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16

ROAS

15

Cost Per Purchase

138

Sales Generated

 

One of our long-standing clients in the equestrian product space is known for high-quality horse rugs and gear, with a standout best-seller, a dual-season rug that regularly drives demand.

The Problem

Although sales had been steady, delays in overseas shipping created a supply gap. The best-selling product was out of stock, and customers were starting to look elsewhere.
There was growing concern that without immediate availability, momentum would drop and sales would stall. But with no additional ad budget to play with, we needed a smart, strategic solution.

The Solution

We launched a two-week pre-order campaign ahead of the stock’s arrival. The idea was simple: give customers the opportunity to secure their item in advance and receive it with express or premium shipping once it landed.
The campaign messaging focused on:
– “Pre-order now and don’t miss out”
– “Fast-tracked shipping once in stock”
This kept the excitement high and made it clear that the product was in demand and worth waiting for.

The Results

The campaign delivered incredible results without increasing spend:

– ROAS jumped from 6.5x to 16x
– Cost per Purchase dropped from $30 to $15
– Sales nearly doubled in the first week, from 70 to 138

The momentum carried through the second week, keeping cash flow steady and customers engaged — even during a stock delay.

From an operations perspective, it was a win too. Instead of unpacking and storing the incoming shipment, the business was able to fulfil pre-orders immediately — saving warehouse space and valuable time.

This campaign proved just how powerful a pre-order strategy can be when paired with smart social advertising. It not only kept sales moving during a challenging period but actually increased performance — showing that the right message at the right time can drive big results, even without a bigger budget.

What the client had to say…

We had a highly anticipated product that was running a bit late in production. In order to capture sales of this product before customers looked to our competitors for alternatives, we worked with Jo from the Early Bird app, to set up the option for customers to preorder. The app worked faultlessly, and together with Bright Red Marketing promoting this on our social, we were able to open preorders a few weeks out from arrival. The response to a full priced preorder was phenomenal – one of our best performing campaigns yet. A true testament to a combination of a sought after product, a great app, and some awesome ladies doing our marketing!

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Dahna Borg

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