Seriously good promotions with ZURU

ZURU, a global consumer goods manufacturer, wanted to expand its presence on Walmart by testing new Sponsored Search ad types for Rascal + Friends, its premium disposable diaper brand.

Brand
ZURU
Campaign Date
Mar 15 – May 1, 2023
Goals
Boost conversion and sales

Opportunity

ZURU, a global consumer goods manufacturer, wanted to expand its presence on Walmart by testing new Sponsored Search ad types for Rascal + Friends, its premium disposable diaper brand.

Solution

The advertiser participated in a beta test of Sponsored Videos to help boost engagement with high-quality video content and inspire sales by having ads serve prominently in Search In-grid results.

Strategy

This was an opportunity for ZURU to test new Sponsored Search placements to help grab the attention of additional Walmart customers. The advertiser also recognized the benefits of activating different formats to enrich campaigns beyond standard Sponsored Products placements.

The tactics

ZURU used branded keyword targeting to test Sponsored Videos ad placements and activated nonbranded keyword targeting to boost visibility around the Rascal + Friends | CoComelon co-branded offering by pulling in new Walmart customers searching for similar items.

Big Wins

2.3 X

Units sold vs. similar video campaigns2

2.6 X

Conversion rate vs. similar video campaigns2

17 X

Click-through rate vs. similar video campaigns2

80 %

Increase in ROAS vS. similar video campaigns1

Sources: 1Walmart first-party data, 2023; Mar. 15-May 1, 2023 vs. Walmart DSP reporting, Apr. 19-May 16, 2023. 2Walmart first-party data, 2023; Mar. 15-May 1, 2023 vs. other Sponsored Videos campaigns using similar tactics run during the same time period.

Key takeaways

Sponsored Videos

Sponsored Videos offer a visually engaging format that can help brands stand out beyond standard Sponsored Products placements.

Non-branded keyword targeting

Incorporating nonbranded keyword targeting can help increase brand visibility.

Co-branded content

Co-branded content can help boost interest by drawing on the audiences of both brands.

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