CASE STUDY
Thames City.
Thames City is a mixed-use development in the vibrant Nine Elms district of London's Zone 1. Thames City raised the bar for urban living by offering world-class amenities, cutting-edge architecture by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and ample green space.
Marketing Property uses Meta and Google Ads to aid the Sales team in generating leads, leveraging organic social media for a strong sense of place and branding plus ongoing content creation to keep the communication fresh, relevant and entertaining.
Objective.
Our primary goal was to create a strong online presence for Thames City, engaging potential buyers and building a community around the development both on-site and digitally. We aimed to showcase the unique features of Thames City and position it as a desirable living and investment opportunity.
organic social media
facebook & instagram ads
google ads
ab testing
Organic social media
1. Strategy:
Developed a comprehensive social media strategy that highlighted Thames City's key features, sustainability initiatives, and community-centric approach.
Thames City utilized platforms such as Instagram and Linked In to reach a diverse audience interested in London real estate, design and architecture, urban planning, and advances in modern city life.
2. Content Creation:
Regularly posted visually appealing content, including high-quality images, videos, and 360-degree virtual tours of Thames City.
Featured behind-the-scenes glimpses, interviews with architects and designers, and updates on construction progress to keep the audience engaged.
3. Community Engagement:
Encouraged user-generated content by launching campaigns like #12HealthyDaysOfChristmas, where residents and potential buyers got a glimpse into healthy urban living.
Responded promptly to comments and messages, fostering a sense of community, addressing inquiries effectively, and resharing posts, Reels and stories Thames City got tagged in.
4. Analytics and Optimization:
Monitored analytics to understand audience behaviour, peak engagement times, and content preferences.
Adjusted the content calendar and strategy based on insights gathered from social media analytics.
paid advertising
1. Meta (Facebook and Instagram) Ads:
Developed targeted ad campaigns to reach specific demographics interested in luxury real estate and urban living in London.
Created and Utilized video ads to showcase different aspects of Thames City, such as residential spaces, amenities, and green spaces.
Ran retargeting ads to re-engage users who had previously shown interest in Thames City but hadn't taken further action.
2. Google Ads:
Employed Google Ads to capture potential buyers actively searching for real estate in the Nine Elms and adjacent areas.
Utilized location-based targeting to ensure the ads reached individuals in relevant geographical areas to reach local and international buyers.
Implemented ad extensions to provide additional information, such as floor plans, pricing, and contact details.
3. A/B Testing:
Conducted A/B testing on ad creatives, copy, and targeting parameters to optimize ad performance and maximize ROI.
Adjusted bidding strategies based on performance data to ensure cost-effectiveness.
results
Between 1/8/23 and 5/12/23, Meta Ads contributed 4,431 clicks to website. Between 9/8/23 and 6/10,23, Meta ads generated 80 leads, of which 15% converted to call and 2.5% converted to viewing.
Between 3/9/23 and 22/11/23, according to sales data, Google Ads generated 148 leads, resulting in 2.03% converting to call and 0.68% converting to viewing.
The combined efforts of organic social media engagement, compelling content creation, and targeted paid advertising successfully positioned Thames City as a sought-after development in London's Nine Elms, ultimately driving interest, inquiries, and sales.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS