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A national e-commerce pet supplier tested audio for the first time and beat campaign goals by 63% with Experian Curated Deals. Here’s how they turned a small test into a core growth channel.What challenge did the pet brand face?
A national e-commerce pet supplier wanted to expand into audio advertising to diversify beyond display campaigns. But with only one team member available to test this new channel, they faced three hurdles:
- Prove performance in a new channel
- Run lean with limited bandwidth
- Show purchase intent, engaged site visits, and completion rates fast
They needed a partner to handle execution and supply optimization so their lean team could focus on strategy and selling audio internally.
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The solution: How did Experian Curated Deals help?
To test audio efficiently without adding internal overhead, the brand turned to Experian Curated Deals. Experian Curated Deals unified premium audience data with curated audio inventory into a performance-ready private marketplace, delivered via a simple Deal ID and optimized on the supply-side in real time.
This approach allowed the brand to validate audio quickly while maintaining performance confidence and operational simplicity.
“What stood out about Experian was their real-time control and the depth of their trading team. I knew I could hand them a campaign, and they’d run with it.”
National e-commerce pet supplierProgrammatic Media Lead
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What were the campaign’s results?
Curated Dealsoptimizedperformance at the supply level and enriched inventory with real-time audiencesignals, and the brand drove measurable results without adding creative refreshes or operational complexity.
In just a few months, audio transformed from a small test into a top-performing channel:
- Exceeded KPIs by 63%
- Increased purchase intent and engagement vs. competing platforms
- Matched display performance without creative refreshes or incentive overlays
- Earned budget increases, positioning audio as a long-term investment
- Reduced internal setup time, freeing the team for strategic projects
“Experian became more than just a media partner: they filled critical gaps that would typically require outsized investment in internal resourcing.”
National e-commerce pet supplierCMO
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Why does this matter for marketers?
Audio is no longer experimental. When paired with premium audience data and optimized supply paths, it becomes a scalable performance channel.
This case study shows how brands can:
For marketers navigating limited resources and pressure to prove ROI quickly, Experian Curated Deals provides both operational simplicity and measurable outcomes.
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Curated Deals FAQs
Experian Curated Deals unify premium data and premium inventory into optimized private marketplaces designed for performance. Delivered as simple Deal IDs, Curated Deals enrich bidstreams with real-time, privacy-safe signals and apply supply path optimization to improve efficiency and campaign outcomes.
Experian Curated Deals allow brands to combine high-intent audience data with premium audio inventory while optimizing supply paths automatically. This reduces operational complexity and improves performance without relying on legacy identifiers
Yes. In this case, audio campaigns not only exceeded awareness and engagement goals but also matched the conversion performance traditionally associated with display.
Experian supports lean teams by providing the choice between self-service activation or fully managed support, scaling resources as needed without contracts or minimum commitments. By managing setup, supply optimization, and reporting, Experian acts as an extension of your team, reducing internal workload while driving performance.
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