Industrial Supplier B2B Campaign

An industrial supply distributor wanted to modernize its lead generation beyond trade shows and referrals.

This is an illustrative sample case study created to demonstrate our approach and capabilities. Figures shown are realistic, demo values rather than verified historical results.

SEO + LinkedIn Ads
+111%LinkedIn Engagement
Client
Ironclad Industrial Supply
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Duration
8 Months
Services
SEO, LinkedIn Ads, Content Marketing

Project Overview

An industrial supply distributor wanted to modernize its lead generation beyond trade shows and referrals.

The Challenge

  • Low volume of qualified leads from the website
  • Limited visibility on LinkedIn among target decision-makers
  • Website did not clearly articulate the company's value proposition
  • Long, unstructured sales cycle with little marketing support

Goals

  • Build visibility and credibility among target decision-makers on LinkedIn
  • Improve website messaging to support the sales process
  • Strengthen organic visibility for relevant industry searches
  • Increase the volume of qualified leads reaching the sales team

Strategy

LinkedIn Ads and organic content targeting specific roles and industries
SEO content strategy for industry and use-case keywords
Website messaging and case study development to support sales
Email nurture sequences for inbound leads
Account-based marketing for a shortlist of priority accounts

Execution

  • Launched LinkedIn Ads campaigns targeting specific job titles and industries
  • Published a series of case studies and use-case pages for organic search
  • Rebuilt key website pages to better support the sales conversation
  • Set up lead-scoring and nurture sequences for inbound inquiries
  • Ran a focused account-based marketing pilot for priority accounts

Results Dashboard

+111%
LinkedIn Engagement
+90%
Organic Traffic
-18%
Cost Per Lead
49 leads/mo
Qualified Leads

Before vs. After

MetricBeforeAfter
Monthly Qualified Leads62 leads86 leads
LinkedIn Engagement Rate1.7%3.8%
Cost Per Lead$80$54

Project Timeline

1
Month 1
Research & Audit

Audited the current setup, researched the competitive landscape, and identified the highest-impact opportunities.

2
Month 2
Implementation & Setup

Set up tracking, campaigns, and the technical foundation needed to execute the strategy.

3
Month 3
Content & Creative Development

Produced the content, creative, and page updates required to support the campaign.

4
Month 4
Campaign Launch

Launched campaigns and went live with the updated pages and content.

5
Month 5
Optimization

Reviewed early performance data and optimized targeting, creative, and budget allocation.

6
Month 6
Testing & Refinement

Ran structured tests on messaging, creative, and page elements to improve performance.

7
Month 7
Scaling

Scaled budget and content production behind the channels and tactics that were performing best.

8
Month 8
Performance Review

Reviewed results against the original goals and identified next steps.

Visual Snapshots

Ironclad Industrial Supply — Campaign Dashboard (Illustrative)
Ironclad Industrial Supply — Analytics Dashboard (Illustrative)
Ironclad Industrial Supply — Search Performance (Illustrative)
Ironclad Industrial Supply — Reporting Dashboard (Illustrative)

Tools & Platforms

HubSpotGoogle Analytics 4Google Search ConsoleLinkedIn Campaign Manager

Key Takeaways

  • The primary result, +111% linkedin engagement, came from prioritizing: LinkedIn Ads and organic content targeting specific roles and industries.
  • Build visibility and credibility among target decision-makers on LinkedIn remained the guiding priority throughout the engagement.
  • Consistent reporting made it possible to see which parts of the strategy were driving results and adjust the rest.

Sample Client Feedback

Sample feedback

"We went from being largely invisible on LinkedIn to having a real, recognizable presence among the accounts we care about."

M
Marketing Manager — B2B Company
Sample Client Feedback

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