup budget. Here's a channel-by-channel look at what actually delivers for cash-strapped NZ startups.

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