£1m Baby Brand is Making a BIG Mistake With Their Ads

Last updated: February 26, 2025

Aaron Rudman-Hawkins

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A fascinating conversation with Connor Jafari reveals how Cozy Crew Club scaled from startup to £1M in revenue. What started as a Covid side hustle has transformed into a thriving baby lifestyle brand, but their digital marketing strategy needed some serious adjustments.

Current Business Overview:

  • £1M annual revenue
  • In-house marketing team
  • £20K monthly ad spend
  • Strong community focus
  • Dozen team members
  • Organic product range

Marketing Channel Analysis:

A deep dive into their data revealed surprising insights about channel performance:

  • Meta spend (£175K) generating only 1.5x return
  • Google spend (£75K) achieving 4.5x return
  • Email generating £90K revenue
  • Organic traffic worth £300K
  • TikTok bringing in £45K

Growth Strategy Recommendations:

The path to scaling requires significant channel optimisation:

  • Flip ad spend priority to Google
  • Implement proper Performance Max structure
  • Test feed-only campaigns
  • Extend event promotion timelines
  • Improve offline-online integration

Moving Forward:

Clear priorities emerged for future growth:

  • Eight-figure turnover target
  • European market expansion plans
  • Product range development
  • Enhanced community building
  • Improved channel optimisation

Their success demonstrates the potential for focused, community-driven brands in the baby market. With proper channel optimisation and strategic budget allocation, Cozy Crew Club is positioned for significant growth in the coming years.

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