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For more information about Clever Zebo, contact sales@cleverzebo.com or visit www.cleverzebo.com
ActionQuest has been
creating at-sea adventure
trainings for teens
since the 1970s and has
become the most trusted
name in teen adventure
programming.
case study
THE CHALLENGE
Although an important source of new leads and customers, high
acquisition costs burned quickly through ActionQuest’s monthly
Google AdWords budget, limiting reach.
THE SOLUTION
Through a rigorous analysis of historical data and performance,
it became clear that there were multiple opportunities for
optimization. In 3Q2011, Clever Zebo helped ActionQuest
implement the following strategies:
•	Tight, thematic ad groups focused on high potential
keywords
•	Match type control, especially greater use of Exact Match
•	Vigorous and copy testing and optimization
•	Day parting and proactive bid management
•	Display network optimization
For more information about Clever Zebo, contact sales@cleverzebo.com or visit www.cleverzebo.com
Clever Zebo is a team of smart marketers who help companies perfect their conversion path
through A/B testing and optimize digital advertising to perform awesomely.
The Results Almost immediately, cost per acquisition started dropping while order
volume stayed constant or increased. In a year over year (2012 vs.
2011) analysis of Q1 results, ActionQuest accomplished:
•	Increased impression share and reach
•	Increased 25% in order volume
•	Increased 35% in cost per acquisition
Sam Williamson
Operational Director, Global Expeditions Group
“ ”
Just wanted to thank you
again for your work on our
CPC account. This past month
saw almost a 100% increase in
conversions.

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ActionQuest-Case-Study-Clever-Zebo

  • 1. For more information about Clever Zebo, contact sales@cleverzebo.com or visit www.cleverzebo.com ActionQuest has been creating at-sea adventure trainings for teens since the 1970s and has become the most trusted name in teen adventure programming. case study THE CHALLENGE Although an important source of new leads and customers, high acquisition costs burned quickly through ActionQuest’s monthly Google AdWords budget, limiting reach. THE SOLUTION Through a rigorous analysis of historical data and performance, it became clear that there were multiple opportunities for optimization. In 3Q2011, Clever Zebo helped ActionQuest implement the following strategies: • Tight, thematic ad groups focused on high potential keywords • Match type control, especially greater use of Exact Match • Vigorous and copy testing and optimization • Day parting and proactive bid management • Display network optimization
  • 2. For more information about Clever Zebo, contact sales@cleverzebo.com or visit www.cleverzebo.com Clever Zebo is a team of smart marketers who help companies perfect their conversion path through A/B testing and optimize digital advertising to perform awesomely. The Results Almost immediately, cost per acquisition started dropping while order volume stayed constant or increased. In a year over year (2012 vs. 2011) analysis of Q1 results, ActionQuest accomplished: • Increased impression share and reach • Increased 25% in order volume • Increased 35% in cost per acquisition Sam Williamson Operational Director, Global Expeditions Group “ ” Just wanted to thank you again for your work on our CPC account. This past month saw almost a 100% increase in conversions.