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Launch a successful digital acquisition campaign

Calendar, creative, budget and optimization for your product or seasonal launches.

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Launch a successful digital acquisition campaign

Introduction: a seasonal launch is prepared 6 to 8 weeks before the peak

Every year, companies contact us too late: commercial objectives far from being achieved, budget to be burned urgently. A successful seasonal launch is being prepared from July for a peak in September — or earlier depending on your sector (sales, Ramadan, back-to-school).

In Morocco, digital demand is exploding over predictable windows. Those who structure their Meta, Google and WhatsApp campaigns convert with a controlled CAC. Others pay 2x more per lead.

The ideal calendar: July → September

Here is the schedule that we apply at Mohtaoua for our business clients in Morocco.

  • July (H1–H2): offer audit, dedicated landing page, video creatives, tracking conversions
  • July (S3–S4): launch of Meta + Google test campaigns, moderate budget (60% of peak)
  • August (S1–S2): scale of winning audiences, +30% budget, launch of early-bird offer
  • August (W3–S4): intensification, visitor retargeting, WhatsApp campaigns on lukewarm leads
  • September (S1): “last places” emergency, aggressive retargeting, advisor reminders
  • September (S2+): acquisition switch → nurturing on waiting list next wave

Structuring the seasonal offer that converts

A seasonal campaign does not sell a generic offer: it sells an opportunity limited in time with a clear benefit (promo, places, certification, delivery before date).

Messages that work combine gentle urgency, social proof and friction reduction (installment payments, guarantees, bonuses).

  • Early bird: -10 to -15% or free handling fees until a fixed date
  • Real emergency: stock or limited places (show the figure, not “soon full”)
  • Social proof: video testimonials from alumni, insertion rate, partner company logos
  • Unique CTA: “Take advantage of the offer” rather than “Learn more”

Meta Ads: seasonal campaign structure

On Meta, the seasonal launch is a receptive cold audience period. Structure into 3 distinct campaigns to keep budget control.

  • Campaign 1 — Prospecting: Advantage+ or CBO, 3–5 creatives (15–30 s video, testimonials carousel)
  • Campaign 2 — Retargeting: visitors landing 7/14/30 days, Facebook/Instagram page engagement
  • Campaign 3 — Hot leads: lookalike 1–3% on N-1 customers or converted customers
  • Targeting: 22–45 years old, business interests + target professions, geo city + 25 km
  • Budget: start at 150–250 MAD/day per offer, increase to 400–600 MAD/day in peak August

Google Ads: capturing search intent

In seasonal launch, Google Ads becomes strategic: prospects type “offer [business] Casablanca”, “conversion seasonal launch [domain]”. Don't leave those clicks to your competitors.

  • Search campaigns: transactional keywords (conversion, price, seasonal launch, September session)
  • Performance Max campaigns: with seasonal launch assets + feed if multi-offer catalog
  • RSA announcements: mention start date, early-bird, city, certification
  • Extensions: additional links (program, testimonials, contact), call, location
  • Auctions: Target CPA once 30+ conversions/month, otherwise Maximize Conversions capped

Landing page, WhatsApp and reminders

Seasonal traffic is expensive. Each unconverted visitor must enter a follow-up funnel.

Your landing page must display the deadline, the stock or remaining places, the 5-point offer and a short form (name, telephone, offer).

  • WhatsApp: response < 5 min, welcome script with offer date + deposit payment link
  • Follow-up D+1, D+3, D+7 on unconverted leads (automation or CRM)
  • Retargeting: “Your limited offer is waiting for you” ad with countdown
  • Tracking: Meta pixel + Google conversions + CRM conversion event

5 mistakes that cause you to miss the seasonal launch

These errors recur every year in our pre-launch audits.

  • Wait until September to launch campaigns (CPL ×2, maximum commercial pressure)
  • A single creative for 6 weeks (audience fatigue, drop in CTR)
  • Generic landing page without mention of “September launch”
  • No retargeting: 97% of visitors leave without converting
  • Undersized sales team in August (unprocessed leads = wasted budget)

Conclusion: anticipate, structure, scale

A seasonal peak is expected. Plan in advance, test in quiet times, intensify at the right time.

Need a turnkey plan? Our team structures your Meta/Google campaigns, optimizes your landing and configures your WhatsApp reminders.

FAQ

Ideally mid-July for testing, scale mid-August. Minimum: early August with aggressive budget and early-bird offer.

15,000 to 30,000 MAD/month in July–August for a main offer in a single city. Multiply by the number of active offers.

Meta to create demand and reach the undecided. Google to capture active search. Start 65/35 Meta/Google, adjust according to CPL and conversion rate.

Yes. A specific page with date, stock/places, early-bird and testimonials converts 2 to 3x better than a generic page.

Automated reminders, retargeting, then switching to the waiting list for the October or January session. Don't throw away leads: the seasonal launch lasts 6 weeks.

Yes. We offer a seasonal launch pack: strategy, creation, Meta/Google management, landing page and WhatsApp automation. Request a free audit on /contact.
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