Introducing the Impact Marketing Era
Marketing is
about to
be your
greatest asset
NZ Concrete Group
A 22-page Wix site replaced with a 49-page search-optimised website, live in six days. Google impressions up more than five times over in the first seven weeks.
5.6x
Google impressions, first 7 weeks
2.9x
Clicks, first 7 weeks
Airmax
A basic WordPress site replaced with a 98-page, search-optimised website - built with AI. Two months later: search visibility up 29x, Google clicks up 6x, and the phone doesn't stop.
1 → 10+
Calls per day
29x
Search visibility, 2 months
Empower Software
A workshop-software company with a tight ad budget and a flat year behind it. Three months later: a paid lead engine that scales, a search-optimised site pulling free organic traffic, and the first leads landing in Australia.
31
Qualified workshop leads, first 3 months
~$102
Cost per qualified lead
Alpha Trailers
A tired WordPress site replaced with a fast, search-optimised website - built with AI, live in six weeks. The owner now edits it himself in plain English.
199
Google clicks, first week
4,360
Impressions, first week
River Path Home Loans
A team of mortgage advisers left an established brokerage to start their own firm - no brand, no website, no online presence. Seven days later they had all three.
7
Days to launch
55+
Pages built
PPC Foiling
From 7 dealers to 95 - how a Kiwi wing foiling brand built a global B2B channel from scratch with King Tide.
7→95
Dealers across NA & Europe
Consistent
Reorders from dealer network
Smart Housing Solutions
From tyre-kickers to 6 signed contracts in two weeks. How a husband-and-wife tiny home business in New Zealand transformed their marketing from scattered to strategic.
6
Contracts in 2 weeks
10+
Quality leads per week
Marketing is the system
that generates a sale for a business.
and we make damn sure your system works
The King Tide Difference
We'd rather teach you to fish.
Most agencies rent you results - the leads flow while you pay, and stop the day you leave. We do the opposite: build the system, teach your team to run it, and make ourselves progressively less necessary.
You own everything
Website, ad accounts, content, data - all in your name from day one. If you ever leave, you take the whole system with you.
Your team learns the system
We document and train as we build - playbooks, prompts, and processes your people can actually run. No black boxes, no gatekeeping.
We step back, not lock in
No contracts holding you here. When you're ready to run it yourself, we hand over the rods - and we're a phone call away if you need us.
Impact Marketing
Ready to pick up the rod? Start here.
Learn the basics of our marketing philosophy - Impact Marketing - in one short video. It's the thinking behind every system we build.
These numbers ain't no coincidence
Real businesses that turned marketing into their greatest asset
%
Revenue increase in one year
$M
New product sales over 3 years
%
Increase in product sales over 1 month
New dealerships in 1 year
+
Articles from press camp event
M
Pre-orders of new product release
M
Organic views within a year
2 →
Calls a day within 2 months
The Word on the Street
Real results, real businesses
Mark Robotham
CEO, Manta5
“The team deliver results at more than twice the pace and impact than normal marketing executives. A real hands on do and deliver team. Jumping from strategy to execution and results in days. The best marketing exec I have ever worked with.”
Guy Howard-Willis
Founder, Torpedo 7
“Louis has a rare and hard-to-find talent for reaching and engaging a target market. He made marketing a core competency of our business. I'm still blown away by the reach and engagement we had on social media and the thousands of enquiries we received over the years.”
Sam Loader
Founder, PPC Foiling
“The foiling industry is super competitive, and standing out isn't easy. We've made huge progress - we're selling more to end consumers and signing up dealers faster than we ever have. It's momentum.”
Cherrie Wheeler
Presto Resourcing
“Louis and Ella at King Tide are incredible, after a full brief, intel gathering and outlining our current frustrations and what we were looking for, these guys delivered!! Not only were they incredibly responsive, but they were also intuitive to tap into our Industry to produce result quickly, collaboratively and without fuss - would 100% recommend.”
Gemma Rose
Gemma Rose
“Steph really helped me understand how I could create more opportunities for people to say yes to my work. She's helped me up-skill in the sales process in a way that feels so authentic, and take my social media content to the next level with a Content Plan. Our work together in a few short months has seen an increase in sales from $5-20k months, to up to $50k and I can see exactly how these tweaks will continue to grow not only my business, but the impact I know I can create with my beautiful community. I'm feeling more confident, clear and inspired by content and marketing, and that's down to Steph's coaching, guidance and support! Highly recommend.”
Greg Johnston
37 South Capital
“The team at King Tide are great people to work with. They strike a rare balance between big picture strategic thinking and sharp execution to ensure they deliver actual results, not just glossy reports. Highly recommend.”
Leisha Burrows
O'Brien Homes
“King tide are great to deal with! Always proactive and get the job done. A Great support for our business.”
Natalia Pepperell
Pepper Web
“Absolutely love King Tide! The team is welcoming, the vibe is on-point, and the quality of work never disappoints. You can tell they genuinely care about what they do – everything feels thoughtful and well-executed.”
Rory McClennan
Kiwilink
“Used KingTide for launching the new brand. Both Louis and Steph were epic to deal with from the outset and really helped get the word out and drive traffic back to our new site. Super professional, open communication and smashed all the deliverables. Would certainly recommend and will be coming back!”
Katie Harding
Harding and Son Construction
“Steph and the team at King Tide NZ have helped put a boost into our small, family owned business. They are professional and work fast to get things moving! You wont be disappointed joining their team!”
Benjamin Johnson
New Grounds Energy
“Relatable, easy to work, ability to pivot, knowledgeable. Just some of the ways I would describe these guys. Will continue to work with them.”
Jacques du Plessis
Dumore
“Cannot praise King Tide enough! Absolutely smash it in all areas. From socials to a full marketing funnel, they will go above and beyond.”
Nicola Turner
Smart Housing Solutions
“We engaged King Tide to help us improve our social media marketing strategies and increase the effectiveness of our promotions. The results have been overwhelmingly positive. The King Tide team is friendly, supportive, and highly knowledgeable. I'm very glad we chose to work with them and would highly recommend their services.”
Shane Walsh
Waipa District Council
“The team at King Tide assisted with the social media strategy for my campaign for election to the Waipa District Council. It was a very successful strategy. The team at King Tide were a pleasure to work with, their creative thinking, humour and production skills made my posts stand out from my competitors.”
Jake
RB Thomas Building
“We've been using King Tide for 12 months as a general advisor for all marketing. The improvement we've seen in our business is off the charts and I see no other reason for it. They're awesome to deal with, incredibly knowledgeable, and their advice works. Can not recommend enough.”
Mark Robotham
CEO, Manta5
“The team deliver results at more than twice the pace and impact than normal marketing executives. A real hands on do and deliver team. Jumping from strategy to execution and results in days. The best marketing exec I have ever worked with.”
Guy Howard-Willis
Founder, Torpedo 7
“Louis has a rare and hard-to-find talent for reaching and engaging a target market. He made marketing a core competency of our business. I'm still blown away by the reach and engagement we had on social media and the thousands of enquiries we received over the years.”
Sam Loader
Founder, PPC Foiling
“The foiling industry is super competitive, and standing out isn't easy. We've made huge progress - we're selling more to end consumers and signing up dealers faster than we ever have. It's momentum.”
Cherrie Wheeler
Presto Resourcing
“Louis and Ella at King Tide are incredible, after a full brief, intel gathering and outlining our current frustrations and what we were looking for, these guys delivered!! Not only were they incredibly responsive, but they were also intuitive to tap into our Industry to produce result quickly, collaboratively and without fuss - would 100% recommend.”
Gemma Rose
Gemma Rose
“Steph really helped me understand how I could create more opportunities for people to say yes to my work. She's helped me up-skill in the sales process in a way that feels so authentic, and take my social media content to the next level with a Content Plan. Our work together in a few short months has seen an increase in sales from $5-20k months, to up to $50k and I can see exactly how these tweaks will continue to grow not only my business, but the impact I know I can create with my beautiful community. I'm feeling more confident, clear and inspired by content and marketing, and that's down to Steph's coaching, guidance and support! Highly recommend.”
Greg Johnston
37 South Capital
“The team at King Tide are great people to work with. They strike a rare balance between big picture strategic thinking and sharp execution to ensure they deliver actual results, not just glossy reports. Highly recommend.”
Leisha Burrows
O'Brien Homes
“King tide are great to deal with! Always proactive and get the job done. A Great support for our business.”
Natalia Pepperell
Pepper Web
“Absolutely love King Tide! The team is welcoming, the vibe is on-point, and the quality of work never disappoints. You can tell they genuinely care about what they do – everything feels thoughtful and well-executed.”
Rory McClennan
Kiwilink
“Used KingTide for launching the new brand. Both Louis and Steph were epic to deal with from the outset and really helped get the word out and drive traffic back to our new site. Super professional, open communication and smashed all the deliverables. Would certainly recommend and will be coming back!”
Katie Harding
Harding and Son Construction
“Steph and the team at King Tide NZ have helped put a boost into our small, family owned business. They are professional and work fast to get things moving! You wont be disappointed joining their team!”
Benjamin Johnson
New Grounds Energy
“Relatable, easy to work, ability to pivot, knowledgeable. Just some of the ways I would describe these guys. Will continue to work with them.”
Jacques du Plessis
Dumore
“Cannot praise King Tide enough! Absolutely smash it in all areas. From socials to a full marketing funnel, they will go above and beyond.”
Nicola Turner
Smart Housing Solutions
“We engaged King Tide to help us improve our social media marketing strategies and increase the effectiveness of our promotions. The results have been overwhelmingly positive. The King Tide team is friendly, supportive, and highly knowledgeable. I'm very glad we chose to work with them and would highly recommend their services.”
Shane Walsh
Waipa District Council
“The team at King Tide assisted with the social media strategy for my campaign for election to the Waipa District Council. It was a very successful strategy. The team at King Tide were a pleasure to work with, their creative thinking, humour and production skills made my posts stand out from my competitors.”
Jake
RB Thomas Building
“We've been using King Tide for 12 months as a general advisor for all marketing. The improvement we've seen in our business is off the charts and I see no other reason for it. They're awesome to deal with, incredibly knowledgeable, and their advice works. Can not recommend enough.”
Mark Robotham
“The team deliver results at more than twice the pace and impact than normal marketing executives. A real hands on do and deliver team. Jumping from strategy to execution and results in days. The best marketing exec I have ever worked with.”
Guy Howard-Willis
“Louis has a rare and hard-to-find talent for reaching and engaging a target market. He made marketing a core competency of our business. I'm still blown away by the reach and engagement we had on social media and the thousands of enquiries we received over the years.”
Sam Loader
“The foiling industry is super competitive, and standing out isn't easy. We've made huge progress - we're selling more to end consumers and signing up dealers faster than we ever have. It's momentum.”
Cherrie Wheeler
“Louis and Ella at King Tide are incredible, after a full brief, intel gathering and outlining our current frustrations and what we were looking for, these guys delivered!! Not only were they incredibly responsive, but they were also intuitive to tap into our Industry to produce result quickly, collaboratively and without fuss - would 100% recommend.”
Gemma Rose
“Steph really helped me understand how I could create more opportunities for people to say yes to my work. She's helped me up-skill in the sales process in a way that feels so authentic, and take my social media content to the next level with a Content Plan. Our work together in a few short months has seen an increase in sales from $5-20k months, to up to $50k and I can see exactly how these tweaks will continue to grow not only my business, but the impact I know I can create with my beautiful community. I'm feeling more confident, clear and inspired by content and marketing, and that's down to Steph's coaching, guidance and support! Highly recommend.”
Greg Johnston
“The team at King Tide are great people to work with. They strike a rare balance between big picture strategic thinking and sharp execution to ensure they deliver actual results, not just glossy reports. Highly recommend.”
The Humans Behind It
Real people. Just down the road.
King Tide is Louis, Steph, and a tight crew in Kihikihi, Waikato. No account-manager wall, no offshore hand-offs - the people who build your marketing system are the same people who answer when you call.
Meet the team →
that's us
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