Auckland, NZ · Bespoke practice

Lauren Jean

A bespoke, independent marketing practice focussed on humanising brands

Brands don't need to be louder, they need to be more human. Technology keeps things moving in the background, but the thinking, the creative calls, the actual understanding of who you're talking to, that stays mine. Good marketing is like a good conversation, relevant, exciting, and authentically you.

Lauren Jean
LJ Photo coming
10,000,000+ Reached
Who I Work With
A Specialist in Telling Stories Worth Sharing

The methodology stays the same wherever it's applied. Real estate, events, hospitality, retail, trades. If a brand needs to feel human again, that's the work.

01 — Industries
Who I Work With

Real estate, events, hospitality, retail, trades. Full range of case studies and proof, one page, no sector silos.

02 — For small business
Small
Business

Education, booklets, and honest help for the one-person operation and small service teams.

What I Do Well
Capabilities
01
Paid Advertising
Full-funnel Meta and Google campaigns. Strategy, creative, setup, optimisation. Drives conversions, not just clicks.
02
Brand & Strategy
Brand guidelines, positioning, full marketing strategies, and audits that tell you exactly what's working and what's burning money.
03
Social & Content
UGC, short-form video, organic growth strategy. Real audiences built on real engagement, not vanity metrics.
04
Graphic Design
Posters, brand collateral, event assets, social visuals. Design with a distinctive creative edge that stands out in the feed.
05
Partnerships
From Nike sponsorships to All Blacks activations. Identifying, negotiating, and executing partnerships that move the needle.
06
Email & CRM
Campaigns that get opened. Strategy, copywriting, automation, list growth. Performance email that builds long-term value.

*but really, I can do it all

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.

Sydney. LA. London. Home. South Auckland. On the road with a dance crew. Then real estate. Then back to freelancing. Every stop built on the last one.

Sydney
Early Career Begins
Agency World · Sydney, Australia

First real job out of the gate. Learned the ropes in a fast-moving agency environment — performance advertising, strategy, client work. Where the foundation was built.

Los Angeles
Youth Work · Tony Robbins
LA, California

Worked in youth development and found myself in the orbit of one of the world's biggest personal development brands. A left turn that taught more about people and motivation than any marketing textbook.

London
Marketing Intern · Events & Gigs
London, UK

Dove headfirst into London's music and events scene. Gig posters, campaign assets, promotions — learning to build hype from scratch in one of the world's most competitive live music markets.

Auckland · Lockdown
Clothing Brand Founder
Auckland, New Zealand

Came home during lockdown and built a clothing brand from scratch. Ran the whole show — product, marketing, social, fulfilment. First real taste of what it means to own every part of the business.

Australia · On Tour
Marketing Manager
Royal Family Dance Crew

Toured Australia with one of the world's most recognised dance crews. International shows, sold-out crowds, viral content with 10M+ organic views, and a Nike sponsorship that didn't happen by accident.

South Auckland
Marketing & Comms Specialist
South Auckland Beautification Trust

Came back to community work. Built a hyper-local audience from scratch — TikTok, PR, events, website redesign. Lines out the door. All organic. Proof that budget doesn't make the campaign, people do.

2025 · Real Estate
Marketing & Engagement Manager
Austar Realty

Built the full marketing function from zero — 4 offices, 70+ people, All Blacks national partnership, podcast, newsletter, and 300% organic growth. One of the biggest professional builds of my career.

Now
Independent Marketing Practice
Lauren Jean · Auckland

A bespoke, selective practice. Every job that came before this one built toward it, and every client now gets me directly, not a junior account team.

Read the Full Story
Small Business Help
Practical Marketing Help

I grew up around small businesses, and I've watched too many of them get taken for a ride. Overcharged for agency rates, or handed AI-generated output nobody connects with. This page is for the one-person operation and the small service team who deserve better.

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.

hi@laurenjeanmarketing.com

Auckland, New Zealand · 027 228 9079

Weekly
Marketing strategy and tips, no fluff.

One email a week. What's working, what's not, and how to think about it.