A designer and digital marketeer in an E-commerce company and an AI creator based in Toronto. Follow his blog: 1000 book notes, where he shares his learning on business, design, productivity and AI.
Toronto
Client profile
Big Apple Greeter is a service provided by the New York Office of Tourism that matches visitors with enthusiastic, city-knowledgeable residents.
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My Responsibility
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Leveraged Google Ads to help Big Apple Greeter to attract tourists and establish online presence.
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Represented the organization by posting on Instagram.
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Case Study 1: Attract Tourists in NYC using Google Ads
My role: Google Ads Manager
"We have witnessed an increased participation in younger generation, as a probable result of Steve`s digital initiative." Said Alicia Pierro, Executive Director of Big Apple Greeter.
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Goal
I utilized and maintained Google ads budget to support the organization goal: gain more local guide, tourists and exposure.
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Budget
$10,000 Monthly Google ads budget
Outcome
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Increased click-through rate to over 10.2% from 5.9% the previous year.
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Depleted over 30% of Google ads grant, above the industry average (Google, 2019).
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Increased conversions by 80%.
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Google Search Ads
Channel 2: Instagram
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Goal
Represented the organization of Big Apple Greeter online and
Increase exposure.
Solution
Created a online presence on Instagram strategically via content collaboration using Buffer to ensured its consistency, relevancy and frequency.
Outcome​
Increased impressions of posts (+60%).
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