Marketing Case Study: Developing the Online Presence of Vibrex – Automotive Soundproofing Manufacturer

1. Company Overview

Brand: Vibrex – a Ukrainian manufacturer of automotive soundproofing materials
Product range: Three series of vibration-damping sheets and multi-purpose soundproofing materials

Starting point:

  • Modest wholesale presence with a limited client base

  • Occasional retail sales via the website and marketplaces

  • Main source of traffic: organic search (SEO for key terms in Ukrainian)

Why marketing was needed:
The owner wanted to boost brand recognition so that when talking to potential partners, the brand would feel familiar and established. Apart from SEO, other channels were underutilized or inactive.

2. Initial Situation

  • Website: Lacked product-level content; structure unsuitable for eCommerce campaigns

  • SEO: Developed but depended heavily on the developer’s involvement

  • Social Media: Inactive for over a year

  • Analytics: No integrated tracking, poor visibility of customer behavior

  • Content: Disorganized product visuals, inconsistent messaging, no brand identity

  • Sales challenges: Low retail activity, outdated wholesale contacts

Key problems:

    1. No content or communication strategy

    2. Difficult to assess brand advertising performance

    3. No reliable analytics setup

    4. Dealers competing directly with the brand on some platforms

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3. Target Audience

  • Segments: End users, car service professionals, workshops, B2B distributors

  • Purchase motivators:

    • B2B: pricing, quality, stable supply

    • B2C: ease of purchase, availability, product credibility

  • Information sources: Google, word of mouth

  • Decision factors: Price and recommendations from professionals or communities

4. Goals & KPIs

Marketing goals:

  • Validate demand through paid traffic (Search and Shopping)

  • Improve brand visibility in the market

  • Explore the potential of the direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel

Key performance indicators:

  • Number of qualified leads and conversions

  • ROAS / ACOS tracked for internal optimization

Primary channels:

  • Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Display)

  • Meta Ads (in later stages)

  • SEO (as a long-term investment, post website updates)

5. Strategy

Two-phase strategy:

  • Phase 1: Create visibility and generate first impressions

  • Phase 2: Build a robust content presence around all relevant search queries

Traffic approach:

  • Initial campaigns: Search and Shopping Ads for high-intent queries

  • Expansion: Display and video advertising on YouTube and partner sites

Funnel structure:

  • Capture: High-bid campaigns targeting relevant categories

  • Engage: Informative product cards and useful content

  • Convert: Seasonal promotions and expert consultations

6. Implementation & Tactics

  • Google Ads: Performance Max + targeted Search campaigns using custom audience signals (e.g., auto parts, car audio)

  • Meta Ads: Initial test campaigns using static visuals, targeting interest groups

  • Content production:

    • Product photography

    • Clear benefit-driven messaging (AIDA, 4U formats)

    • Short video demonstrations and infographics

  • Content strategy: Combined product education, client testimonials, and community-driven posts

  • Customer involvement: Cashback incentives for user-submitted photos and reviews

Infrastructure upgrades:

  • Launch of a new website with optimized navigation and taxonomy

  • SEO-ready category structure (by material type, thickness, installation area, vehicle model)

  • Full GTM implementation for enhanced analytics and eCommerce tracking

  • Activation of Telegram channel, Facebook page, YouTube, and Google Business Profile

7. Results

Online performance improvement:

  • Continuous growth in qualified traffic and customer engagement

  • Notable increase in order volume over several months

  • Improved conversion rates after product card redesigns and better visuals

Brand visibility:

  • YouTube In-feed ads and display campaigns helped reach new audiences

  • Organic visibility for branded and non-branded queries increased significantly

Timeline:
Month 1–2: Launched performance campaigns in Google Ads, conducted product photography, and rebuilt site infrastructure (eCommerce tracking, category structure).
 
Month 3–4: Reactivated social media channels, launched Meta Ads for broader reach, and optimized product categorization for SEO and user experience.
 
Month 5 and onward: Focused on long-form content, localization, and building out a strong SEO foundation with blog and landing pages.

8. Key Takeaways

Success factors:

  • Google Ads delivered measurable results when paired with conversion tracking

  • Professional content and structured product pages improved customer trust

  • Consistent social media and YouTube activity boosted overall visibility

Lessons learned:

  • Facebook Ads need strong creative assets to perform well

  • Brand awareness campaigns require patience — long-term results are more significant than immediate conversions

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