The Challenge
Georgia's Summer Film Camp needed to fill all available student slots for its upcoming session with a limited budget and a niche target audience. They needed to reach the right parents at the right time to drive registrations before the deadline.
Our Approach
We launched precision-targeted Meta Ads campaigns aimed at parents in arts-focused households throughout Georgia, combining geo-targeting with storytelling creative.
Audience Strategy
We layered multiple targeting methods to reach qualified parents:
- Geo-targeting: Families in Atlanta and surrounding cities within the camp's service area, with radius targeting around areas with higher household incomes and arts education interest
- Demographic targeting: Parents with children ages 12-17
- Interest targeting: Film, performing arts, summer camps, arts education, media production
- Lookalike audiences: Built from previous camp attendees to find similar families
Creative Strategy
We used storytelling ads that showcased the camp experience and outcomes:
- Past student success stories: Highlighting what students achieved and where they are now
- Video testimonials: Parents and students sharing their experience
- Behind-the-scenes footage: Showing what a typical camp day looks like
- Student film showcases: Displaying actual projects created by campers
Ad formats included:
- Video ads: Showing the full camp experience
- Carousel ads: Highlighting different program tracks (directing, cinematography, editing)
- Testimonial image ads: Quotes from satisfied parents
Landing Page Optimization
Landing pages featured:
- Detailed program information and schedule
- Instructor credentials and industry experience
- Student work samples from previous sessions
- Registration deadlines to create urgency
- Easy payment plan options
Retargeting Strategy
Retargeting campaigns re-engaged parents who visited the registration page but didn't complete enrollment:
- Deadline reminder messaging
- Limited spots remaining urgency
- Payment plan options for budget-conscious families
40% of registrations came from retargeted parents who needed multiple touchpoints before enrolling.
Email Automation
We implemented automated email sequences through CRM integration:
- Registration deadline reminders
- Easy payment plan information
- Program highlights and instructor introductions
- Limited availability alerts
Building Long-Term Revenue
We amplified social proof by showcasing alumni success stories and industry partnerships. Email automation also secured 60+ repeat signups for the following year, building recurring revenue.
Results
Through localized targeting and storytelling creative, all 200+ slots sold out two weeks before the deadline, generating $620,000 in event revenue.