Fixing a $100K Multi-City Paid Advertising Program

Paid Advertising

Nov 16, 2025

Fixing a $100K Multi-City Paid Advertising Program

Paid Advertising

Nov 16, 2025

Fixing a $100K Multi-City Paid Advertising Program

Paid Advertising

Nov 16, 2025

Client

A major local business

Service

Marketing Systems Repair

location

Atlanta, GA

A national social sports organization was running more than 100 Meta advertising campaigns across 40+ cities with an annual advertising budget approaching $100,000. Several markets consistently underperformed, leading the organization to question local operations and program leadership.

The Challenge

A detailed campaign audit revealed that the problem wasn't necessarily the markets—it was the advertising infrastructure. More than 20 campaigns contained incorrect geographic targeting, including ZIP codes that did not accurately correspond with the locations of the leagues they were intended to promote. Tens of thousands of advertising dollars were being spent per year reaching people who were poorly positioned to become customers.

The Approach


  • Audited 100+ active campaigns across 40+ markets

  • Identified 20+ campaigns with incorrect geographic targeting

  • Corrected ZIP codes and geographic targeting

  • Standardized campaign configuration across markets

  • Reviewed targeting, creative and campaign structure

  • Established a more reliable process for campaign deployment and review

The Outcome

The remediation eliminated targeting errors that had been wasting thousands of dollars per quarter and provided a much clearer picture of actual market performance.

100+

100+

Campaigns Audited

Campaigns Audited

100k

100k

Annual Spend

Annual Spend

20+

20+

Campaigns Repaired

Campaigns Repaired

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