ADU
Feb – Oct. ’25
Industry
Retail
The Challenge
Defining Premium in a Crowded Market
For a high-end retailer like ADU, the challenge isn’t just finding customers—it’s finding the right customers. In the competitive DC–Baltimore corridor, ADU needed to connect with homeowners who view appliances as more than just utilities, but as long-term investments in their lifestyle.
The objective was clear: elevate the ADU brand and stay top-of-mind for mid-career homeowners during those critical moments when they are ready to upgrade. It wasn’t just about being seen; it was about being relevant in a landscape where consumers have no shortage of options.
The Strategy
Precision Meets Lifestyle
ADU partnered with Coastal Style Digital to bridge the gap between their premium showrooms and the digital lives of their target audience. By focusing on a sophisticated digital strategy, we ensured that ADU’s message reached high-value shoppers exactly where they spend their time.
Rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach, we prioritized precision. We helped ADU navigate the complex digital journey of a modern homeowner—from the initial spark of inspiration to the final decision to visit a showroom. By placing the brand in high-intent environments across all devices, we turned digital curiosity into real-world action, ensuring every impression reinforced ADU’s reputation for quality, trust and elevated living.
Key Campaign Metrics
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Performance Highlights
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Top CTRs
- Washington, DC: 1.43%
- Baltimore, MD: 1.16%
- Reston, VA: 0.98%
- Ashburn, VA: 0.65%
- Arlington, VA: 0.70%
02
Device Insights
- Mobile: 700.4k impressions, 14.1k clicks, 2.01% CTR → dominant channel for both scale and efficiency
- Tablet: 61.3k impressions, 1.6k clicks, 2.60% CTR → highest engagement rate, indicating strong content resonance among tablet users
- Desktop: 1.1M impressions, 555 clicks, 0.05% CTR → minimal contribution to overall engagement but useful for awareness
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Geo Highlights
- Washington, DC: 272k impressions, 3.9k clicks, 1.43% CTR → top-performing metro area and campaign anchor
- Baltimore, MD:66.2k impressions, 768 clicks, 1.16% CTR → strong secondary market with quality engagement
- Reston, VA: 29.7k impressions, 125 clicks, 0.98% CTR → best performing Virginia suburb by efficiency
- Alexandria, VA: 46.6k impressions, 322 clicks, 0.69% CTR
- Ashburn, VA: 105.6k impressions, 687 clicks, 0.65% CTR
04
Executive Summary
- Total Delivery: 1,836,401 impressions and 16,203 clicks
- CTR: 0.88% overall, exceeding standard benchmarks for regional display campaigns
- Key Outcomes: Mobile and tablet users aged 25–44, with women slightly outpacing men in engagement
- Click-to-conversion (all devices): 0.37% of clicks converted to an appointment
- Outcome: Strong, sustained performance across the D.C.–Baltimore–Northern Virginia corridor, confirming ADU’s appeal among digitally engaged homeowners, builders and real estate audiences
Conclusion
From February through October 2025, the campaign delivered 1.75 million impressions, 15,847 clicks and an overall 0.91% CTR, sustaining strong engagement across the D.C.–Maryland–Virginia region. Mobile and tablet devices continued to lead performance, achieving 2.02% and 2.53% CTRs respectively, reinforcing the effectiveness of ADU’s visual-first creative and mobile-optimized design in reaching active homeowners and industry professionals.
Washington, D.C. remained the anchor market with a 1.46% CTR, followed by Baltimore (1.17%) and Reston (1.03%), each showing above-benchmark engagement among high-intent audiences. Interaction was strongest among users aged 25–44, aligning with mid-career professionals and household decision-makers actively exploring home renovation and expansion opportunities.
As the campaign continues, performance data is guiding ADU’s next phase of refinement. Expanded retargeting efforts, additional mobile-first placements and contextual creative testing will further strengthen conversion pathways and brand lift. The sustained momentum positions ADU to continue transforming awareness into qualified showroom traffic and measurable growth across the region.


