BluePoint LinkedIn Advertising Strategy

Overview

BluePoint ATM's LinkedIn advertising campaign was launched as part of a broader paid media strategy targeting B2B decision-makers in the entertainment, stadiums/arenas, and attractions verticals. LinkedIn was selected to complement Google Ads by reaching venue operators and procurement contacts in a professional context where reverse ATM adoption decisions are made.

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Budget Allocation

The $1,500 LinkedIn budget represents 30% of total paid media spend. The split reflects Google Ads' stronger intent-capture role while LinkedIn handles awareness and B2B audience targeting among venue operators and facility managers.

Campaign Launch & Approval Timeline

• LinkedIn campaign was launched the same day as the marketing sync (approximately early October 2025)
• LinkedIn ad approval typically takes a few days after submission
• Performance data and analytics were expected to be reviewable within 2–3 weeks of launch
• Wade Zirkle (BluePoint) was advised to expect billing/invoices from LinkedIn once the campaign went live

"We just got the LinkedIn up and going today… it just takes a few days to get approval. So hopefully in the next two to three weeks, we can start looking at the analytics and see where we might need a shuffle."
— Melissa Cusumano, Asymmetric

Target Audience & Vertical Sequencing

LinkedIn targeting aligns with BluePoint's broader campaign vertical roadmap. The agreed sequencing for campaigns (email + paid) is:

1. Current: Entertainment (automation already running, ~990 recipients in first email send)
2. Next: Stadiums & Arenas — including NCAA (Division I, II, III), minor leagues, and semi-pro venues
3. Following: Water parks & amusement parks (timed to budget season, off-peak operations window)

LinkedIn is particularly well-suited for the stadiums/arenas segment given the B2B nature of procurement decisions at these organizations. Decision-makers at NCAA facilities, minor league teams, and regional arena operators are reachable via LinkedIn job title and industry filters.

Rationale for Stadiums & Arenas as Next Target

• Professional stadiums/arenas are already early adopters of cashless/reverse ATM technology — prospects will have category awareness
• NCAA, minor league, and semi-pro venues represent thousands of individual prospects not yet fully penetrated
• Targeting now positions BluePoint ahead of conference season (relevant for brand recognition at industry events in early next year)

Performance Tracking

LinkedIn campaign analytics will be reviewed alongside Google Ads data. Key metrics to monitor:

• Click-through rate (CTR) vs. LinkedIn benchmarks
• Cost per click / cost per lead
• Audience engagement by vertical/job title
• Comparison against Google Ads performance to inform future budget shuffles

HubSpot is the central CRM where lead activity from all channels (including LinkedIn) is tracked. Contact records will reflect source attribution from LinkedIn imports or form fills.

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Integration with Broader Campaign Strategy

LinkedIn advertising does not operate in isolation. It is one layer of a multi-channel approach for each vertical campaign:

• LinkedIn Ads → awareness and B2B reach
• Google Ads → intent capture (search)
• Email automation (HubSpot) → 10-email drip sequences per vertical
• Direct mail → physical touchpoint for high-value segments
• Sales outreach → Mike Stebbins prospecting via HubSpot contact records, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and direct calls

Sales Navigator integration with HubSpot is planned but not yet configured. Mike Stebbins was asked to send a list of tools (including Sales Nav and Fathom) to Mark Hope for integration scoping.

Open Items

• [ ] Review LinkedIn analytics in 2–3 weeks post-launch to assess performance and determine if budget reallocation is needed
• [ ] Confirm LinkedIn sender email is set up for Mike Stebbins (parallel to Wade's mike@bluepointatm.co alias) to protect primary domain reputation
• [ ] Integrate LinkedIn Sales Navigator with HubSpot (pending list from Mike Stebbins to Mark Hope)
• [ ] Develop stadiums/arenas LinkedIn audience targeting parameters for next campaign phase

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