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// Case Studies

Real brands.
Real placements.
Real results.

From initial audit to live coverage, here is a look inside how we build authority for growth-stage companies across health, real estate, consumer tech, and fintech.

01
Health & Wellness · Reputation Management
BetterHelp

A category-leading online therapy platform facing damaging press coverage needed to rebuild trust through earned editorial authority, not spin. We built the coverage that shifted the narrative.

// At a glance
20+
Placements delivered
6mo
Search shift timeline
Pg. 1
Narrative reclaimed
// Some Publications featured in
Forbes Yahoo Inc. Entrepreneur Washington Times Tech Times
Phase 01 — Audit
Mapping the damage

Negative press had taken hold in the top search results for branded queries. With no sustained editorial presence to counter it, the brand had little to push back with. Audience trust took a measurable hit, especially among new users.

// Initial Narrative Audit
Pg.1 negative results4 of 10
Positive editorial presenceMinimal
Exec media mentions0 editorial
Health pub citationsLow
AI brand sentimentMixed
Phase 02 — Strategy
Rebuilding through editorial

We designed a sustained reputation campaign built around three pillars: exec and founder thought leadership in health and wellness publications, expert quote placements within relevant editorial content, and natural product positioning as a clinically credible platform.

Founder op-eds on mental health access and digital therapy
Executive quotes in credible health and wellness coverage
Natural brand positioning in medical and wellness roundups
Tier-1 business press coverage to rebuild general credibility
Phase 03 — Results
The shift

Over a six-month campaign, 20+ editorial placements displaced the negative search results. The brand regained page-one narrative control. Exec profiles were established as credible, trusted voices in the mental health space.

// Post-Campaign Snapshot
Pg.1 negative results1 of 10 ↓
Positive editorial pieces20+ live
Exec media mentionsMultiple tier-1
Health pub citationsStrong ↑
// Selected Placements
20+ total placements
Forbes — BetterHelp
Forbes.com
“How Virtual Therapy Apps Are Trying To Disrupt The Mental Health Industry”
Washington Times — BetterHelp
Washington Times
“Can Virtual Reality Be The Future Of Trauma Therapy?”
Tech Times — BetterHelp
Tech Times
“Zoom Fatigue Is Real: How Remote Tools Are Reshaping Our Brains”
Tobi was a real pleasure to work with in what was a challenging period for us. They were relentless in providing editorial coverage that gave people a different story to find.
— Head of Brand, BetterHelp
02
Real Estate SaaS · Founder Branding · B2B
SetSchedule

A real estate SaaS company with strong product fundamentals but limited credibility in the industry press. We helped them become the name real estate professionals both recognised and trusted.

// At a glance
15+
Placements delivered
180
Days
+60%
Inbound lead growth
// Some Publications featured in
Yahoo Forbes Entrepreneur Inc. Tech Times Realty Times
Phase 01 — Audit
Starting point

SetSchedule had a strong product but virtually no editorial footprint in the publications their enterprise buyers read. Competitors with weaker technology were winning deals on name recognition alone.

// Pre-Campaign Authority Audit
Domain Authority24 / 100
Founder media mentions0 editorial
Industry pub presenceAbsent
Realty niche links4 total
Branded search pg.13 / 10
Phase 02 — Campaign Timeline
How we executed
Wk 1–2
Strategy delivered. Founder positioning brief approved. Content angles for Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Realty Times confirmed.
Wk 3–6
First 3 placements live, including a Realty Times feature, Tech Times product coverage, and a Yahoo business brief. Shared across real estate communities.
Wk 7–10
Entrepreneur op-ed live. Founder quoted in two additional industry roundups on PropTech and SaaS tools for real estate teams.
Wk 11–16
Forbes and Inc. placements confirmed and live. Inbound demo requests increase noticeably. Sales team reports warmer enterprise conversations.
Wk 17–22
Multiple CEO quotes, exec opinions and product reviews delivered in relevant niche outlets to consolidate position.
Wk 23–24
Campaign close. Full placement report delivered. 60% inbound lead growth confirmed vs. pre-campaign baseline.
// Selected Placements
15+ placements total
Entrepreneur — SetSchedule
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur.com
“Want to Make More Money in Real Estate Development? Use AI.”
[ entrepreneur.com ]
Forbes — SetSchedule
Forbes
Forbes.com
“8 Ways Travel Lovers Can Fight Quarantine Fatigue With New Hobbies”
[ forbes.com ]
International Business Times — SetSchedule
IBTimes
International Business Times
“Has COVID-19 Accelerated a Digital Transformation of Real Estate? SetSchedule CEO Roy Dekel Weighs In”
[ ibtimes.com ]
// Results after 180 days
DA 42
Domain Authority
Up from 24 (a 75% lift)
+60%
Inbound lead growth
vs. pre-campaign baseline
15+
Editorial placements
Tier-1 and industry press
Pg. 1
Branded search
8 of 10 results owned
Lanre is exceptional! His knowledge in content marketing helped us position our content as leaders in the industry. His proficiency and guidance was instrumental in achieving this milestone. Highly recommended for anyone seeking brand content publication.
— Daniel P., CCO, SetSchedule
03
Consumer Tech · Media Placements
Hily

A fast-growing dating platform gaining real traction but missing from the editorial conversations that drive app awareness. We placed them where their audience was already reading.

// At a glance
10+
Editorial placements
+28%
Brand search uplift
DA 70+
Avg. publication DA
// Some Publications featured in
AskMen Entrepreneur Yahoo TechCrunch Thrive Global HackerNoon
// Audit Findings
Where they
started.
// Pre-Campaign Audit
Tier-1 editorial mentions0
Branded search pg.14 / 10
Category roundup presenceAbsent
App store review velocityGrowing
Editorial backlinksLow DA

Strong product-market fit and growing user numbers, but absent from the editorial conversations that drive app discovery and category credibility. The fix was pure placement, getting the name into the right places, naturally.

// Results after 90 days
Where they
landed.
Branded search pg.1 results4 → 9
4 results9 results (+125%)
Brand search query volume+28%
Baseline+28% monthly branded searches
Category roundup appearances0 → 6
0 roundups6 category features
Editorial backlink DA averageLow → DA 70+
Low DADA 70+ avg. across placements
// Selected Placements
10+ placements total
AskMen — Hily
AskMen
AskMen
“How to Date on Hily, the Catfish-Free App That Helps to Break the Ice”
[ askmen.com ]
Entrepreneur — Hily
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur.com
“Innovative Steps Startups Are Taking to Reduce App Costs and Detect Fake Accounts”
[ entrepreneur.com ]
We went from being an unknown challenger to being cited alongside the category leaders. The editorial coverage changed how both media and users perceived us.
— Vita K., PR Manager, Hily
04
Fintech · Media Placements · Series B · Market Entry
NovaPay

A Lagos-based payments company preparing to enter the US market needed two things fast: instant editorial credibility and a media footprint that could open doors with institutional investors.

// At a glance
10+
Placements secured
90
Days to deliver
+340%
Organic traffic lift
// Some Publications featured in
Forbes Inc. Business Insider +11 niche
Phase 01 — Audit
Identifying the gaps

NovaPay had zero editorial presence. No backlinks from authority domains, no brand mentions in major publications, and a DA of 14, critically low for a company pitching to US enterprise buyers.

// Initial Authority Audit
Domain Authority (DA)14 / 100
Tier-1 mentions0
Branded search pg.12 / 10
AI citation presenceNone detected
Niche editorial links3 total
Phase 02 — Placements
Building the footprint

We launched a 90-day multi-publication campaign prioritising Tier-1 placements for immediate credibility, backed by niche fintech outlets to build topical authority and link equity.

Forbes: “The Future of Cross-Border Payments”
Inc.: Founder featured in emerging fintech leaders
Business Insider: Payment infrastructure deep-dive
Niche fintech publications: contextual links
Phase 03 — Results
The outcome

Within 90 days, NovaPay’s DA jumped from 14 to 41. Branded search results filled the first page. Two institutional investors reached out directly citing the Forbes coverage.

// Post-Campaign Snapshot
Domain Authority41 / 100 ↑
Tier-1 mentions3 live
Branded search pg.18 / 10 ↑
Investor inquiries2 inbound
// Selected Placements
10+ total placements
Forbes
Forbes.com
“The Future of Cross-Border Payments in Emerging Markets”
Inc.
Inc.com
“10 Fintech Founders Redefining How Money Moves”
10+
Placements in 90 Days
Tier-1 & niche fintech
+340%
Organic Traffic
vs. pre-campaign baseline
DA 41
Domain Authority
Up from 14 in just 90 days
2
Investor Inquiries
Directly attributed to Forbes coverage
They didn’t just get us press; they built a perception. After the Forbes piece, our close rate on enterprise deals went up noticeably.
— Head of Growth, NovaPay
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