Canvas By Numbers (CBN)
Client Overview
Canvas By Numbers (CBN) is a D2C paint-by-numbers brand selling customizable and ready-made painting kits online. The brand operates in highly competitive international markets, targeting hobbyists, gift buyers, and relaxation-seeking audiences through Google Ads.
Initial Challenges
- Strong demand existed, but impression share was limited due to budget caps
- Competitors consistently outbid CBN in high-intent Search & Shopping auctions
- Remarketing potential was underutilized despite strong visitor volume
- Seasonal demand fluctuations were not fully leveraged
- Opportunity to further reduce CPA and scale volume during peak months
Objectives
- Increase impression share across high-intent keywords Lower CPA by
- improving auction coverage and remarketing efficiency
- Scale conversions profitably during peak demand periods
- Strengthen brand presence against dominant competitors
- Capture full-funnel demand (Search → Shopping → Remarketing)
Ad Budget Evolution
- Early 2025 average spend: ~$25K–$40K/month
- Peak scaling months (Q4):
- November: $56,977 I December: $59,935
Strategy Implemented
Search & Keyword Scaling
- Increased budgets on top-converting keywords
- Expanded long-tail and competitor keywords
- Maintained consistent coverage in high-intent auctions
Shopping & Performance Max
- Improved product feed structure Expanded asset
- groups with additional creatives Leveraged
- Performance Max for cross-channel visibility
Remarketing & Customer Match
Activated CRM-based remarketing Focused on repeat touchpoints and return buyers Strengthened mid- and lower-funnel performance
Seasonal Budget Allocation
Controlled spend during summer slowdown Aggressively scaled during Q4 peak demand Captured year-end gifting and hobby demand
Results Achieved (2025 Performance)

Bonus Impact
Conversions nearly 4x from mid-year to December CPA reduced by ~50% compared to early 2025 Remarketing conversion rates projected to improve 3x–5x Strong lift in branded and competitor search presence Established a scalable structure for future growth
Key Takeaway
CBN’s growth was not limited by demand — it was limited by coverage. By strategically increasing budgets, strengthening Shopping & remarketing, and aligning spend with seasonality, Canvas By Numbers unlocked significant scale, stronger ROAS, and long-term growth efficiency.
