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A definitive digital analysis of the Iraqi automotive market. Tracking 400M+ touchpoints to reveal the velocity of growth in Q3 & Q4 2025.

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500% growth in sales in a single quarter Chery · Iraq · 2025
Total Reach72.6M
Total Views418M
Total Interactions1.56M+24% YoY
Case Study 2025

The Automotive Iraq
2025 Digital Takeover

Driving revenue and market dominance through strategic media matrixing.

In 2025, Automotive Iraq executed a masterclass in market penetration, transforming from steady baseline operations into a high-octane lead generation machine. By leveraging a multi-channel “Media Matrix,” the brand didn't just generate eyeballs; it captured the market's wallet. The campaign culminated in a staggering 166% acceleration in momentum, proving that in the Iraqi automotive landscape, strategic visibility is the ultimate currency.

The Challenge

Breaking the noise

The goal was clear: move beyond passive brand awareness and drive aggressive revenue growth through high-intent lead generation. With a diverse audience spanning Baghdad, Erbil and the KRI, the challenge was to synchronize messaging across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube while maintaining a lean Cost Per Lead (CPL).

Growth166%Momentum Index
CPA-77%Cost Efficiency
Oct Peak+87%MoM Growth
October Total6,446Leads
The Strategy · Platform Synergy

The “Focus Period” blitz

While the first half of the year established the foundation, the “Focus Period” starting in August was designed to maximize exposure and conversion.

FB The Lead Engine

Baghdad powerhouse. Facebook leads surged by 83% during the focus period.

39%Contribution
Tk Viral Catalyst

Captured 99.3M views. Focus period accounted for 60% of annual engagement.

99MViews
IG Visual Hook

Reach skyrocketed by 25.8%, with interactions doubling benchmarks.

2xInteractions
YT Deep Immersion

78% Shorts for attention, 71% Long-form for retention. 99% paid traffic.

71%Watch Time
Campaign Performance

The results: by the numbers

1. The lead generation peak. The campaign hit its stride in October 2025, generating 6,446 high-quality leads in a single month - an 87% growth from September. Even as the year wound down, the momentum remained “sticky,” with November and December sustaining volumes nearly double those of the August launch.

Monthly Leads - Aug to Dec 2025
2,421
Aug
3,442
Sep
6,446
Oct
4,900
Nov
4,571
Dec
Efficiency

Efficiency at scale.

2. Efficiency at scale. The most impressive feat wasn't just the volume; it was the optimization. Through continuous strategy refinement, we reduced the cost to acquire a lead by 77% over five months.

Cost Per Lead (CPL) - Aug vs Dec
August Baseline$0.90
December Optimized$0.20-77%
Total Calls Handled63.5KFull campaign window
Service Level98%Near-perfect execution
Lead Outbound24.2KAug–Dec: 73.8%
Marketing Perspective

Why it worked

This wasn't just a “launch”; it was a calculated siege of the Iraqi automotive market.

01

Geographic Dominance

By identifying Baghdad (6,802 leads) and Sulaymaniyah (1,587 leads) as the primary hubs, we allocated budget where the ROI was highest.

02

Content Tailoring

Using YouTube advertising for 99% of traffic ensured we weren't waiting for the audience to find us - we went to them.

03

Seasonal Resilience

While most brands slow down in December, Automotive Iraq maintained 70%+ of its peak volume, stealing end-of-year share from quieter competitors.

FB
Client · Facebook

Automotive Iraq

“Strategic pivot towards high-intent content in H2 resulted in measurable conversion velocity.”

Total Views 195.3M Aug–Dec: 64%
Link Clicks 186.4K +8.2%
Interactions 847.6K +9.5%
Profile Visits 639.9K Aug–Dec: 62%
New Follows 14.5K Aug–Dec: 64%
Monthly Views
Engagement Velocity
Audience Growth
IG
Client · Instagram

Automotive Iraq

“The 'Waking Up' event. H2 saw massive organic activation driven by Reels format.”

Total Views 58.2M H2: 91.4%
Total Reach 60.4M +23.8%
Interactions 306K +100%
Link Clicks 44.0K +149%
New Follows 54.6K H2: 15.6%
Monthly Views
Engagement Velocity
Audience Growth
TT
Client · TikTok

Automotive TikTok

“Full year data with Aug–Dec highlighted. Massive viral catalyst across the focus period.”

Video Views 99.3M Aug–Dec: 58.7%
Profile Views 148.5K Aug–Dec: 60.8%
Likes 151.9K Aug–Dec: 42.0%
Comments 2.4K Aug–Dec: 56.0%
Shares 7.6K Aug–Dec: 97.9%
Monthly Views
Engagement Velocity
Audience Growth
Automotive CRM · Geographic Insights

Lead distribution by city

Baghdad Dominance
38.5%
of total leads - 6,802 generated
Top Cities by Lead Volume
Baghdad
6,802 · 38.5%
Sulaymaniyah
1,587 · 9.0%
Erbil
1,320 · 7.5%
Basra
980 · 5.5%
Mosul
720 · 4.1%
Other
6,234 · 35.4%
Performance Insights

Campaign momentum accelerated through Q4

166%

Acceleration Phase

Significant volume increase from August launch to the October peak, demonstrating rapid market uptake.

70%+

Sustained Performance

Maintained over 70% of peak volume in Nov–Dec, proving campaign durability beyond the initial surge.

2x

Cumulative Growth

December closing volume (4,571) was nearly double the August launch figures (2,421).

On the ground

Campaign films

Event coverage and brand films produced across the 2025 campaign - Baghdad International Fair, the Al-Karada branch opening, and the Asian Youth Para Games.

01

Baghdad International Fair 1

02

Baghdad International Fair 2

03

The Opening of Baghdad AlKarada Branch

04

Asian Youth Para Games