A New Kind of Marketing Agency for the Waikato

If you're a business owner in Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Cambridge, or anywhere across the greater Waikato region, you already know the challenge: marketing your business effectively while running everything else.

That's exactly why we started King Tide Marketing.

We're a marketing agency and website builder based right here in Kihikihi - and we exist to help Waikato businesses turn marketing into the money-making asset it should be.

Who We Are

King Tide Marketing was founded by Steph Kingsford and Louis Wilks - two marketers with a combined 30 years of experience and a shared belief that every business deserves marketing that actually works.

Louis built his reputation placing New Zealand start-up Manta5 on the world stage - generating over 790 million social media views and $29 million in sales across seven regions. Steph is the strategist behind the scenes, turning complexity into clarity for three award-winning start-ups while raising the pair's two young children.

Together with marketing coordinator Ella Greenslade, we operate from our office on the main street of Kihikihi, proudly serving businesses across Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Hamilton, and the wider Waikato.

What We Do

Marketing Strategy & Execution

We don't just hand you a strategy document and walk away. We design, implement, and optimise complete marketing systems tailored to your specific business, industry, and audience. Whether you need someone to guide you through the process or take the reins entirely, we have a path for you.

Website Design & Development

Your website is the engine room of your marketing. We build websites that don't just look good - they actually convert visitors into leads and customers. From simple business websites to full e-commerce builds, we design and develop sites for businesses across Te Awamutu, Cambridge, and the Waikato that are fast, mobile-friendly, and built to perform. Read more about what to expect from a website build.

Digital Marketing

From paid advertising on Google and social media to content creation, email marketing, and SEO - we cover the full spectrum of digital marketing. Everything we do is guided by our Impact Marketing philosophy: focus on the 20% of marketing that drives 80% of results.

AI & Automation

We help Waikato businesses identify and implement AI tools and automations that save time, reduce costs, and improve marketing performance. The landscape is changing fast - we make sure you're ahead of the curve.

Our Approach: Impact Marketing

We've developed a unique marketing philosophy we call Impact Marketing. The core idea is simple: most businesses spread themselves too thin across too many marketing activities. We help you identify the high-impact actions that actually move the needle, build a system around them, and scale from there.

It's marketing that compounds over time - getting more effective and efficient as your system matures.

Two Ways to Work With Us

The Coaching Accelerator

A 90-day programme for business owners who want to master marketing themselves. You'll get live coaching calls, step-by-step workbooks, and expert feedback to design and implement your own high-impact marketing system. Perfect if you're hands-on and want to build the skill in-house.

The Full Service Accelerator

A 90-day programme where a proven marketing expert from our team works inside your business. We take the lead on your entire marketing function - from strategy to execution - with the goal of building a system that eventually runs without us.

Why Local Matters

We're not a faceless agency in Auckland. We're based in the Waikato because this is our home. We understand the local market, the local media, and the local audience. When you work with King Tide, you're working with people who genuinely care about the success of businesses in Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Cambridge, Hamilton, and the surrounding region.

We've seen first-hand the talent and ingenuity that Waikato business owners bring to the table. Our job is to make sure that talent gets the marketing it deserves.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you need a new website, a complete marketing overhaul, or just some expert guidance to point you in the right direction - we'd love to hear from you.

King Tide Marketing 74 Lyon Street, Kihikihi, Waikato 3800 [email protected] | +64 27 843 4663

Book a free call and let's talk about turning marketing into your greatest asset.

Introducing King Tide Marketing - High-Impact Marketing & Website Design for the Waikato