Video Strategy · Donna Marks · Mortgage Adviser

Three videos.
A whole 3-month plan.

Here is how we would roll out your three videos across organic content and paid ads, one video per month, built around the right seasonal message.

3 x 45-second videos Organic content calendar Paid Meta ads Wellington region
01 / What We Are Working With

Your three
videos.

You have three 45-second videos ready to go. Each one covers a different topic and each suits a different moment in the buying journey. Here is how we would position them across the next three months.

Video 01
Open Homes

Getting buyers off the couch and through open homes. The action that starts everything. Perfect for right now, mid-year, when the market is quieter and buyers have more choice and less competition.

Start here, Month 1
Video 02
Application Process

Demystifying what happens when you apply for a loan. Reduces anxiety, builds trust. Great for warming up people who are curious but not quite ready to pick up the phone.

Month 2
Video 03
Bank Jargon Explained

Turns confusing bank language into plain words. Relevant for first home buyers, people refinancing, and investors. Great ongoing content with a long shelf life.

Month 3
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Why one video per month?

Spacing them out gives each video room to breathe. We build a full week of organic content around each one, run the paid campaign alongside it, and use what we learn to sharpen the next month. Releasing all three at once means they compete with each other and we lose the ability to learn from them one at a time.

02 / The Messaging Angle

Why now is
a great time.

The seasonal angle is the heart of Month 1 and it is genuinely compelling. Here is how we would frame the messaging across your content and ads this winter.

Key messages for winter 2026
Fewer buyers means less competition for you Banks have more capacity right now Love it in winter, you will love it in summer Get out to open homes before the spring rush Get pre-approved now, buy with confidence

The "get out to open homes now" message pairs naturally with your open homes video. It gives the content a clear call to action that nudges people to do something low-commitment, like going and looking at a house, which is what gets them into the conversation with you.

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Who this speaks to

First home buyers across Wellington, Lower Hutt and the Hutt Valley who are thinking about buying but not sure if now is the right time. The winter message directly addresses that hesitation and gives them a reason to act sooner rather than waiting for spring when competition picks up.

03 / 3-Month Rollout

Month
by month.

One video per month, one paid campaign per month, organic content built around each one. Here is the sequence across June/July through to August/September.

Month 1 June / July
Video: Open Homes Lead Gen Ad
Get out to open homes this winter

We set up a lead gen campaign on Meta using your open homes video. The goal is to capture names and emails from people actively thinking about buying. A simple form: "Thinking about buying in Wellington? Get a free lending chat with Donna." We build a week of organic content around the winter buying angle alongside the campaign.

Note: for paid ads, a 15-second cut of the video tends to perform best. Worth asking your videographer if a shorter version is available.
Month 2 July / Aug
Video: Application Process Lead Gen or Awareness
What actually happens when you apply

We swap in the application process video and update the targeting based on what we learned in Month 1. If the lead gen campaign performed well, we may carry that format on for another month. If not, we shift to an awareness campaign to warm a broader audience.

The approach here depends on Month 1 results. We will advise once we have the data.
Month 3 Aug / Sept
Video: Bank Jargon Broad Awareness
Explaining what banks actually mean

The jargon video works across a wider audience, so we open up the targeting. Timing is well placed heading into the spring market when people start thinking about buying or reviewing their rates.

After three months we will have a clear picture of what is working and can recommend the best approach heading into spring.
04 / Content Calendar

Post topics
each month.

Each video anchors a month of organic content across Instagram and Facebook. Here are the post topics we would spread out across each month to support it, plus the ongoing content running across all three months.

Open homes video Month 1
  • Why winter is actually a good time to buy
  • What to look for at an open home
  • What pre-approval means and why to sort it before you start looking
  • How to prepare before attending your first open home
  • The difference between looking and being ready to buy
  • I have seen a house I really like, what do I do now?
Application process video Month 2
  • What to expect at each stage of a loan application
  • Common myths about applying for a mortgage, cleared up
  • What documents to gather before you talk to a mortgage adviser
  • How long does a mortgage application actually take
  • What happens after your application is submitted
  • Which lenders do we work with?
  • How does a mortgage adviser get paid?
  • When do you need to talk to a lawyer?
Bank jargon video Month 3
  • What LVR means and why it matters to your application
  • Fixed vs floating rates explained simply
  • What a debt-to-income ratio actually means for buyers
  • What your bank means when they say conditional approval
  • The terms you will hear most when applying, plain and simple
Ongoing content All months
  • Wellington property market updates
  • Client stories and testimonials
  • Fixed rate review reminders and what to consider
  • First home buyer tips and deposit guidance
  • Refinancing: when it makes sense to review your lending
05 / Investment

What this
looks like.

Each month we manage your campaign, update the creative, optimise based on what the data is showing, and build on the month before. Here is what that costs.

Monthly investment

One campaign per month, running and optimised. Each month we update the video creative, review audience performance, make adjustments based on what is working, and report back to you.

Campaign management Campaign setup in Month 1, then ongoing management from there. Each month includes creative update, audience review, performance optimisation, and a monthly summary so you can see how things are tracking. We build on the previous month rather than starting fresh, so results improve over time.
$150 / month
Ad spend (paid directly to Meta by you) This sits outside our fee and goes straight from your card to Meta. We suggest $200 per month as a starting point, but whatever you are comfortable with. You can adjust or pause at any time.
$200 suggested
Total per month (management + suggested ad spend) $350 NZD
06 / From Here

Next
steps.

Once you are happy with the plan, here is what we would need to get things moving for June/July.

01
Share the three videos with us

Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, anything works. We need the original files to upload into Meta Ads Manager for the paid campaigns.

02
Sort access to Meta Ads Manager

If you do not already have a Meta Business Manager set up, we will need to get that sorted first. If you do, we just need access to the ad account. We can walk you through this if needed.

03
Confirm your starting ad budget

We suggest $200 for Month 1, but go with whatever feels right for you. That goes directly from your card to Meta and you can adjust at any time.

04
Get the videos onto your website

Upload each video to YouTube (unlisted is fine) and pass the links on to your web person, asking them to embed them on the relevant pages. It is also worth flagging to them if any photos or figures on the site are due for a refresh while you are in touch.

05
We get Month 1 ready to launch

Once we have the video and ad account access, we can have the open homes campaign live within a few days. We will share a preview before anything goes live so you can give the thumbs up first.