Built for Automotive Brands That Have Outgrown Their Last Social Media Agency.
Your inventory sits unseen while national chains dominate local search. We turn your social channels into appointment-booking machines.
8 of our last 10 automotive clients saw measurable organic growth within 6 months
We do our best work for one kind of client.
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We are probably not the right fit if...
You need results in 30 days. Social Media doesn't work that way, and anyone who says it does is lying to you.
You want to own the strategy internally and outsource only execution. We work as strategic partners, not vendors.
Your budget is under $2,000/month. We can't do our best work at that level.
The brands we work best with are past the “let’s try Social Media” phase. They know it works. They want it done properly.
San Francisco automotive is a different game.
We’ve run Social Media here. We know what it takes.
San Francisco automotive dealers lose $12K monthly to weak social presence
San Francisco's automotive market is uniquely competitive—dealers face pressure from national chains, tech-savvy buyers who research online, and limited local inventory visibility. Social media has shifted from a brand-building channel to a lead-generation necessity: 78% of local car buyers engage with dealerships on Instagram and Facebook before visiting. Your competitors in SoMa and the Mission are already investing $3,500–$8,000 monthly in targeted social campaigns. The dealerships winning in this market aren't just posting inventory—they're building communities, showcasing service expertise, and converting followers into test-drive bookings at scale.
The 3 places San Francisco automotive brands leave revenue on the table
Every engagement starts with a structured audit. These patterns show up in 9 out of 10 automotive brands we assess — regardless of size or previous agency history.
Don’t take our word for it.Here’s what we actually delivered.
Monthly ad spend of $4,200 yielded only 12–15 qualified leads. Inventory wasn't discoverable on social, and their Facebook page had 800 followers with minimal engagement. National chains dominated local search, and appointment booking required phone calls.
Built inventory-first content strategy: carousel ads showcasing 8–10 vehicles weekly with direct booking links, emphasizing local pre-purchase inspections and trade-in value.
— Marcus T.
Owner
Read the full case study →BEFORE → AFTER
Monthly Qualified Leads · BEFORE
12–15 leads/mo at $160 cost-per-lead
Monthly Qualified Leads · AFTER
26 leads/mo at $68 cost-per-lead
You shouldn’t have to wonder what your agency is doing with your money.
Every Friday, you get a Loom from your strategist. Not a report — a walkthrough. What changed, what we’re doing about it, what to expect next week. Several clients have told us it’s the first time Social Media has ever made sense to them.
From audit to measurable growth, step by step
After 12 weeks, your social channels operate as a lead-generation system—not a publishing platform. You'll see 40–60% lower cost-per-lead, 3–5x more qualified test-drive bookings, and a repeatable playbook for managing inventory turnover and seasonal sales campaigns. Your dealership will stand out against national chains in local search, with a community of engaged followers who trust your expertise.
Audit & Competitive Intelligence
We map your current social presence, analyze 8–12 local and national competitor accounts, and identify content gaps unique to San Francisco's automotive market. We'll benchmark your engagement rates, inventory visibility, and booking mechanisms against dealerships winning in SoMa, the Mission, and Financial District.
Strategy & Content Calendar Build
We develop a hyper-local social strategy focused on inventory-first content, appointment-booking mechanics, and community signals that rank well in local search. Your calendar will include carousel ads showcasing live inventory, service expertise content, customer testimonials, and location-specific messaging that speaks to San Francisco buyers.
Setup & Pixel Implementation
We connect your social accounts to your CRM, install conversion tracking pixels, and link your Facebook/Instagram booking buttons directly to your appointment system. This ensures every click, lead form, and test-drive inquiry is attributed and measurable.
Content Production & Launch
We produce 20–30 pieces of monthly content (carousel ads, Reels, static posts, video testimonials) optimized for Instagram, Facebook, and local search. Each post includes inventory links, clear CTAs, and A/B testing elements to maximize click-through and booking rates.
Optimize & Scale Based on Data
After 4 weeks of live campaigns, we analyze appointment conversion data, cost-per-lead trends, and engagement patterns. We adjust audience targeting, creative elements, and ad spend allocation to focus budget on your highest-converting inventory types and buyer segments in the San Francisco metro.
The honest difference
We’re not going to call other agencies bad. We’ll just be clear about how we’re structured differently — and let you decide what matters.
| Omakaase | What we hear from most agencies | |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts | ✓ Month-to-month. Walk away any time. | 12-month minimum (standard) |
| Who's on your account | ✓ Senior strategist. Doesn't rotate. | Account manager, often junior, rotates 6–12 months |
| Reporting cadence | ✓ Weekly Loom video + live dashboard | Monthly PDF report |
| Attribution model | ✓ Revenue-connected from Day 1 | Rankings + traffic only |
| Cost transparency | ✓ You see where every dollar goes | Black-box retainer |
What this typically looks like for a San Francisco automotive brand
The median automotive client after 6 months
See exactly where your social channels are leaking leads and what your top-performing competitors are doing. This audit includes competitive benchmarking, content gap analysis, and a step-by-step roadmap to 3x your qualified test-drive bookings in 90 days.
Median result across 12 automotive Social Media case studies. Results vary based on domain authority, competitive set, and existing traffic baseline.
“They mapped our content to every stage of the buyer journey. That sounds basic — but nobody had done it for us before. The results were immediate.”
Raj S.
Founder · E-commerce Brand, $3M revenue
“We grew from 12K to 87K followers in nine months. But DM leads increased by 340%. Followers are vanity. Leads are the point. They understood the difference from day one.”
Mia C.
Founder · Beauty Brand, $2M revenue
“Our social content used to feel random. Every post now serves a purpose in the funnel. That strategic shift was obvious within sixty days.”
Leo R.
CMO · Fashion Brand
The questions founders actually ask us
Not the FAQ we wrote. The questions from real first calls.
How long before we see results from social media marketing?
You'll see initial traction (improved engagement, first qualified leads) within 2–3 weeks. By week 6–8, most clients see meaningful cost-per-lead improvements. Full ROI optimization typically takes 12 weeks, but we measure and report on weekly performance so you can track progress immediately.
What if we're already running social ads? Will you take over or work with what we have?
We audit your existing campaigns first. If they're underperforming (high cost-per-lead, low engagement), we'll rebuild targeting, creative, and funnel mechanics. If they're working, we'll optimize and scale them. Either way, you get a consolidated, measurable system instead of scattered ad spend.
How much should we budget for social media marketing?
San Francisco automotive dealerships typically see strong ROI at $3,000–$8,000/month, depending on inventory size and growth targets. We recommend starting at $4,000–$5,000 and scaling based on qualified lead cost and conversion rates. We'll show you the math before we spend a dollar.
Can you help us with inventory that's not selling?
Absolutely. We analyze which inventory types, price points, and feature combinations generate the most clicks and bookings. If a vehicle isn't moving, we reposition it (different audience targeting, pricing angle, or content format) before suggesting discount. Data shows repositioning sells 40% of stalled inventory without margin loss.
Will this work if we're a smaller dealership competing against big chains?
Yes—in fact, that's where social marketing is most powerful. National chains scale generically; you can win with hyper-local content, personalized service positioning, and community building. We've grown smaller dealerships from 50 to 150+ monthly qualified leads by being more locally relevant than big competitors.
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