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

The results.

meta ad website clicks

+4,431

meta ad leads

+80

google ad leads

+148

 

 

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.


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