Start your paid advertising with a winning strategy
Successful advertising starts with strategy. We develop comprehensive paid media plans that align with your business goals and set campaigns up for success.
Sound Familiar?
These are the problems we solve every day for businesses like yours.
Launching campaigns without a plan
Jumping straight into ad platforms without research leads to wasted budget, wrong targeting, and campaigns that underperform from day one.
Not knowing which platform to invest in
With Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and others all competing for your budget, choosing the wrong channel means missed opportunities and poor returns.
Budget spread too thin across channels
Trying to be everywhere at once with a limited budget means no single channel gets enough spend to generate meaningful data or results.
No conversion tracking in place
Without proper tracking setup before campaigns launch, you cannot measure results or make informed optimisation decisions.
What's Included
Everything you need for successful paid ads strategy & setup.
Market Research
Understand your competitive landscape
Channel Selection
Choose the right platforms for your audience
Budget Planning
Allocate spend for maximum impact
Campaign Architecture
Structured setup for scalable results
What You Get
A clear roadmap before any money is spent on ads
Confident channel selection backed by competitor and audience research
Proper conversion tracking and analytics from day one
Budget allocation that maximises impact for your specific market
Our Approach
A solid strategy is the difference between paid advertising that works and paid advertising that wastes money. Before we spend a dollar of your budget, we research your market, analyse your competitors, and map out the customer journey to determine where and how to reach your audience most effectively.
Our strategy process covers channel selection, budget allocation, audience targeting, campaign structure, and conversion tracking setup. For NZ businesses, this often means understanding local search volumes, seasonal patterns, and competitive dynamics that differ from larger markets. We build a documented plan you can review before anything goes live.
We also audit existing campaigns for businesses already running ads. Our audits uncover wasted spend, missed opportunities, and structural issues that hold campaigns back. Whether you are starting fresh or fixing what is not working, strategy first means better results from the start.
How It Works
Our simple process gets you from enquiry to results without the runaround.
Discovery Call
We learn about your business, goals, and challenges in a free 30-minute consultation.
Custom Proposal
You receive a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, and transparent pricing within 48 hours.
We Get to Work
Once approved, we start immediately with regular updates and check-ins throughout.
Launch & Support
We deliver, launch, and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
Why Choose Lucid Media for Ads Strategy?
We focus on results, not just deliverables. Every project we take on is designed to help your business grow.
As an Auckland-based agency, we understand the New Zealand market and work with businesses across the country to achieve their digital goals.
You get agency-quality work without the agency price tag or timeline. We use smart tools to work faster, so you see results sooner.
What this means for you
Expert guidance
Work with specialists who understand the nuances of paid ads strategy & setup.
Clear communication
No jargon, no confusion. We explain everything in plain language.
Ongoing support
We do not disappear after launch. We are here when you need us.
Proven results
Our track record speaks for itself. Real outcomes for real businesses.
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What our clients say
Real results from real businesses. See why clients trust us with their digital growth.
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"Jason and team at Lucid Media were absolutely great in delivering our company's e-commerce website. It was a great experience from start to finish - and even beyond! I would especially like to highlight the clear communication, willingness to make changes and tailoring the end product to our needs, throughout the entire process. Best of luck in the future and I'm sure we will be working with Lucid Media again soon!"
"Jason has been awesome to work with over the last few months. Whenever we've had any sort of issue with our website, he is extremely prompt in resolving it. Very professional and helpful, I highly recommend."
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"Working with Lucid Media was an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to thoroughly analyse our previous website, understand our product, and align with our company goals. The results were outstanding: clean, strategic, and exactly what we needed to elevate our brand presence."
"I had a call with Jason and was so impressed by how in-depth it was. He really listened, understood where I'm at, and gave me a clear action plan that I can actually use. It was practical, straightforward, and made me feel confident moving forward with my ads. I couldn't recommend working with him enough."
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"I have been working with Jason from Lucid for a year now and he is absolutely brilliant, honest and reliable. His client first approach has meant his work is always on time and to a high standard. Most of all he actually gets the results he says he will."
"I had Lucid Media do some SEO work for us and I'm super impressed with the results. Jason also took the time to educate me deeply on the topic so I didn't feel like everything was smoke and mirrors like I have had with previous agencies."
"Jason has been awesome in the work he has done for us - he is fast, very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend!"
"Jason at Lucid Media did an incredible job designing my website and optimising it for lead generation. He delivered everything quickly without compromising on quality. I'm really happy with the end result and already seeing the benefits."
Frequently Asked Questions
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