$50K Budget, 27% CTR Lift — Cole Haan’s , Full-Funnel PPC Playbook

Summary

  • The campaign drove a 27% increase in CTR, reduced cost-per-lead by 32%, improved CPA by 18%, for the First-Time Buyer pool.
  • Managed $50,000 budget with dynamic reallocation to top-performing campaigns.
  • Conducted A/B and multivariate testing on ad copy, bidding strategies, and landing pages.
  • Implemented GA4 and HubSpot tracking for full-funnel visibility.
  • Applied negative keyword lists and location targeting to refine traffic quality.
  • Avoided location extensions to prioritise online conversions.
  • Adjusted strategy for seasonal fluctuations.

Context

  • Grow the First-Time Buyers pool through the website while improving CPA by at least 15%.

Strategy at a glance

  • Full-funnel PPC approach across Google Ads, Meta, and YouTube with dynamic budget allocation and audience segmentation.

What I did

  • Designed and executed a full-funnel PPC strategy across Google Ads, Meta, and YouTube, allocating budget based on performance and buyer intent.
  • Search Campaigns (30%)
    • Launched brand and competitor keyword campaigns to defend brand terms and capture high-intent traffic.
    • Built dynamic search ads targeting high-demand product pages for broader keyword coverage.
  • Shopping Campaigns (30%)
    • Developed a catch-all campaign for top-performing categories.
    • Created Performance Max campaigns with asset groups segmented by product category, ad copy, visuals, and remarketing audiences.
  • YouTube & Display (20%)
    • Ran YouTube campaigns targeting influencer channels for product launches and awareness.
    • Used display placements on industry sites to grow email subscribers and attract new buyers.

Results

  • CTR increased by 27%
  • Cost-per-lead reduced by 32%
  • CPA improved by 18%
  • Significant lift in First-Time Buyer acquisition, tracked and optimized via GA4 and HubSpot dashboards

Why it worked

  • Full-funnel targeting: Campaigns were designed to reach users at every stage—from awareness to conversion—ensuring no gaps in the buyer journey.
  • Smart budget allocation: The $50K budget was distributed across high-performing channels (Search, Shopping, YouTube, Display) and dynamically reallocated based on live performance.
  • Intent-driven segmentation: High-intent keywords, competitor targeting, and dynamic product ads captured users actively searching for solutions.
  • Creative + data synergy: A/B testing and multivariate experiments refined messaging, visuals, and CTAs to boost engagement and reduce CPL.
  • Automation + tracking: GA4 and HubSpot dashboards enabled real-time optimization, while automation streamlined campaign management.
  • Platform leverage: Performance Max and YouTube campaigns tapped into Google’s algorithm and influencer reach to scale visibility and conversions.


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