Cutting through a Hub71-dominated market and a 6–8 month decision journey
DIFC was competing in a market dominated by Hub71, which was aggressively attracting tech founders through strong incentives and market hype. The task was to cut through that noise and influence a long, complex 6–8 month decision-making journey, while positioning DIFC as the go-to hub for high-quality founders, investors, and ecosystem partners in the UAE.
OUR APPROACH
A full-funnel performance marketing strategy powered by paid media, built to capture demand and nurture prospects across a long decision cycle.
Full-funnel intent targeting
Intent-based targeting across Search, Social, and Display captured active demand and nurtured prospects over time.
Segmentation & dynamic messaging
Advanced audience segmentation, behavioral retargeting, and dynamic messaging served tailored content at each stage of the decision journey.
Continuous optimization
Ongoing optimization of creatives, bidding, and conversion paths ensured efficient budget allocation, improved lead quality, and consistent growth in qualified applications and partner engagement.