Campaign Overview
Monthly Budget Allocation
| Platform | Jan (15-31) | February | March | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | $1,800 | $2,800 | $3,500 | $8,100 |
| Meta Ads | $2,000 | $3,600 | $4,600 | $10,200 |
| TikTok Ads | $300 | $800 | $1,200 | $2,300 |
| YouTube Ads | $300 | $500 | $700 | $1,500 |
| TOTAL | $4,400 | $7,700 | $10,000 | $24,600 |
Target KPIs
App Downloads
Cost Per Install
Click-Through Rate
ROAS Target
90-Day Campaign Timeline
Launch Week
Brand awareness blitz. Heavy Meta spend on app installs. Google brand campaign launch. All platforms activated.
Optimization Phase 1
Analyze launch data. Pause underperforming ads. Scale winners. Add seller-focused keywords to Google.
Valentine's Push
Gift guide campaigns. Partner targeting on Meta. Seasonal creative refresh. TikTok spark ads launch.
Seller Acquisition Focus
Shift budget toward seller intent. "Turn your garage into cash" messaging. Retargeting website visitors.
March Madness Tie-In
Vince Carter creative featuring brackets. Sports audience targeting. Increased YouTube pre-roll on sports content.
Spring Golf Season Push
Maximum spend period. Spring upgrade messaging. Geographic targeting for warmer regions. Full scale on all platforms.
Core Audience Segments
Segment A: Buyers
Golfers looking to upgrade equipment. Budget-conscious. Research-heavy. Age 25-55.
Segment B: Sellers
Golfers with unused clubs. Recently upgraded. Garage cleaners. Age 35-60.
Segment C: Beginners
New to golf. Price-sensitive. Looking for starter sets. Age 25-45.
Segment D: Enthusiasts
Frequent players. Brand-aware. Equipment obsessed. High lifetime value.
Google Ads Campaigns
Sitelink Extensions
- → Shop Used Clubs → /shop
- → Sell Your Clubs → /sell
- → How It Works → /how-it-works
- → Download App → /download
- → Our Mission → /1-million-kids
Callout Extensions
- → Free to Download
- → No Hidden Fees
- → Peer-to-Peer Marketplace
- → Save 40-60% vs Retail
- → Trusted Community
Structured Snippets
- Brands: Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping
- Types: Drivers, Irons, Putters, Wedges
App Extensions
- → iOS App Store link
- → Google Play (when available)
Keywords
Ad Variations
Targeting Settings
Location
United States
Device
Mobile priority (70%), Desktop (30%)
Bid Strategy
Maximize clicks, $2.00 cap
Schedule
All day, every day
Keywords
Negative Keywords (Expanded)
Ad Variations
Targeting Settings
Location
United States (Golf-heavy states priority)
Device
Mobile (80%), Desktop (20%)
Bid Strategy
Target CPA: $1.50
Audiences
Golf enthusiasts, Sports equipment shoppers
Keywords
Ad Variations
Targeting Settings
Location
United States
Device
All devices
Bid Strategy
Target CPA: $2.00
Schedule
Increase bids weekends +20%
Keywords
Ad Variations
Keywords
Ad Variations
Audience Targeting
Audience 1
Website visitors (last 30 days)
Audience 2
App openers who haven't converted
Audience 3
Cart/listing abandoners
Exclusion
Converted users (last 14 days)
Ad Variations
Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram)
Audience Targeting
Age
25-55
Gender
All (skew male 70%)
Interests
Golf, PGA Tour, Golf Digest, Golf equipment, Country clubs
Behaviors
Online shoppers, Mobile app installers
Placements
Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels; Facebook Feed, Stories
Optimization
App installs, Advantage+ placements
Ad Variations
Audience Targeting
Source Audience 1
1% LAL of App Installers
Source Audience 2
1% LAL of Purchasers
Source Audience 3
2% LAL of Website Visitors
Exclusions
Existing app users, Past 30-day converters
Ad Variations
Audience Targeting
Primary
Partners of golf enthusiasts
Interests
Gift shopping, Relationships + Golf (combined)
Age
25-55
Recent Behavior
Valentine's Day shoppers
Ad Variations
Audience Targeting
Audience 1
Website visitors (7 days) - didn't install
Audience 2
Video viewers (75%+) - didn't install
Audience 3
App installers - no purchase (14 days)
Audience 4
IG/FB engagers (30 days)
Ad Variations
Audience Targeting
Geo-Targeting
Warmer states priority (FL, TX, AZ, CA, GA)
Interests
Golf + Spring activities + Outdoor recreation
Behavior
Recent sports equipment purchasers
Budget Pacing
Accelerated delivery
Ad Variations
TikTok Ads
Strategy
Boost top-performing organic TikToks as Spark Ads. Identify posts with 10%+ engagement rate within first 24 hours and amplify with paid spend. Maintains authentic feel while scaling reach.
Audience Targeting
Age
18-45
Interests
Golf, Sports, Outdoor activities
Behavior
Video viewers, App installers
Hashtags Following
#golftiktok #golf #golflife
Content to Boost (Organic Posts)
Audience Targeting
Age
21-40
Interests
Golf, Sports equipment, Deals & discounts
Custom Audience
Website visitors LAL
Optimization
App install events
Ad Variations
Strategy
Partner with 2-3 micro-influencers in the golf space (10K-100K followers). Whitelist their content to run as ads from their accounts. Higher trust, better engagement, authentic feel.
Creator Criteria
Follower Count
10K - 100K
Engagement Rate
5%+ average
Content Style
Golf tips, equipment reviews, lifestyle
Audience Demo
Matches our target (25-45, US)
Suggested Creator Brief
Body: Introduce Fairway Exchange as the solution. Show the app briefly. Mention peer-to-peer, fair prices.
CTA: "Link in bio" or "Download free" - keep it casual
Tone: Authentic, not salesy. Like telling a friend about something you actually use.
YouTube Ads
Placement Targeting
Channel Targeting
Golf instruction channels, Equipment review channels, PGA Tour content
Topic Targeting
Golf, Sports equipment, Outdoor recreation
Keyword Targeting
Golf club review, Best driver 2026, Golf tips, Used golf clubs
Audience
In-market: Sporting goods, Custom intent: Golf equipment buyers
Video Ad Scripts
[5-12 sec - VALUE]: "Fairway Exchange. Buy quality used clubs direct from golfers. Save 40-60% vs new. Sell your old clubs for what they're actually worth."
[12-15 sec - CTA]: "Download the app free. Link below."
[SUPER]: Fairway Exchange logo + "Download Free" button
[5-15 sec - PROBLEM]: "Retail markups are insane. eBay fees eat your profit. Consignment shops lowball you. We built something better."
[15-25 sec - SOLUTION]: "Fairway Exchange. Peer-to-peer marketplace for golfers. Better prices when you buy. More money when you sell. No middleman."
[25-30 sec - CTA]: "Download free today. Join thousands of golfers who switched to the smart way."
[SUPER]: App store badges + QR code
Strategy
Promote our YouTube content (How It Works video, Equipment guides) to appear in search results and related videos. Drive subscribers and engaged viewers who can convert later.
Targeting
Search Targeting
Used golf clubs, Golf equipment reviews, Best irons 2026
Placement
YouTube search, Watch page related
Audience
Golf enthusiasts, Equipment researchers
Bid Strategy
Max CPV: $0.10
Videos to Promote
Conversion Tracking Setup
- ☐ Meta Pixel - Install on website and all landing pages
- ☐ Meta SDK - Configure iOS App Events
- ☐ Google Ads Tag - Global site tag + event snippets
- ☐ GA4 - Link to Google Ads account
- ☐ TikTok Pixel - Base code + event tracking
- ☐ Mobile Attribution - Firebase/Adjust/Branch setup
- ☐ UTM Parameters - Standardized structure
- ☐ Test Conversions - Fire test events on all platforms
| Event | Trigger | Value | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| app_install | App first opened | $0.74 | 🔴 Critical |
| sign_up | Account created | $2.00 | 🔴 Critical |
| first_listing | User lists first club | $5.00 | 🔴 Critical |
| purchase | Transaction completed | Dynamic | 🔴 Critical |
| add_to_cart | Item saved/favorited | $1.00 | 🟡 Important |
| view_item | Club detail viewed | $0.25 | 🟡 Important |
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&utm_campaign={campaign_name}
&utm_content={ad_name}
&utm_term={keyword_or_audience}
/* Example */
?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=app_install_broad&utm_content=video_15sec&utm_term=golf_enthusiasts
| Platform | Click-Through | View-Through |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | 30 days | N/A |
| Meta Ads | 7 days | 1 day |
| TikTok Ads | 7 days | 1 day |
| YouTube Ads | 30 days | 3 days |
A/B Testing Framework
- Min sample: 1,000 impressions per variant
- Min duration: 7-14 days for day-of-week variations
- Significance: 95% confidence before declaring winner
- Budget split: 50/50 for new tests
- Primary metric: Choose ONE (usually CPI or ROAS)
| # | Test | Variable | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buyer vs Seller Focus | Messaging | Meta |
| 2 | Video vs Static | Format | Meta |
| 3 | UGC vs Polished | Style | TikTok |
| 4 | Price Hook vs Problem Hook | Headline | |
| 5 | 15 sec vs 30 sec | Length | YouTube |
| 6 | Emoji vs No Emoji | Copy | Meta/TikTok |
| 7 | 1% LAL vs 2% LAL | Audience | Meta |
| 8 | Mobile vs All Devices | Targeting |
Reporting & Analytics
- ☐ Budget pacing - On track for daily spend?
- ☐ CPI check - Any campaigns above $1.50?
- ☐ Ad disapprovals - Any ads rejected?
- ☐ Anomalies - Anything unusual?
| Metric | This Week | Last Week | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Spend | $____ | $____ | $____ | 🟢/🟡/🔴 |
| App Installs | ____ | ____ | ____ | 🟢/🟡/🔴 |
| Cost Per Install | $____ | $____ | $0.74 | 🟢/🟡/🔴 |
| CTR (Avg) | ____% | ____% | 2.5% | 🟢/🟡/🔴 |
| New Sellers | ____ | ____ | ____ | 🟢/🟡/🔴 |
1. Executive Summary (2-3 sentences)
2. Top 3 Performers & why
3. Bottom 3 & action taken
4. Active A/B test status
5. Next week priorities
6. Budget reallocation needs
| Metric | Our Target | Industry Avg | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPI (iOS) | $0.74 | $2.50-4.00 | < $1.50 |
| CTR (Meta) | 2.5% | 0.9-1.5% | > 2.0% |
| CTR (Google) | 3.5% | 2.0-3.0% | > 4.0% |
| Video View Rate | 25% | 15-20% | > 30% |
| Install to Signup | 60% | 40-50% | > 65% |
| Platform | Frequency | Early Refresh Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Meta (Feed) | Every 2-3 weeks | Frequency > 3.0 or CTR drops 20% |
| Meta (Stories) | Every 2 weeks | Completion rate < 50% |
| TikTok | Every 1-2 weeks | Engagement drops or trend changes |
| Google Search | Every 4-6 weeks | CTR < 2% |
| YouTube | Every 4-6 weeks | View rate < 20% |