A to Z Media
B2B Lead Generation success using Google Search and Display Ads, SEO, and Website Optimization
B2B Lead Generation for the Music Industry
A to Z Media is an industry leader in the music manufacturing business, working with major labels, indie record labels, and creatives to produce vinyl records, compact discs, and more. Their customers rely on A to Z’s extensive network of manufacturing plants to obtain the goods that they sell through direct e-commerce and distribution channels. A to Z Media values a sales process centered on experienced sales representatives and individual relationships. In the past, their B2B lead generation had been reliant on referrals, organic discovery, relationships, and traditional sales techniques. A to Z Media approached DAVID.MARKET to help them start and grow their own digital advertising B2B lead acquisition process which would accentuate their existing B2B process.
DAVID.MARKET worked with A to Z to build and then grow a PPC digital advertising approach on Google Search and Display. We also worked to grow A to Z’s organic visibility on search engine results pages through keyword research, on-page content and meta optimization, technical optimization and troubleshooting, link-building, and press outreach.
These efforts resulted in positive growth in lead generation and CPA over the term of our work together, as well as the establishment of a solid structure that A to Z Media then brought in-house. We achieved excellent KPIs not only overall, by building this approach from scratch. but over the course of our work together we constantly improved. The statistics below show the improvement generated in the second half of our work compared to the first half.
Client
A to Z Media
Services
Strategy
PPC Digital Advertising
SEO - Search Engine Optimization
Website Conversion Rate Optimization
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Overall Leads Conversions
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Overall Site Lead Conversion Rate
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Overall Web Sessions
Google Ads: Search & Display
Our knowledge of and experience of this industry informed our approach, centering PPC efforts on Google Search and identifying and focusing on key, high-intent terms relevant to A to Z Media's audience. High-intent B2B customers are searching for specific phrases known within the industry and that indicate their status as a B2B customer, rather than an end-user. By focusing on these proven, high-intent terms, we were able to have an almost immediate impact and then to scale quickly. Swipe the mobile image here to see more.
PPC
Our Google Ads strategy prioritized precision and performance across key areas, maximizing impact. We segmented campaigns into tailored groups to reach audiences based on specific product interests, optimizing ad relevance and engagement. We focused on high-intent keywords in these high-value campaigns, incorporating negative keywords to filter out irrelevant clicks. In our bid management, we actively monitored competitor activity, allowing us to make strategic bid adjustments that maintained a stable CPC and high impression shares despite competitive pressures. Through strategic geo-targeting, we focused ad spend on New York City while also launching a national campaign to capture conversions from other regions and enhance cost-efficiency.
We deployed advanced tracking for actions such as form submissions, emails and phone calls. This approach enabled us to monitor lead sources closely and refine strategies based on the quality of conversions. We leveraged Performance Max and Display remarketting campaigns to enable coverage across Google’s full channel suite—including Search, Display, YouTube, Discover, and Maps—capturing potential leads and recapturing visitor interest.
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Google Ads Lead Conversions
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Google Ads Users
SEO
In the music manufacturing industry, the evaluation phase of the sales cycle is fairly long, as is the overall sales cycle and often the manufacturing cycle too. Customer relationships and vendor selection often depend on customers' feelings of trust and fit with vendors such as A to Z Media. A prominent place on Search Engine Results Pages, as well as a site optimized for speed and customer experience are key in building this trust. Through strategic backlink building with music industry publications and complementary businesses, we strengthened A to Z's domain authority and online credibility. Our media outreach campaign secured features in industry blogs and newsletters, while targeted podcast sponsorships with vinyl collecting and music production shows helped reach qualified prospects.
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Organic Search Sessions
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Organic Search Conversions
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What our client had to say
Scott Pollack
President, A to Z Media