Overview

Guildara is a community-driven platform connecting families with activity providers, while increasing access through scholarships and community funding initiatives. As a multi-stakeholder marketplace, it serves families, providers, schools, and community partners all at once, each with different needs and different messaging.

We stepped in as Fractional CMO to build Guildara's marketing function from the ground up, covering content strategy, organic and paid growth, and partnership development across every side of the platform.

Objectives

  • Build a marketing function and operating systems from scratch
  • Grow audience and engagement across social platforms
  • Drive provider visibility and bookings through paid media
  • Develop a partnership and outreach strategy for schools and community organizations
  • Create a scalable, video-first content engine for ongoing growth

Marketing infrastructure, content, and partnerships, built for a multi-stakeholder platform

Marketing Infrastructure

Built and operationalized Guildara's marketing function

Established reporting systems, content workflows, and campaign processes

Developed the company's content strategy, social media framework, and growth roadmap

Social Media Growth

Grew Instagram from 18 followers to 220+ followers

Increased total audience across platforms to 388+ followers

Generated 382,000+ organic impressions

Drove 1,392+ organic interactions

Established repeatable content pillars and scalable content operations

Paid Media Performance

Generated 418,000+ ad impressions

Delivered 7,800+ ad clicks

Supported provider bookings, registrations, and community awareness campaigns

Developed campaign messaging, positioning, and conversion strategies

Partnership & Growth Strategy

Developed Guildara's partnership framework and outreach strategy

Supported school district and community partnership initiatives

Created provider acquisition and marketplace expansion strategies

Content & Brand Development

Built a video-first content engine focused on provider storytelling and community impact

Developed a founder-led content strategy

Created systems for ongoing content collection, production, and distribution

Over a six-month engagement, Guildara moved from no formal marketing function to a scalable foundation across organic growth, paid acquisition, content, and partnerships, increasing visibility and engagement across every stakeholder group it serves.

Grew Instagram from 18 to 220+ followers, with total audience across platforms reaching 388+

Generated 382,000+ organic impressions and 1,392+ organic interactions

Delivered 418,000+ ad impressions and 7,800+ ad clicks

Established the systems needed to support provider acquisition, partnerships, and long-term marketplace growth