Case Study: Booking Big Events with Smarter Ads — How DroneShow.com Scaled Event Leads with Google Ads

by | May 29, 2025 | Marketing Case Studies

DroneShow.com produces high-impact drone light shows for public events, corporate functions, and festivals across the western United States. Known for its FAA-licensed operations and scalable drone fleet, the brand needed a predictable digital strategy to consistently generate high-value event bookings.

The Challenge

High-Ticket, Low-Frequency Sales
Drone light shows are premium services with long decision cycles. A single lead may be worth tens of thousands, making lead quality and timing critical.

Underperforming Campaigns
Previous Google Ads lacked segmentation by event type or geography. Result: low conversion rates, high cost per lead, and minimal traction in key markets.

Fragmented Regional Demand
DroneShow.com operates across more than a dozen states. Each region has its own regulations, peak seasons, and audience search behavior.

Massif.Co’s Strategic Approach

1. Campaign Rebuild Based on Event Intent

  • Created segmented campaigns for terms like “Fourth of July drone shows,” “corporate drone entertainment,” and “fireworks alternatives”

  • Matched ad copy to buyer needs, emphasizing FAA compliance, custom formations, and safety

2. Regional Targeting by State

  • Geo-targeted ads in high-opportunity states such as California, Texas, Utah, and Arizona

  • Customized messaging for seasonal demand and local compliance

3. Mobile-First Landing Page Design

  • Developed mobile-optimized landing pages with fast load speeds and clear CTAs like “Get a Custom Quote” and “Schedule a Demo”

  • Included past show previews and easy calendar scheduling

4. Conversion Tracking and A/B Testing

  • Installed call tracking, UTM-tagged forms, and behavioral analytics

  • Tested variations of headlines, CTA placements, and demo offers weekly

Results and Outcomes

67% Increase in Qualified Leads
Lead volume more than doubled within 60 days, with a significant rise in inquiries from city officials, event coordinators, and tourism boards.

35% Decrease in Cost Per Lead (CPL)
Focused keyword targeting and optimized bidding strategies led to more efficient ad spend and higher-quality conversions.

52% Increase in Mobile Conversions
Over 80 percent of traffic came from mobile. Optimized landing pages significantly improved mobile engagement and form submissions.

Expansion into Five New Markets
Stronger performance in targeted states enabled DroneShow.com to enter five new regional markets with larger seasonal contracts.

Key Takeaways

  • Segment campaigns by specific event types to match search intent

  • Use mobile-first design to drive engagement and conversions

  • Localized targeting improves results in multi-region service areas

  • Continuous tracking and testing fuel smarter decisions and scalable growth

Market Data Analysis & Research
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Conversion Rate Optimization
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By partnering with Massif.Co, DroneShow.com achieved measurable success through targeted digital marketing. Strategic segmentation, mobile-first optimization, and localized campaign strategy led to more leads, lower acquisition costs, and expansion into new markets. This case study shows that a data-driven approach to event marketing can create consistent and scalable growth in even the most specialized industries.

 
 

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