How to win parents’ hearts with meta ads: Limas case study

Limas e-commerce case study

When it comes to selling baby and children’s products, emotions play a central role. Parents are looking for products that are not only practical and safe, but also create trust. This is where meta ads come into play: with the right strategy, parents and parents-to-be can be targeted and the brand positioned as a reliable partner. With Limas, as one of our three clients we were able to support in the product group children’s and baby products, this article deals with how to optimally address your own target group, which creatives are convincing and which mistakes should be avoided at all costs when placing ads.

1. the customer
2. The challenge
3. The goal
4. The solution
Target group analysis
Content strategy and creative
Campaign structure
Retargeting
5. Results
6. Conclusion

The customer

Limas was founded in 2015 and specializes in the production of ergonomic baby carriers. The company focused on handmade quality and innovative design. Over time, Limas expanded its product range and increased its market presence. The brand was relaunched as “Stokke Limas” following the takeover of the company by Stokke, while continuing to offer and further develop the proven products.

The challenge

There are several specific challenges with the Meta Ads strategy for children’s and baby products. One of the biggest is compliance with advertising guidelines, as Meta has strict rules for advertising in the children’s products sector, particularly in relation to health and safety. The ads need to be precise and compliant, which limits creative freedom. In addition, building trust is of central importance. Parents attach great importance to the safety and quality of products for their children, which is why advertising must be authentic and responsible. A lack of trust can quickly compromise the success of the ads. Another problem is the integration of reviews and recommendations, as parents rely heavily on the experiences of others. It can be difficult to integrate this social validation into advertising in a credible and effective way without being too intrusive.

The goal

While the main aim was to boost product sales, the campaign was also about increasing brand awareness. Especially for new brands or those that have yet to establish themselves, it is important to reach a broad target group, particularly expectant parents and young families. In the area of children’s and baby products, trust is crucial. Parents are looking for products that are not only functional, but also safe and of high quality. Therefore, the campaign should aim to build trust and credibility.

The solution

Target group analysis

In order to set up a targeted strategy, we created a target group analysis with a persona. Personas illustrate typical representatives of a target group. This involves, for example, demographic characteristics (age, gender, marital status, professional status, income), psychographic characteristics (values, lifestyle, purchasing behavior), needs and pain points (safety and health, practicality, time savings).

As this topic is a very emotional one, it is easy to reach the desired target group. The mainly young mothers or mothers-to-be of this generation spend a lot of time on all social networks in their everyday lives, which made it easier to address the target group.

Content strategy and creation

What type of content is appealing to the target group? What questions and problems do they deal with? How can the product offer an optimal solution to the problem? There are a few things to consider when creating content for such a sensitive topic.

1. Emotional appeal is represented by happy parents and children in everyday situations, while positive and warm colors are used.
2. Safety and trust are highlighted by emphasizing safety aspects, certifications and seals.
3. Before-and-after illustrations or explanatory images provide a clear focus on problem solving.

The creatives should therefore be emotional, yet informative. A customized content strategy that is ideally tailored to the target group, both visually and textually, ensures that the attention of the target audience is precisely addressed.

Campaign structure

The campaign structure for meta ads is often divided into different phases in order to address the target groups along their customer journey. This structure optimizes the ads and content strategies depending on the stage the buyer is at. The campaign structure is divided into three phases: Top of Funnel (TOFU), Middle of Funnel (MOFU) and Bottom of Funnel (BOFU). TOFU focuses on increasing brand awareness with emotional content and a broad appeal to the target group. MOFU is about deepening prospects through retargeting and building trust with more detailed content such as test reports or social proof. BOFU aims to convert these prospects into buyers by offering special offers or discounts to encourage the decision to buy. Each phase focuses on gradually leading the target group closer to a purchase.

Retargeting

Retargeting is an effective method of winning back potential customers who have already shown interest in a product but have not yet converted. Especially for products such as children’s and baby products, which often require more intensive research, retargeting is crucial to promote the completion of a purchase.

Retarget website visitors

Parents often visit a website and look at certain products without completing a purchase. With retargeting, you can target ads to these visitors to reignite their interest. By showcasing the products they have viewed in the ads, you keep the brand in mind and give users an incentive to continue purchasing. This strategy is particularly useful for products that require a higher purchase decision or a longer consideration phase.

Address shopping cart abandoners

Shopping cart abandonment is a common challenge in e-commerce. Many parents add products to their shopping cart but abandon the purchase, whether due to uncertainty, distractions or other reasons. With retargeting, you can target these users by displaying dynamic ads that show the products they have already added to their shopping cart. Such ads remind shoppers of their selection and often also offer discounts or special promotions to encourage completion.

Basically, it is important to test different ad formats, creatives and target groups, e.g. by split testing, to find out what works best. KPIs such as CPR, CPC, conversion rate or ROAS should always be kept in mind in order to be able to react quickly to changes.

Results

The results were excellent and made the customer very happy.

  • ROI auf Facebook von 7-8

  • CPC von 1,13€

  • Durch direkten Absatz seitens des Kunden, ohne zwischengelagerten Händler, konnten enorm hohe Margen mit hilfe der Kampagne erzielt werden

Conclusion

The implementation of a targeted meta ads campaign for children’s and baby products offers significant opportunities to increase brand awareness and optimize conversion rates. The structured approach, starting with a precise target group analysis through to the successful implementation of retargeting strategies, enabled the desired results to be achieved. In summary, the case study shows how important it is to closely monitor and adjust every element of the campaign to ensure success in a competitive market environment. With the acquisition of Stokke, we were no longer able to retain the Limas client as Stokke runs its own marketing department.

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