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    RUSTY SURFBOARDS

    Where surf meets scale:

    digital built for

    category leadership.

    Challenge

    Rusty Surfboards didn’t just need more clicks - they needed a growth engine. The challenge was threefold.

    First, we had to build measurement foundations fit for scale. Every interaction, every touchpoint, every conversion had to be tracked with absolute clarity so decisions could be driven by real data, not guesswork.

    Second, because each board is made-to-order, this wasn’t about chasing empty leads - it was about streamlining the funnel to attract, qualify, and convert only the highest-value customers. Quality over quantity, always.

    Finally, we needed a full-funnel strategy that respected Rusty’s heritage as a lifestyle brand while driving measurable performance. That meant balancing long-term brand equity (awareness, authority, credibility) with short-term wins (lead flow and eCommerce sales) to create sustainable growth online.

    Rusty Surfboards - Performance Marketing Agency - TIDAL Digital

    Strategy

    Scaling Rusty wasn’t about switching on ads and waiting for waves to roll in – it was about building a system that captured, qualified, and converted interest while strengthening the brand for the long haul. In a market where surfboards aren’t just products but high-ticket, high-loyalty investments, the challenge wasn’t generating clicks, it was earning trust and establishing Rusty as the brand of choice for serious riders.

    Every interaction needed to work harder: from discovery ads that carried the spirit of the brand, to streamlined lead capture designed for how South African customers actually wanted to buy, to long-form content that cemented Rusty’s reputation as a surf authority. The strategy wasn’t “performance for performance’s sake” – was building a growth engine that delivered revenue today while compounding Rusty’s market position tomorrow.

    “It’s been great working with Tidal. They’ve taken the time to understand our business, our brand and have used data effectively to drive online sales for Rusty Surfboards.”

    NOEL RAHME – MANAGING PARTNER

    THE RESULTS WE ACHIEVED

    9x

    increase in organic conversions

    60%

    increase in category share of voice

    4.4x

    profit on ad spend (poas)

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