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Guide: What Makes A Strong Case Study

How to build compelling Case Studies that attract Advertisers

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Why Case Studies Matter

Case Studies in Shopfront play a vital role in showcasing campaign effectiveness and publisher creativity. They don’t just tell a success story; they demonstrate value to advertisers and strengthen your position as a trusted partner.

A well-crafted Case Study boosts discoverability and engagement. It helps Advertisers quickly understand what’s possible, how you solve brand challenges, and why your campaigns deliver results. When clear and data-driven, Case Studies act like a proactive pitch, inviting advertisers to explore, connect, and book with confidence.

Core Elements of a Strong Case Study

To stand out in Shopfront, your Case Study should include:

1. Engaging Title

Short, powerful, and campaign-focused. Check out the example below:

  • Avoid: “Case Study: Engagement Campaign”

  • Recommendation: “How Brand X Drove 65% More Youth Engagement with Interactive Video”

2. Campaign Overview

Include the campaign name, advertiser name, KPIs, brand logo, and a hero image or video

  • Strong Hero Image/Video: A bold still or clip from campaign creative

  • Avoid: Unrelated stock imagery

3. Campaign Context

Clearly outline the brand challenge, your solution, and any relevant background details

  • Brand Challenge Example: “Brand X wanted to reach Gen Z audiences, who were disengaged with traditional media.”

  • Publisher Solution Example: “We launched a multi-platform video strategy with interactive short-form content optimised for TikTok and Instagram.”

4. Results

Highlight the headline outcome, followed by supporting metrics

  • Example:

    • 87% video completion rate

    • 25% above engagement benchmark

    • 2.4M impressions delivered in 4 weeks

5. Content Examples

Provide at least three campaign assets across different formats

  • Mix campaign screenshots, creative assets, and in-feed ad captures to demonstrate campaign breadth and creativity

6. Supporting Materials

Add slides, PDFs, or external Case Studies for depth

  • Use supporting assets to showcase campaign scale and reinforce performance results

7. Client Testimonial (optional but highly valuable)

Having at least one testimonial can add trust and credibility

  • Example: “This campaign exceeded expectations - not only did it surpass performance targets, it also helped us reach our audience in new and innovative ways.”


Best Practices for Impact

Follow these best practices to ensure your Case Study resonates with Advertisers:

1. Lead with compelling visuals

  • Use campaign-created images or videos, rather than stock content

  • Select a hero asset that captures campaign success

  • Use high-resolution imagery for clarity and impact

  • Choose a landscape format for the lead/hero image

2. Be specific and data-driven

  • Share exact figures instead of vague claims

  • Example: “Achieved 1.8M impressions, 35% above target showing high resonance with our adventure-loving readers."

3. Show variety

  • Provide at least three content examples in different formats

  • Demonstrate campaign breadth and creativity

4. Leverage testimonials

  • Authentic advertiser quotes add authority and trust

5. Add supporting materials

  • Upload relevant slides or PDFs to flesh out your Case Study and provide additional detail

6. Keep it skimmable

  • Use bullet points, headings, and highlights so Advertisers can find what they need quickly

  • Lead with impact. Place your strongest results up front

💡 Tip: Think of your Case Study as both a showcase and a sales tool. Strong visuals, specific results, and authentic testimonials are what make Advertisers take notice.


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