FACEBOOK ADS: TURNING A BLACK FRIDAY DISASTER INTO A RECORD-BREAKING Q4

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When Lakeland Lights came to us, they were frustrated and out of time. After working with two agencies that lacked proactivity and had no structured plan, they found themselves just one month away from Black Friday—with no strategy in place. Their previous agency had only set up one retargeting campaign and failed to prepare for Q4.

With little time left, we had to act fast, overhaul their ad strategy, and ensure they maximised sales during the most important shopping season of the year.

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BACKGROUND

Lakeland Lights had already worked with two different agencies, but neither took initiative or delivered results. They were tired of chasing their agency for updates and strategic direction.

When they came to us in October, just weeks before Black Friday, they had:

  • No structured Q4 strategy – No roadmap for Black Friday or Christmas sales.
  • Only one retargeting campaign – No scaling or testing in place.
  • A core product (Advent Calendar) at risk of not selling out.

Time was running out. We had one month to prepare for Q4.

CHALLENGES

Limited Time

Poor Account Structure

Key Product At Risk

SOLUTION

  • Audited the existing ad account, identifying gaps in the structure.
  • Introduced a full-funnel approach, implementing scaling, testing, and retargeting campaigns.
  • Designed an aggressive Q4 strategy, focusing on both lead generation and direct sales.

1. Scaling Campaign – Expanding Reach & Maximising Sales

  • Targeted high-intent audiences who had shown interest in similar products.
  • Focused on seasonal buyers, gift shoppers, and repeat customers.
  • Used dynamic product ads to showcase best-sellers and drive conversions.

2. Testing Campaign – Finding Winning Creatives

  • Tested 4 new creatives per week, optimising for engagement and conversion.
  • Experimented with video ads, carousel formats, and time-sensitive offers.
  • A/B tested different angles, including gifting, holiday exclusivity, and limited-stock urgency.

3. Retargeting Campaign – Capturing Warm Leads & Abandoned Carts

  • Retargeted website visitors and engaged social users to bring them back.
  • Used customer testimonials and urgency-driven messaging to increase conversions.
  • Lead Generation Campaign: Collected emails before Black Friday, ensuring a warmer audience for promotions.
  • Landing Page Optimisation: Created a dedicated Q4 landing page with exclusive offer
  • Christmas Campaign: Shifted messaging post-Black Friday to focus on last-minute gift buyers and limited stock availability.

RESULTS

70% Increase in Revenue

In just two months, we nearly doubled Lakeland Lights’ revenue vs previous year, proving that a structured, proactive strategy beats last-minute scrambling every time.

60% More Orders

By refining their ad campaigns, optimising creatives, and targeting the right audiences, we drove a 97% increase in total orders vs previous year, ensuring strong profitability.

Sold Out Core Product

Their flagship product was at risk of not selling out, but with our Black Friday and Christmas strategy, we cleared their stock.

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