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Proven results for family-run garden centres
Take a look at how Hilltop Garden Centre in Essex has seen vastly increased footfall, awareness and sales after we implemented our marketing services - just one year in
We worked with Hilltop Garden Centre in Essex back from 2015-2017 while at another marketing agency, and enjoyed every minute of it. Fast forward to March 2024 and the opportunity came up to work with them again - naturally, we jumped at the chance.
Take a look at the incredible results they've seen from our targeted email marketing campaigns in under a year.
540%
Increase in clicks from the newsletter to the website between Feb 2024 to Feb 2025
64%
Of customers open their email newsletter each month, compared to the industry standard of 41%
73%
Increase in customers signing up to receive Hilltop's monthly newsletter - in just a year
180%
Increase on their email click to open rate, compared to the Home & Garden industry standard
Event Marketing
Events have become one of Hilltop's most successful projects for bringing hundreds of visitors - both old and new - to their garden centre. In December 2024 the garden centre held a launch evening for the opening of their Christmas wonderland and were indundated with visitors - in fact, they ran out of food just one hour after opening their doors.
This event was so successful, Hilltop went on to organise an Easter event and another Christmas event in 2025 - both were sell-outs.
Working with Alison has been an absolute pleasure! Her innovative designs and marketing strategies have significantly boosted our restaurant's foot traffic. The impact was especially noticeable during the Christmas event, where her creativity brought a festive atmosphere that attracted numerous new customers. I highly recommend her services to any business looking to enhance its visibility and customer engagement. Alison's dedication and expertise are truly unmatched.
David Dhaine - Head Chef, Floral Days Cafe at Hilltop Garden Centre
Get more feet through your doors
This level of awareness - and ultimately footfall and more sales - was created through:
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Targeted email campaigns
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Consistent Facebook posts and stories
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The creation and management of Facebook Events
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Press releases submitted to the local newspaper
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In-store posters
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SEO optimised blog posts
I'd like to thank Alison for her commitment to our business. Since joining us, Alison has contributed to developing our garden centre by being very proactive with marketing by understanding how we operate, using our e shots, website and social media. Our business has benefited from increased footfall with strong promotional activity.
Steve Coe - Garden Centre Manager at Hilltop Garden Centre
Examples of additional projects
Help with events
Ideas and additional help promoting workshops, coffee mornings and breakfast clubs.
New menu designs
New menus designed with nutritional information for Hilltop's restaurant.
Press features
Regular features in the local Gazette after submitting our press releases.
Advert designs
A series of adverts designed to feature in Hilltop's local newspaper.