AWARDS 2012 CASE STUDY: Category 1: ‘When is a map more than a map?’ for Google by Earnest

Your download has started. Here are three more on this topic that may interest you.

Complete the form to instantly download all three.

Google went to Earnest with a very specific task: to develop a campaign to drive sales of its Google Maps for Business software.Working with one of the world’s most recognisable companies didn’t mean the campaign could take care of itself. We needed to put across an important business case, tuning into the needs of different audiences, while remaining humorous, informative and on-brand.The campaign involved:-An integrated marketing campaign, targeting senior executives in the UK retail and transport and logistics industries- High-impact pop-up book style direct mail, featuring personalised Google Maps based on the target’s location. These were supported by targeted e-DM and online ads- Personalised URLs driving executives through to a microsite featuring relevant content, videos, case studies and a ‘refer a colleague’ email function- ‘The Little Book of Google Maps for Business’ – a handy and informative guide that would encourage social sharingThe campaign resulted in a potential pipeline of $1.25m, 136 leads, 3,500 unique site visits.

Google went to Earnest with a very specific task: to develop a campaign to drive sales of its Google Maps for Business software.

Working with one of the world’s most recognisable companies didn’t mean the campaign could take care of itself. We needed to put across an important business case, tuning into the needs of different audiences, while remaining humorous, informative and on-brand.

The campaign involved:

-An integrated marketing campaign, targeting senior executives in the UK retail and transport and logistics industries

– High-impact pop-up book style direct mail, featuring personalised Google Maps based on the target’s location. These were supported by targeted e-DM and online ads

– Personalised URLs driving executives through to a microsite featuring relevant content, videos, case studies and a ‘refer a colleague’ email function

– ‘The Little Book of Google Maps for Business’ – a handy and informative guide that would encourage social sharing

The campaign resulted in a potential pipeline of $1.25m, 136 leads, 3,500 unique site visits.

Elevation Awards 2025 - submission guide

Elevation Awards 2025 Submission Guide

Ready to showcase your B2B marketing success? Download the Elevation Awards 2025 Submission Guide for everything you need to know about entering, including key dates, categories, and tips for crafting a winning entry.
b2b marketing trends

B2B Marketing Awards: Breakthrough Trends Report 2025

Highlighting the trends powering the future of B2B campaigns and creative – based on insights from entries to the B2B Marketing Awards
B2B marketing

B2B Marketing Awards Winners Report 2024

This report is your ultimate guide to the most innovative and impactful campaigns in the industry. From groundbreaking omni-channel strategies to revolutionary uses of AI, this report showcases the most pioneering initiatives that have driven

Download the Report

Access These Extra Downloads

Country Flag

B2B strategies. B2B skills.
B2B growth.

Propolis helps B2B marketers confidently build the right strategies and skills to drive growth and prove their impact.