Case study · Airband

Data-led targeting that delivers.

How postcode-level addressable TV helped a rural broadband provider take on the industry giants – with a fraction of their budget.

+25% Awareness
Brand awareness YoY
+130% Response
Web visits, calls & orders
Top 10% Ad recall
Of Sky-measured addressable campaigns
Winner Thinkbox
Outstanding use of addressable TV
Aerial view of a rural village and winding country road
Broadband / AltNet
The challenge

Big-brand impact on a challenger budget.

Airband, a specialist broadband provider, connects rural UK communities often overlooked by major providers. Despite delivering ultrafast broadband to hard-to-reach areas, brand awareness was low.

The challenge: compete with industry giants, with a fraction of their marketing budget, and drive new customer acquisition within their ready-to-service areas.

The strategy

A data-driven, full-funnel plan built around addressable TV and video.

We used first-party CRM data, CACI Acorn and YouGov insights to pinpoint high-value postcode sectors and two core audiences.

Core audience

Affluent adults 45+ in rural areas

Stretch audience

Younger early tech adopters hungry for reliable connectivity

Key targeting moments Home moves Lifestyle changes Tech upgrades
The approach

Every channel kept inside the service area.

01

Sky AdSmart

Postcode-level precision and retargeting to create that big-brand feel at a local level.

02

ITVX & Prime Video

Reaching engaged streaming audiences.

03

YouTube

For scale, interactivity and frequency.

04

Supporting channels

Programmatic display, radio, local press and select out-of-home placements.

The results

The campaign exceeded KPIs across the funnel.

By aligning precise targeting with compelling creative, Be Addressable turned a modest budget into a powerful growth engine for Airband – helping them win market share, strengthen their brand, and connect more rural communities than ever before.

+25% YoY
Brand awareness
+130% Uplift
Web visits, calls and orders
Top 10% Recall
Ad recall among Sky-measured addressable campaigns
Award Thinkbox
Outstanding use of addressable TV
Client testimonial

“ We’ve enjoyed great success through working with the Be Addressable team. Their passion as genuine partners with knowledgeable insights really helped drive our improved performance. They’ve been an invaluable part of our business growth journey, delivering cutting-edge, data-led media solutions. Since our first TV campaign, Be Addressable have built our exposure across an increasing range of addressable TV channels – helping us reach new customers and grow our business. ”

James Hyland, Head of Marketing, Airband
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