Ecommerce Digital Marketing Strategy That Drove Multi-Million Dollar Growth Across Three Brands
Over ten years, our ecommerce digital marketing strategy helped GVA Brands generate tens of millions in sales, reduce customer acquisition costs by 40%, and triple engagement. Setsail delivered an integrated marketing approach—combining automation, content production, and UX/UI across their GIO Electric and Rosso Motors brands. Based in Vancouver, our team supported their expansion with professional ecommerce branding, product photography, and CRO-focused website design. This partnership proves that a full-funnel digital strategy can unlock market leadership for consumer product brands.

We've been working with Setsail for 7 years for all our marketing materials, website design, product design, videos, photos. They've been great. Responsive, responsible, great materials. Highly Recommended!
Larry Knurik
VP Logistics of GVA Brands
How Our Digital Marketing Agency Drove Growth
Integrated Strategy Increased Revenue Across Three Brands
We crafted a long-term digital strategy tailored to GVA’s multi-brand structure. Our work aligned creative, advertising, and automation into one system—powering year-over-year growth and millions in new sales.
Product Content Boosted Social Engagement by 300%
We produced professional photo and video content that showcased safety, quality, and design. This visual storytelling sparked a 300% increase in social engagement and became a key driver of ecommerce discovery.
Marketing Automation Lowered CAC by 40%
We implemented cross-brand automations to nurture leads, retarget buyers, and track performance. This reduced their customer acquisition cost by 40%, improving margins while scaling growth.




Ecommerce Marketing Strategy That Scaled GVA Brands into a Multi-Million Dollar Powerhouse
Context & Challenge
When we first started working with GVA Brands over seven years ago, they were a growing player in a fragmented powersports and electric vehicle market. Their product line was strong—GIO Electric offered adult scooters and ATVs, while Rosso Motors focused on youth ride-ons—but their marketing infrastructure didn’t reflect the scale or ambition of the business.
The challenge was threefold:
- Disconnected brand experiences: Each sub-brand had its own marketing assets, but there was no unifying digital strategy or consistent brand presence.
- Low efficiency across ecommerce funnels: Conversion rates were underwhelming. Product pages lacked persuasive content, booking flows were clunky, and retargeting was nearly non-existent.
- Heavy reliance on manual marketing: There were no automation systems in place, making every campaign feel like starting from scratch.
GVA didn’t need one-off deliverables—they needed a digital partner who could build a long-term, compound-growth machine. That’s exactly what we set out to do.
Approach & Strategy
We kicked things off with our Vision Mapping sessions, where we brought together stakeholders from GVA, GIO Electric, and Rosso Motors to map out customer journeys, product differentiators, and untapped opportunities.
From that strategic foundation, we built a multi-layered plan that combined:
- A unified ecommerce brand ecosystem
- Conversion-optimized web design
- Consistent product photography and video production
- Marketing automation to reduce cost per sale
- SEO-focused content creation to drive organic growth
- Paid media support and campaign coordination across all channels
We didn’t silo anything—our team designed the system to work as a whole. This integrated marketing approach was what allowed us to deliver consistent, compounding results over multiple years and brands.

Creative Process
Product marketing demands clarity, trust, and visual quality. We approached this work knowing that customers judge with their eyes first.
For GIO and Rosso, we established a full visual brand system:
- Branded colour schemes to distinguish product lines
- Custom iconography for features like “ride without a license” or “youth safety controls”
- Typography systems that worked across mobile and print packaging
We also built reusable templates in Webflow and Shopify for everything from launch pages to specs sheets. No more building pages from scratch—every SKU had a plug-and-play system that was fast, consistent, and conversion-ready.

Product photography was a massive lever. Our in-house studio produced seasonal photoshoots, lifestyle action shots, and detailed product closeups optimized for ecommerce performance.
Video production followed the same model: short explainer clips, demo footage, safety showcases, and marketing hero spots—each tied to a launch calendar and content theme.
Execution & Deliverables
What did we actually deliver over the course of this partnership? Here’s a breakdown:
Strategy & Planning
- Brand strategy across all three entities
- Product positioning for each vehicle category
- Campaign calendar and asset roadmap
Digital Infrastructure
- Webflow landing pages for DTC campaigns
- Shopify store optimization
- Cross-brand analytics and conversion tracking setup
Content Creation
- 200+ product photos
- 30+ videos (shorts, tutorials, ads)
- Custom illustrations and diagrams for manuals and web assets
Marketing Automation
- Post-purchase email workflows
- Abandoned cart recovery
- Lead segmentation based on source and interest
- Quarterly A/B tests on pricing blocks and CTAs

Ongoing Support
- Monthly social content and paid media coordination
- Seasonal creative refreshes
- Product launches and new asset rollouts
This wasn’t a project—it was a machine. One that we helped build, optimize, and scale over time.
Tangible Outcomes
The impact has been massive—and measurable.
Tens of millions in revenue generated
Through improved funnels, content, and automation, GVA’s portfolio grew into a multi-million dollar operation across three verticals.
+300% increase in social engagement
Branded content and campaign-specific posts drove triple the engagement across Meta and YouTube compared to the baseline.
+85% improvement in ecommerce conversion rates
Our UX-focused web work and content overhaul turned browsers into buyers.
-40% reduction in CAC
Marketing automation and retargeting decreased the cost to acquire new customers by 40% across channels.
+4X lift in email marketing revenue
Segmented campaigns and automations unlocked a scalable email revenue channel—previously untapped.
Lessons Learned & What’s Next
This partnership has taught us a few critical truths about growing ecommerce brands:
- You don’t need to “go viral.” You need a system—one that stacks results over time.
- Content wins when it’s paired with infrastructure. A good photo means little if the site loads slowly or the CTA is unclear.
- Automation isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about margin. When you remove manual follow-up and segment properly, you unlock profit.
Looking ahead, our next steps with GVA include launching international campaigns, expanding influencer outreach, and testing new vertical video formats to support the next generation of customers.
If you're a consumer product brand or ecommerce company looking to scale profitably, this case proves that a unified strategy—not just creative or code—delivers real business outcomes.
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Project FAQs
1: How does ecommerce marketing improve conversion rates for powersports and electric vehicle brands?
We improved GVA Brands’ ecommerce conversion rates by 85% through better product pages, visual storytelling, and high-performance website design. For niche markets like scooters and ATVs, clear benefits, easy purchase paths, and trust-building content directly impact buying decisions.
2: What marketing automation tools work best for ecommerce businesses in Canada?
We used marketing automation to lower CAC by 40% for GVA Brands. Email flows, abandoned cart sequences, and post-purchase campaigns—built in tools like HighLevel—helped turn one-time visitors into repeat buyers and created scalable growth systems.
3: Why is brand consistency important in multi-product ecommerce businesses?
Brand consistency across GVA’s sub-brands helped us drive compounding value. When visuals, messaging, and site structure align, it builds trust and makes purchasing easier—especially for customers comparing products or shopping across a company’s ecosystem.
4: How can product photography and video improve online sales for ride-on or scooter products?
Detailed images, videos, and lifestyle content build buyer confidence. For products like youth ATVs or adult scooters, showing safety features, size comparisons, and real-life use cases helped GVA increase buyer engagement and reduce returns.
5: How do I get started with Setsail Marketing for ecommerce growth?
If you're ready to scale your ecommerce brand with a proven system, Setsail Marketing can help. We specialize in strategy, creative, and automation that drives results. Reach out today to discuss how we can help grow your business.



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