When Britex approached us with their vision for a new product that would bridge the gap between their professional-grade 3in1 Hire Machine and accessible Everyday Range of cleaning products, we knew we had something special on our hands. The Spot Buddy represented more than just another product launch; it was the perfect middle ground that customers had been asking for.

Building the Foundation

The Faith Agency took ownership of the entire launch ecosystem. We didn’t just create ads and call it a day – we built the complete digital foundation from the ground up. This included developing creative concepts that would resonate across social media and paid advertising channels, while simultaneously crafting the digital home for the product through dedicated landing pages and product pages on the Britex website.

Our approach was holistic. Every touchpoint needed to tell the same story and guide customers seamlessly from awareness to purchase.

The Strategic Launch

We structured the initial media plan to leverage Britex’s existing advertising budget, deploying campaigns across Google Shopping, Display, and Meta platforms. This wasn’t about reinventing the wheel – it was about smartly integrating the new product into proven channels that were already delivering results.

The numbers spoke for themselves. Within the first fortnight, we generated more than a dozen sales – impressive for any new product launch, but particularly satisfying given the competitive cleaning products market.

Adapting for Sustained Success

Here’s where things got interesting. After that initial surge of excitement and sales, we hit a familiar challenge – maintaining momentum. Rather than panic or throw more budget at the same creative, we took a strategic pause and analysed what was working and what wasn’t.

The solution was creative diversification. We developed two distinct creative approaches: problem-solution messaging that highlighted pain points and positioned the Spot Buddy as the answer, and specific use-case scenarios that helped customers visualise exactly how and where they’d use the product.

This strategic pivot worked. Sales figures consolidated into a consistent, predictable stream – exactly what you want for long-term product success.

The Numbers That Matter

Our first month performance metrics tell a compelling story:

• CPM: $0.12 (exceptionally low cost to reach target audiences)
• CPC: $2.20 (strong engagement at reasonable cost)
• CTR: 5.43% (well above industry benchmarks)
• ROAS: 2.58 (solid foundation with room for optimisation)

While that initial ROAS of 2.58 might seem modest, we’re confident it will improve as Google’s machine learning algorithms continue to understand user behaviour patterns and optimise delivery.

What Made This Work

The Britex Spot Buddy launch succeeded because we treated it as more than just a product launch. We built a complete ecosystem that supported the customer journey from first impression to final purchase.

Key factors in our success included:

• Strategic positioning that clearly defined the product’s place in the market
• Integrated approach across all digital touchpoints
• Data-driven optimisation that responded to real performance metrics
• Creative agility that adapted messaging based on market response

The Britex Spot Buddy launch demonstrates that successful product introductions require more than great products – they need strategic thinking, creative execution, and the flexibility to adapt when the market responds.

Ready to launch your next product with the same strategic approach? Get in touch with The Faith Agency to discuss how we can build your complete launch ecosystem.

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That doesn’t mean qualities out the window. It just means the goalposts have shifted. The brands that are resonating? They’re the ones that have loosened the grip a bit. They’re showing up on social without overthinking it. They’re not obsessing over matching filters or squeezing every caption into a perfect brand tone—they’re just talking to their audience like humans. Now that’s not to say that these posts haven’t gone through an extensive internal vetting process, but they’re doing at pretty good job at looking nonchalant. And the wild part? It works.

Dare I say the era of scheduled-to-death content is kind of… over. Don’t get me wrong, a content plan is still my best friend (we love structure), but the magic usually happens in the moments you didn’t see coming. That last-minute post of your team laughing mid-shoot. The founder hopping on Stories with a hot take. The blurry event recap that somehow gets more saves than your perfectly edited highlight reel. It’s that kind of stuff that makes people feel like they’re part of your world, not just watching from the sidelines.

Even platforms are backing it. TikTok built its empire on authenticity. Instagram’s algorithm is favouring relevance over production value. And LinkedIn—yes, even LinkedIn—is leaning into content that feels personal, not pre-approved. The algorithm is basically saying: “Give us something human or get off the feed.”

So, how do brands show up like people?

You start by loosening the reins a bit. Get comfortable with the idea that not everything has to look like a campaign. Let your team be part of the voice. Let the outtakes see the light of day. Make space for spontaneity. Talk to your audience like they’re already your community, not a focus group. And trust your social media manager, they haven’t gone insane.

At The Faith Agency, we’re constantly helping brands strike that balance. We don’t believe in content that’s just there to tick a box. We believe in content that says something and isn’t content just for contents sake, even if it’s something small. That’s why we work with brands to figure out what makes them feel like them, and then we build a strategy that leaves room for the unexpected.

Whether it’s a reactive TikTok, a trend-jump that just makes sense, or helping founders get more comfy showing up online, we help you find your rhythm and run with it. The goal isn’t to look perfect. The goal is to feel real. And when your audience gets that from you? That’s when the real loyalty kicks in. So if you’ve been wondering why your curated grid isn’t landing the way it used to, give us a whistle. It might be time to lean into the raw side a little more.

Find out more about our social media offering platform or contact us today for a coffee!

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“Should we build our website on Shopify or WordPress?”

It’s a good question — and like most good questions, the answer depends on what you’re trying to achieve.

This article is written from a practical point of view. No fluff. No hard sell. Just a clear-eyed look at what each platform does well (and where it lets you down), so you can make a decision that suits your business, your goals, and your team.

Shopify: The Easiest Path to Selling Online

If your business is product-based — especially e-commerce — Shopify is usually the right starting point.

Strengths:

• Built for e-commerce
• Clean admin interface
• Hosted and secure
• Integrates with everything from Afterpay to Australia Post

Weaknesses:

• Limited content flexibility
• Theme limitations (customisation can get expensive)
• Reliance on third-party apps for features

Best For:

• Product businesses, DTC brands, or startups wanting to sell online quickly and confidently

WordPress: Power, Flexibility, and (Sometimes) Complexity

WordPress can be anything you want it to be. That’s both a strength and a challenge.

Strengths:

• Highly flexible and extensible
• Ideal for content-heavy or service-based websites
• Strong out-of-the-box SEO potential
• Supports custom functionality and integrations

Weaknesses:

• Requires active maintenance (hosting, updates, backups)
• Plugin conflicts and performance issues without careful setup
• Can feel clunky if not properly designed or built

Best For:

• Content-led businesses, marketing sites, or projects that need custom development

So, What Do We Recommend?

We look at function first, then flexibility.

• Selling products online? Go with Shopify.
• Complex service site or content-first brand? Go with WordPress.
• Need both? Let’s talk about hybrid builds or headless setups — they’re not for everyone, but they can be incredibly effective when done right.

Final Thoughts

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here. That’s why we don’t push platforms — we build the right solution for the business.

Interested in building or rebuilding your site?
Contact us for a no-obligation discovery session. We’ll help you get clear on your goals and choose the platform that’s right for you.

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The longer-term outlook for Australia is still arguably positive.  Increasing population, pent up and unsatisfied demand together with solid employment numbers suggest we can weather the storm.  The wild card is government failure to understand the market mechanism and the importance of policies that assist business, particularly with energy costs as well as a reduction in bureaucracy and fair and reasonable industrial relation policies.

How much should I spend?

In this uncertain environment clients are reviewing how advertising can effectively play a role in boosting sales.  Generally small to medium-sized retailers typically invest 7-10% of their gross revenue in marketing and advertising.  Globally as a percentage of sales retail participants tend to have higher marketing budgets compared to other sectors.  Digital advertising now accounts for over 70% of global retail advertising.

Paid search continues to play a major role, together with digital display and social media.  Traffic can be measured as part of the eco-system through a variety of techniques, including a return on advertising spend.

It is also important that key sale events and sales are called out using main media including television, catch up tv, streaming, radio and outdoor.  Their creates awareness of the sales event in a fast and efficient way providing the oxygen for a lot of other digital levers to perform to their optimum level.

Path to Purchase

Agencies and retailers are now able to overlay their traffic patterns through the stores. This allows analysis of advertising and online visitation to deliver a more complete picture of the ‘path to purchase’.  Whilst it’s an ever changing ecosystem it’s important that retailers continue to build awareness for their brand.  They need to highlight their ‘truth’ and what differentiates them from their competitors.

At Faith we have been assisting our clients navigate the difficult economic environment with innovative creative and media opportunities.   One of the clear strategies evolving is a need to showcase what brands are famous for with their advertising spend.  Offers are geared to providing real value to customers.  Whilst it is easy to put a case to cut advertising spend, maintaining the revenue line is an imperative, both in the short and long term.

Importantly boosting cashflow can be achieved by strategic sale activity that is designed to bring inventory levels into balance.  Quitting seasonal and slow moving lines is a tried and true strategy; This cashflow can then be utilised to grow the business as the economy improves.

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With a focus on innovation, CAT had invested heavily in new trucking models, enhanced aerodynamics, new fuel-efficient technologies, environmental management, driver comfort and ergonomics. These model and product initiatives needed to be communicated to a wide and varied audience, from government officials though to transport industry executives, truck drivers and owner operators.

Digital display advertising, engaging video content, eDM’s and social media across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, were key platforms to target these audiences.

The launch campaign involved an extensive three day shoot that Faith planned, directed and managed. The primary objective of the shoot was to demonstrate the versatility, durability and comfort of the new model, which saw the new truck filmed across a variety of undulating landscapes from Adelaide to Central Australia. The Faith team utilised a range of action orientated camera techniques and equipment to ensure production values were delivered on screen.

Once footage was captured, all post production including the musical score development was done in-house at Faith to create a truly impressive launch video.

To support the launch, key vehicle benefits and developments were presented via “walk through” videos using a qualified presenter who took the viewer on a focused and informative tour of the new model. The Faith team once again, planned, directed and managed through to final edited outcomes.

Once the videos had been completed and disseminated through digital and social media platforms, the engagement metrics were outstanding with industry benchmarks consistently beaten.

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Having secured great talent in the form of motor racing identity Steve Richards, content was filmed across locations in Melbourne and Queensland. The video provided a great opportunity to showcase our skills as we scripted, directed, edited and produced a compelling central story line with a respected brand ambassador.  Sophisticated 3D animation that focussed on the injection process, was presented across all creative elements and provided a simple, visual reinforcement of the superior fuel benefits.

Under a tight schedule and cost structure The Faith Agency delivered a B2B campaign that targeted transport industry executives, truck drivers and owner operators. The BP sales team was also armed with extensive collateral support that was geared to educate and persuasively bring new customers and outlets on board.

Widespread, rapid product adoption was the clear and successful outcome.

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The Faith Agency was appointed to the Guardian business at a time when Chemist Warehouse was aggressively rolling out stores, cutting prices and taking market share from the ‘traditional’ pharmacy. With over 150 pharmacies within the group, Faith was tasked with the challenge of developing and then amplifying Guardian’s point of difference across its advertising and marketing program.

With the benefit of insightful research and Guardian’s history of caring for Australians for over 30 years, The Faith Agency established a new brand positioning based on what Guardian was being recognised for on a daily basis, across the network.

The brand promise of “Advice. Trust. Care.” was based on a truth. Something the Guardian team delivered to each customer, and something each customer valued Guardian for.

Dr Cindy Pan was a well-known advocate of Guardian. And as a well respected medical practitioner, media commentator and mother, Dr Cindy Pan became a Guardian brand ambassador who embodied a very clear connection to the values that Guardian and Australians felt important when it came to their health and wellbeing.

The advertising and communications program was comprehensive and continuous. Various channels, including television, catalogues, radio, promotions, digital platforms, in-store marketing, loyalty initiatives, and local area marketing, all played a crucial role in creating a focused and results-driven strategy. This approach helped Guardian Pharmacies to secure and maintain significant market share in a highly competitive retail environment.

To further reinforce and provide customers with a distinguishable brand promise, Guardian received awards from Roy Morgan and Canstar Blue for the highest levels of customer satisfaction amongst pharmacies.

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Thrifty-Link Hardware, now part of Metcash and the Mitre 10 group, is an independent national retail group focussed on convenience hardware. With more than 300 members across all Australian states and territories, the marketing program was developed centrally and supported by national and state-based retailer councils. Similar to franchised retail groups, members contributed to the marketing fees and in conjunction with the marketing team, The Faith Agency was responsible for the development of a fully integrated ongoing program.

From market research and a clear understanding of buyer behaviour within the hardware segment, we recognised that having a relatively small, highly accessible store footprint was important to those people looking to conveniently make a timely purchase with the minimum of fuss. Easily finding the right product, with insightful service, was also deemed to be an important reason why a customer might choose to shop at Thrifty-Link as opposed to a larger retail option.

To competitively position Thrifty-Link Hardware, the brand proposition of “Nothings too hard” was launched. It was based on an important insight and ‘truth’ that Thrifty-Link was ideally based to deliver.

By having the right product (rather that every product option), by having expert advice immediately available (and not having to go looking for that advice) and having a store format at convenient locations that promoted quick and easy access, found strong community support. The fact that the person who owned the store could be typically found on the shop floor, and was part of the local community, helped amplify the brand culture of “Nothings too hard”.

The advertising and communications program was ongoing and extensive. Catalogues, television, radio, press, promotions, digital, in-store, loyalty and local area marketing all contributed to a focussed and results orientated strategy that helped Thrifty-Link secure and hold valuable market share within an aggressive retail market.

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We want to highlight the work that we’ve undertaken with Calvary Aged Care to manage their digital media campaigns. We’ve optimized Calvary Aged Care’s Google Ads campaign by creating localised marketing strategies to support their 50+ geographically diverse homes across Australia. By targeting each location, we’ve boosted brand awareness, promoted open days, and increased occupancy with strong engagement results. We’ve seen terrific results on this campaign over many years with occupancy levels high, and high conversion rates across the campaign.

In addition to our Google Ads campaign for their Aged Care services, we’ve also begun working with Calvary Home Care. We’ve launched a national digital campaign that includes both Google Ads and Meta (Facebook & Instagram). Home Care, unlike Aged Care, allows the customer to stay in their own home, with Calvary staff visiting them on a regular basis. This sector is growing rapidly, and the national campaign has seen positive results since its inception. Building on the digital campaign, we’ve also developed a targeted radio campaign for Calvary Home care to help build awareness and ultimately increase enquiry. Another benefit of working with a full-service agency like us is that all of these individual campaigns are booked with the knowledge about each of them, often with creative services tied in, such as scripting, design and output.

As a part of our ongoing media activity with Calvary, in recent years, we’ve helped to transition their Google Analytics accounts from Universal Analytics to GA4 tracking. Recently we have assisted with the Google Tag Manager set-up for the business’ impending new website launch, including the implementation of detailed conversion tracking. And of course, as most agency’s do, we have built a uniquely customised dashboard, not just for Calvary itself, but for different units within the business, ensuring that each department has clear, sector-specific reporting and insights at all times.

We truly value our relationship with Calvary and believe that our aged care industry experience is outstanding for an agency of our size in Melbourne. For more information about our media capabilities or our NFP/health care industry experience, please browse our new website, or feel free to give us a bark.

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However, with a view to the future and helping the business grow, Faith was entrusted to help build out the brand’s social media following across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. While all three platforms present their own unique challenges, Faith are confident we can develop a strategy that maximises impact across each.

The main objectives of the campaign are to drive awareness and engagement within the platforms themselves. As so much of Ecobatt’s posting is aimed at educating consumers of the importance of battery recycling, increasing reach of the posts (while also streamlining the, at times, complicated nature of what is being discussed) is critically important.

We are also looking to drive traffic to the brand’s website. Custom-developed by Faith, the site includes functionality such as a drop-off point location section that can help identify the user’s nearest point. Increasing battery collection is an important business objective and something that social media can certainly help to drive. We’ve developed a mini-campaign aimed at encouraging users to share images and videos of themselves dropping off batteries at their location collection point, to help encourage others and show how easy it is to do!

We’ve only just commenced the program but have already seen positive reaction from the community, with follower growth building slowly but confidently. Working closely with the internal team at Ecobatt, we look forward to seeing their pages flourish and to see educational awareness of battery recycling continue to grow.

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