Lauren
Jean

Independent Marketing Practice · Auckland, NZ

Almost a decade of building brands and running campaigns. From global activations with millions in reach to hyper-local community work that pulls lines out the door. I work with selected clients across real estate, events, and small business.

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10,000,000+ Reached
Where I Work
Sectors I Specialise In
Real
Estate

Full-funnel marketing for property businesses. Lead gen, agent recruitment, brand. Built a 70-person, 4-office agency's marketing from zero.

300% Growth · All Blacks
Events
& Music

Event marketing, tour campaigns, gig posters, sponsorship activations. From sold-out international tours to lines-out-the-door community events.

10M+ Views · Nike
Small
Business

A different offering. Help, resources, and education for small business owners who want to own their marketing. Booklets, consulting, hands-on work.

Help & Resources
Services
What I Do
Paid Advertising
Meta and Google campaigns built to convert. Strategy, creative, setup, and ongoing optimisation.
Graphic Design
Posters, brand collateral, event assets, and social visuals with a distinctive creative edge.
Social Media & Content
UGC, short-form video, and organic growth strategy that actually builds real audiences.
Real Estate Marketing
Full-funnel lead gen, recruitment campaigns, and brand building for property businesses.
Events & Music
Live event promotion, tour marketing, and campaign assets for the entertainment industry.
Strategy & Consulting
Marketing audits, funnel strategy, and hands-on consulting for growing businesses.
Small Business Education
Helping small business owners own their marketing.
Email Marketing
Campaigns that actually get opened. Strategy, copywriting, automation and list growth.
Portfolio
Selected Work
Sold Out
International Tour
Secured Nike partnership · International tour
Events & Music
Tour Marketing
Royal Family Dance Crew
Sold-out international tour · Nike partnership
Gig poster · Frequencies Unknown
Graphic Design
Frequencies Unknown
Freelance · Gig poster
Event at XOYO London
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300%
Organic Growth
4 offices · team of 5
Real Estate Marketing
Full Marketing Function
Austar Realty
300% organic growth · 4 offices
Gig poster · 13th Hour
Graphic Design
13th Hour
Freelance · Gig poster
Immersive event campaign
10M+
Organic Views
Royal Family Dance Crew · Nike partnership
Social & Content
Super Bowl Campaign
Royal Family Dance Crew
10M+ organic views · Nike secured
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$2.11
Cost Per Lead
Multi-funnel Meta & Google campaign
Paid Advertising
Full-Funnel Meta & Google
Freelance · Client campaign
$2.11 CPL · multi-funnel lead generation
Gig poster · Vortex
Graphic Design
Vortex
Freelance · Gig poster
Event campaign
Organic
Only
Lines out the door · hyper-local community
Community & Event Marketing
Organic Community Growth
Beautification Trust
Lines out the door · 100% organic
All Blacks
Partnership Activated
West Auckland activation · national partnership
Real Estate Marketing
All Blacks Activation
Austar Realty · West Auckland
National brand partnership
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55%
Open Rate
12% CTR · Beautification Trust email campaign
Email Marketing
Email Campaign
Beautification Trust
55% open rate · 12% CTR
Dive Deeper Into the Work →

Detailed case studies, results, and a closer look at how each campaign came together.

Kind Words
What People Say

"Lauren brought exceptional creativity, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to her role. Her ability to craft engaging content and deep understanding of social media helped enhance our digital presence. A creative problem solver who consistently contributed innovative ideas, approaching every challenge with confidence and enthusiasm."

Louise Beuvink
Marketing & Communications Manager · Beautification Trust

"She brought real creative energy to every campaign and knew exactly how to build hype around an event. The posters, the socials, the whole vibe she nailed it every time. Would work with her again without hesitation."

Jamie Calloway
Event Promoter
My Story
A Decade of Work,
One Flight Path.

Started in marketing nearly ten years ago, working across agencies in London and Sydney before coming home to Auckland. Since then it's been a mix of global brand work and on-the-ground community marketing. Every job teaching the one that came after it.

2018 / 2022
Early Career
OTM Group · Hallam London · Lucy Rose Clinic Sydney

International agency experience across London and Sydney. Led digital strategy and paid campaigns at OTM Group. The years that built the foundation: performance advertising, analytics, cross-channel marketing.

2021 / 2025
Freelance Marketing & Content
Self-employed

Specialised in event marketing and graphic design across the music industry. Gig posters, campaign assets, UGC, paid campaigns, and strategic consulting. Built a freelance practice on word of mouth.

2022 / 2024
Marketing & Comms Specialist
Beautification Trust

Built a hyper-local audience from scratch that drove sold-out events and lines out the door, all organically. Launched TikTok, led a full website redesign, coordinated national PR campaigns with Auckland Council.

2023
Marketing Manager
Royal Family Dance Crew

International tours, sold-out shows, viral Super Bowl campaign with 10M+ organic views. Secured Nike sponsorships, managed cross-promotional strategy, produced all social content and UI/UX.

2025 / Now
Marketing & Engagement Manager
Austar Realty

Built the entire marketing function from zero across 4 offices and 70+ people. Activated an All Blacks national partnership, launched a podcast and national newsletter, drove 300% organic growth.

Now
Independent Marketing Practice
Lauren Jean · Auckland

Working with selected clients across real estate, events, and small business. Books are open. The next chapter starts here.

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Small Business Help
Marketing You Actually Own

AI has changed what is possible for small businesses. I help small business owners own their marketing. Booklets, consulting, and hands-on work that hands the keys back to them.

Find Out More
  • AI Tools for Small Business Marketing
  • How to Run Your Own Paid Ads
  • Social Media That Actually Grows
  • DIY Content Creation on a Budget
  • How to Brief (and not get ripped off by) Agencies
  • Marketing Strategy for Non-Marketers
Let's Work Together
Get In Touch

Tell me about your project and what you're trying to achieve. I'll come back with an honest view on how I can help.

Laurenjsc@hotmail.co.nz

Auckland, New Zealand · 027 228 9079