Digital Strategy, Global Market Expansion, Social Growth & Trade Activation

Project Snapshot

Client Type: Mid-sized Automotive Parts Company (B2B & B2C)

Industry: Automotive Aftermarket

Business Type: Automotive Parts Manufacturer and Distributor

Region: International (Headquartered in the UAE, global reach)

Services Provided: Digital Strategy, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Brand Partnerships, PR Coordination, Trade Activation

Duration: 12 months

The Challenge

The client had a strong product line and distributor reputation but lacked a cohesive digital presence. Their social media was inconsistent and overly product-focused which resulted in low engagement. They had no formal strategy for leveraging trade events, press opportunities or international partnerships for digital growth.

Our Strategy

We focused on enhancing brand authority, expanding global reach, and activating trade events through a cohesive digital and social media approach.

  • Developed a data-driven social content plan tailored to multiple platforms
  • Strengthened visual identity and brand consistency across all channels
  • Leveraged trade events and international partnerships for digital amplification
  • Implemented analytics to optimize campaigns and engagement

Implementation

Objective: Position the brand as a premium credible player in the performance parts market

Action: Created platform-specific content strategies focusing on story-driven posts like behind-the-scenes, customer builds and tech tips. Established weekly content pillars for consistency

Result: Engagement rate improved by 220 percent and lead generation from social increased 4.5 times over six months

Objective: Build visual authority and stand out on crowded social feeds

Action: Designed custom branded templates for social posts ads and print materials. Developed style guides for reps and resellers globally

Result: Stronger brand recognition and consistent visual identity across markets

Objective: Maximize reach and conversions with efficient ad spend

Action: Audited content performance ran A/B tests on creatives copy and CTAs. Launched retargeting campaigns based on traffic and event interactions

Result: Cost per click dropped by 38 percent with significantly improved campaign efficiency

Objective: Establish credibility in the aftermarket space

Action: Secured a multi-page trade magazine feature handled editorial and asset management. Amplified coverage across social and B2B emails

Result: Raised brand profile and supported sales team outreach efforts

Objective: Maximize impact and lead capture at major trade shows

Action: Created pre-event hype campaigns designed booth visuals and managed live event social coverage. Captured photo and video content for post-event marketing

Result: Over 4 000 organic video views and 350 new email leads captured around the event

Objective: Expand market reach through strategic partnerships

Action: Coordinated co-marketing campaigns with brands in Germany Japan and the US. Managed cross-time-zone communication and asset delivery

Result: Four new distribution leads and increased global brand exposure

Tools & Platforms Used

Design: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva Pro
Social Scheduling: Buffer, Later
Analytics: Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics
Ads: Meta Ads Manager ,LinkedIn Ads (B2B)

Results

  • Instagram followers grew by 180 percent
  • Monthly engagement increased by 240 percent across platforms
  • Leads from digital channels grew 3.2 times year over year
  • Four new global partner referrals attributed to digital efforts
  • Marketing materials supported sales reps in three new regions

Client Testimonial

“Our digital presence went from scattered to strategic.
The new social content and trade event coverage brought us leads we didn’t think were possible online.

The Aydi team truly understood our industry and how to speak to both B2B and B2C audiences.”
– Marketing Director, Automotive Parts Company

Key Takeaways

Visual consistency and brand voice matter as much as product quality

Industry exposure through media and trade events must integrate with digital strategy

Social content should focus on community and value over hard selling