Case Study · Contemporary Gallery · Aarhus

Kunst & Objekt

Scaling digital awareness and driving foot traffic for a contemporary gallery.

Kunst & Objekt gallery storefront in Aarhus, Denmark
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Client Overview

Kunst & Objekt is an art gallery offering unique artworks in handmade frames from their own workshop. Operating out of a beautiful physical storefront, the gallery wanted to expand its reputation beyond its local roots in Aarhus, Denmark — connecting with a broader audience of art collectors and design enthusiasts.

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The Challenge

The gallery's primary goal was not to push direct online sales, but rather to build widespread digital awareness, aggressively grow their Instagram community, and drive targeted traffic to their newly established physical gallery location. They needed a highly efficient strategy to achieve regional expansion on a strict advertising budget of $600 CAD per month.

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The SMI Global Strategy

At SMI Global, we architected a highly targeted Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram) campaign designed to maximize their $600 CAD monthly ad spend while aligning with their modern, minimalist aesthetic.

Our core methodology completely bypassed outdated tactics like hashtags. Instead, we focused our ad packages heavily on:

  • Strategic SEO & Alt-Text

    Optimizing the backend of every visual ad asset with robust Alt-text and keyword-rich metadata to ensure maximum discoverability and accessibility.

  • Hyper-Targeted Geographic Expansion

    Deploying specific ad sets targeted at art buyers and interior design enthusiasts located strictly outside the Aarhus radius to build fresh awareness.

  • Physical Traffic Funnels

    Designing calls-to-action optimized for link clicks and profile visits, guiding potential collectors to plan a visit to the physical gallery space.

Kunst & Objekt curated Instagram grid and profile

@kunstogobjekt — curated Instagram presence

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The Results

By utilizing data-backed insights rather than generic marketing, our campaigns drove massive, measurable growth for Kunst & Objekt within their budget.

Reach
217,218
+364.3% unique accounts reached
Views
550,695
+137.5% total impressions
New followers
2,002
+49.3% — community past 11.1K
Profile visits
13,276
+78.1% high-intent traffic
Link clicks
4,790
+100% routed to the gallery
Ad spend
$600 / mo
CAD — strict monthly budget
Instagram analytics dashboard showing views, reach, content interactions, link clicks, visits, and follows for Kunst & Objekt

Meta Business Suite — performance snapshot

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