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General

We work best with growth-stage and established brands across the UAE, GCC, and globally, typically businesses that already have product-market fit and are ready to scale revenue through performance marketing, a stronger web presence, or AI-powered operations. We work across ecommerce, SaaS, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, professional services, and consumer brands.

We bring performance marketing, web development, AI automation, and creative design under one roof with a shared growth strategy. Most agencies are siloed by comparison: a media agency, a dev shop, a design studio, all operating separately. Running them together means your ads, your websites, and your customer journeys are built to work as one system rather than look good in isolation.

Engagements run in four investment bands across every service: AED 2,500-5,000, 5,000-10,000, 10,000-20,000, or 20,000+ per month. Which band applies depends on scope, the channels involved, and how much is being built rather than run. A proper quote only comes after the discovery call, and you get the scope in writing before any work begins. If your investment range sits below these bands we say so on the first call rather than after it.

Yes, all of it. Code, ad accounts, design files, data, and creative assets transfer to you completely when we finish. There are no licensing fees, no access restrictions, and no dependency on us to keep running the systems we built for your business.

For most engagements we can begin within 1-2 weeks of agreeing scope. We run a short discovery and onboarding phase first, typically 3-5 days, to access your accounts, audit what exists, and brief the right team before any work starts.

For paid media, most clients see early traction within 30-60 days as new creative and campaign structures enter rotation. For web development or AI automation, results depend on the build scope but typically go live within 4-10 weeks. SEO is a longer game, meaningful organic growth usually compounds over 3-6 months of consistent execution.

We measure on two layers. The scoreboard is CAC, blended CAC, MER, revenue and profit, plus pipeline and LTV where they apply, because those are the numbers the business is actually run on. Underneath sit the diagnostics: conversion rate, average order value, retention, creative hook rate, saves and shares. Those never get reported as wins on their own, but we watch them closely because they explain why the scoreboard moved and what to change next. You get live dashboards for both layers, and we agree the KPI set with you upfront based on your stage and model.

That works well. We often plug into existing teams to increase output velocity or take ownership of specific growth or product functions your team can't currently resource. You keep control and visibility, we bring execution capacity and specialist expertise.

We start with a strategy and audit phase, reviewing your existing data, accounts, creative, and market position. From there we build a growth roadmap and move into full execution. Onboarding is structured to avoid wasted weeks and get us to impact as quickly as possible.

We raise it before you do. If anything is underperforming against the targets we set together, we diagnose the problem, communicate it clearly, and present a fix plan. We do not hide behind vanity metrics or blame external factors. Difficult conversations are part of how we maintain trust.

Both. We take on clearly scoped one-time projects, websites, AI automation builds, brand identities, campaign setups, and we run ongoing monthly retainers for performance marketing, SEO, engineering support, and design. Many clients start with a project and move to a retainer once they see the results.

Yes. Every engagement has a named lead from our team who is accountable for your work, whether that is on the marketing, development, or strategy side. You will not be rotated between account managers or dealing with people who do not know your business.

Before we begin, we need a clear understanding of your business model, target markets, goals, existing performance data, and current tech stack. We also look at your brand assets, past campaigns, and any known constraints such as regulatory requirements or internal processes. This discovery work ensures that our plan is grounded in your reality rather than generic best practices.

Many of our partnerships last a year or more because growth work compounds over time, but we usually start with an initial 3-6 month phase to validate fit and impact. In that time we build foundational systems, run key tests, and establish reporting that makes it clear what is and isn't working. From there, most clients choose to continue and scale once they see how the relationship operates in practice.

We have deep experience with ecommerce, SaaS, hospitality, real estate, professional services, and consumer brands across the UAE, GCC, and global markets. What matters most is less the vertical than whether you have a product people want and a business model that can scale profitably. We'll be transparent if we don't think we're the right partner for your specific niche.

We work with both, but our approach differs by stage. For later-stage companies we focus on scaling proven channels and systems, while for startups we may prioritise validation, early traction, and building a foundation for future growth. As a rule, we're a better fit once there is some evidence of product-market fit and budget available for sustained testing rather than a one-off campaign.

Yes, we frequently work with brands expanding into the UAE and wider GCC who need localised strategy, positioning, and channel execution. This includes adapting messaging, creative, and offers to regional norms while leveraging the right mix of Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat, and local channels. Our experience on the ground helps you avoid common missteps and shorten the learning curve.

The first step is a structured discovery call where we learn about your goals, current performance, and constraints, and you learn about our approach. If there's a clear fit, we follow with an audit and proposal that outlines scope, timelines, and success metrics. This process ensures both sides are aligned before any work starts, which is essential for a productive partnership.

We do both. Strategy without execution rarely moves the needle, and execution without strategy tends to be fragmented and inefficient. Our typical engagements combine strategic planning, channel mix, positioning, offers, and roadmap, with hands-on implementation across media, web, AI automation, and design.

We prioritise clear reporting, direct communication, and honest conversations about what is and isn't working. You have access to live dashboards where possible instead of monthly PDF recaps, and we regularly review both wins and misses with you. Our goal is to be a long-term partner, which requires trust, and trust is built through transparency, not just good news.

One Team. Zero Gaps

The Usual Way, And Ours.

Growth work usually arrives split across suppliers. Here is what that costs, and what changes when it is not split.

The usual way

  • Ads with an agency, the site with a freelancer, tracking with whoever touched it last.
  • Four invoices, four roadmaps, four versions of what the priority is.
  • Every handover is a meeting, then an email chain, then a week.
  • Each supplier is right about their part, and the gap between them is where the budget goes.

One team

  • Marketing, development, creatives and AI automation, on one brief.
  • One roadmap, one invoice, one priority everyone is working to.
  • No handover to manage, because there is nothing to hand over.
  • One named lead is accountable for the number, and the gap is not there to pay for.

Still coordinating every part of growth yourself?

A founder and the True North team working side by side

A partner, not a vendor. Invested in your outcome, not billable hours.

A single clean invoice replacing a stack of vendor bills

One bill, not five. One team replaces a stack of agencies and their overhead.

A calm, freed-up weekly calendar

Hours back each week. We own execution so you stop chasing vendors.

A founder relaxed while dashboards run smoothly

Peace of mind. Your site, tracking, and automations just work.

A senior team confidently running a project

Senior people only. Brief us once - no juniors, no babysitting.

A revenue dashboard tied to marketing spend, trending up

Spend that pays back. Every dirham tied to real ROI, not vanity metrics.

Testimonials

Straight From Our Clients

True North Marketing handled online marketing for us in Dubai. They are extremely creative, efficient and self-starters. We loved their ideas and work & we saw great results in terms of engagement and leads month on month. Thanks to Thavi's analytical skills, we have been able to track parameters which we never did before. She's wonderful to work with.

Keval Fifadra

Keval Fifadra

SHANZAY Jewelry

True North Marketing handled our social media marketing, content & SEO strategy. They have brought us growth in engagement, leads & local Dubai traffic month on month. 100% organically. Thavi, the founder, is great at what she does and we enjoy working with her.

Harsh Parekh

Harsh Parekh

The Cad Co.

I can't recommend Thavi at True North Marketing highly enough. She came in and captured exactly what I do in a pilot session, experiencing it for herself first, which meant the videos felt real. The whole conversation was natural, exactly how I'd speak to any of my clients, and that authenticity came through in the footage. She handled the full scope from filming to edit, understood immediately that everything I do is data led, and was genuinely interested in the work rather than just pointing a camera. The results speak for themselves: the videos drove real enquiries and actual paid bookings, and the response on social media blew me away. On top of the creative work she was professional throughout, quick with turnaround and clear in communication. If you want someone who takes the time to understand your business and delivers work that actually converts, Tee is who you want.

Dan Stoker-Lake

Dan Stoker-Lake

Founder, PSMSB

Our experience with Thavi and her team at True North Marketing has been phenomenal. The advanced performance marketing and PPC advertising strategies they implemented for our brand have driven an incredible increase in our ROI. Their expertise in programmatic ads is unmatched across the UAE.

Jessica B

Jessica B

Radiance Aesthetics & Wellness

Working with Thavi's team at True North Marketing on our UI/UX design was a pleasure. As a premium digital design agency, they crafted a user-centered interface that has dramatically improved our customer retention. The seamless web application they created led to higher user satisfaction and repeat business.

Alek Hillbury

Alek Hillbury

Purely Living Kombucha

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