Meta Media Buying for
High-Growth UK Brands

Most DTC brands waste 30–50% of their ad budget on poorly optimised audiences and misaligned strategy. We handle full-funnel Meta advertising — from campaign setup to creative testing to daily scaling — so you get predictable, profitable growth.

If you’re spending £5,000+ monthly on Meta ads and want to move from breakeven to 3–5× ROAS, let’s talk.

4–5×

Average ROAS

£50K+

Monthly Managed

90 Days

To Meaningful Scale

40%

Average CPA Drop

Our Approach

Our Media Buying Approach: Test, Optimise, Scale

A systematic method that removes guesswork. Every pound is tracked, tested, and measured.

Testing

We don't assume. We test multiple audience layers, creative angles, and bid strategies simultaneously. Within 2–3 weeks, we know which audiences actually convert for your business.

Optimising

We monitor daily. We adjust bids based on real-time performance, rotate creative before audience fatigue kicks in, and catch pixel issues before they cost you money.

Scaling

Once we know what works, we scale methodically — increasing spend on proven winners while maintaining ROAS. Most clients see 2–4× revenue growth within 60–90 days.

Strategy Selection

CBO vs ABO: Which Strategy Is Right?

The right budget strategy depends on your conversion volume, testing needs, and scaling stage.

CBO

Campaign Budget Optimisation

Meta distributes your budget automatically across ad sets.

  • -Best ForBrands with 50+ daily conversions and proven audiences
  • -AdvantageLess manual work; algorithm finds best audience combinations
  • -Trade-offLess transparency on individual audience performance
ABO

Adset Budget Optimisation

You set the budget for each audience individually.

  • -Best ForTesting new audiences, controlling spend precisely
  • -AdvantageClear data from each audience, full control
  • -Trade-offMore hands-on management required

Our Approach

We usually start with ABO for testing clarity, then move to CBO for scaling efficiency — giving you both precision and performance.

Technical Fundamentals

Technical Fundamentals That Matter

Strategy is nothing without execution. These fundamentals determine whether your campaigns compound or collapse.

Pixel Tracking

Your Facebook pixel is your data foundation. We audit for broken tracking, ensure all events are verified, and set up custom audiences for retargeting. Without clean pixel data, optimisation is guessing.

Audience Building

We layer audiences — lookalikes from your best customers, interest-based targeting, and custom combinations. Layered audiences outperform broad targeting by 3–5×.

Creative Strategy

We test ad angles alongside audiences — different hooks, benefits, calls to action. Most clients discover customer testimonial videos outperform polished product shots by 2×.

Real Results

Real Numbers From Real Brands

No vague claims. No cherry-picked vanity metrics. Just what happens when systematic media buying meets DTC brands ready to scale.

CASE STUDY 01

0.8× → 3.2×

Home Goods Brand Turns Profitable in 60 Days

£8k monthly spend. We restructured campaigns, tested customer testimonial creative, and identified winning audience combinations.

Home GoodsNow scaling at £25k/month

CASE STUDY 02

−40% CPA

Fashion Brand Doubles Customer Volume

£15k monthly. We built lookalike audiences from best customers and added retargeting layers. Same budget, double the customers.

FashionCPA £45 → £27

CASE STUDY 03

5× ROAS

Supplement Brand Scales to £35k/Month

Already running ads. We built proper campaign structure, implemented systematic creative testing, and scaled incrementally.

Supplements£35k @ 5× ROAS

Why SOMS Media

Why DTC Brands Choose Us

We’re not a generalist agency. We specialise in one thing: scaling DTC brands profitably on Meta.

We handle both media buying AND creative strategy — most agencies only do one

Transparent methodology — we explain exactly how your budget is allocated

DTC specialisation — not a generalist agency dabbling in everything

UK-based with UK time zone — not outsourced to cheaper markets

Free audit, monthly contracts — no locked-in fees or commitments

Real case studies with real numbers — no vague claims or stock testimonials

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We typically work with brands spending £5,000+ monthly. If you’re starting out, our free audit and strategy service is a great entry point.

No. We guarantee transparency, daily optimisation, and honest reporting. If something isn’t working, we’ll tell you. Results depend on product quality, pricing, and website conversion — things outside our control. But we’re confident enough to work month-to-month.

We review your ad account, website, and funnel. We identify gaps costing you money and quick wins you can implement. No pitch, no pressure.

Most clients see improvements within 30 days. Meaningful scaling usually happens in the 60–90 day range as we identify winners and scale them.

Meta ads won’t fix a broken website. We audit that first. If your site needs work, we tell you upfront. A high-converting store is non-negotiable before serious ad spend.

Neither is universally better. CBO works when conversion volume is high (50+ daily) and tracking is perfect. ABO is better for testing. We recommend based on your situation.

We specialise in Meta (Facebook and Instagram). Google Ads and TikTok have value too, but we believe focus beats trying to do everything. We can recommend trusted partners for other platforms.

Monthly reports show ROAS, cost per acquisition, conversions, and spend breakdown. You see exactly where the budget goes. We also do weekly check-ins.

You’re on a monthly contract. If you’re not seeing progress after 90 days, you’re free to move on. Most clients stay because they see real growth.

Get Started

Ready to Scale Your DTC Brand with Meta Ads?

We’re currently offering a free 20-minute consultation for DTC brands spending £5,000+ monthly on Meta ads.

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just honest insights you can use, whether you work with us or not. Available for DTC brands with £5,000+ monthly ad budgets.