Digital Marketing & Social Media | French-speaking Switzerland

Your social channels do not sell. Ours do.

Posting without a strategy is talking into the void. 90% of the companies we audit in French-speaking Switzerland have never generated a single client through their social channels. Not one.

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Average ROAS
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The Diagnosis

Why your social channels generate no business.

Most companies in French-speaking Switzerland are present on social media. Very few get a measurable return. That is not a platform problem, it is a strategy problem. And most social media agencies only publish. They do not touch your site, do not configure your tracking, do not connect your channels to your conversion funnel. The result: likes, but no clients.

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Content without engagement

You post regularly but your posts collect a few likes from colleagues and no client interaction at all. Generic content answering no precise intent, published with no editorial calendar and no analysis. Every post without a strategy is a missed opportunity.

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Ad budget wasted on Meta & LinkedIn

You “boosted” a few posts with no precise targeting and no tracking. Impressions, perhaps clicks, but no qualified leads. On average, the SMEs we audit in French-speaking Switzerland waste 40 to 60% of their advertising budget on badly targeted audiences. On CHF 1’000.-/month, that is CHF 400.- thrown out of the window.

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No measurement of real impact

You do not know how many clients come from your social channels. No tracking, no attribution model, no KPIs. You invest time and money without being able to account for it.

The French-speaking Swiss market

While you post, your competitors convert.

In French-speaking Switzerland, your competitors are no longer content to post. They structure campaigns with city-level targeting, retargeting and conversion tracking. Finance in Geneva, healthcare in Lausanne, industry in Fribourg: every sector has its codes, its platforms and its bilingual audience. A strategy copied from Paris or Zurich does not work here.

78% of people in French-speaking Switzerland use social media every day. The question is not whether to be there, it is how to turn that attention into business.

78%

Of people in French-speaking Switzerland use social media daily

4.5×

Average ROAS on our Meta Ads campaigns in French-speaking Switzerland

+280%

Average engagement after 3 months of management

2 languages

Content in French and English for the whole audience in French-speaking Switzerland

Our Services

Organic + Paid = Outcomes. Here is how.

We combine organic audience building with paid acquisition to get the most from your investment. Every service is modular and can be adapted to your budget.

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Community Management

from CHF 800.-/month

Full management of your social media: editorial calendar, content creation, publishing, moderation and interaction with your community. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok depending on your audience.

8 to 20 posts/month depending on the plan

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Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)

from CHF 600.-/month

Targeted advertising campaigns: lead generation, conversions and awareness. Lookalike audiences, retargeting, A/B testing and weekly ROAS optimisation. Meta pixel and Conversions API setup.

Recommended media budget: CHF 1'000.-/month

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LinkedIn Ads

from CHF 900.-/month

B2B LinkedIn campaigns: Sponsored Content, Message Ads, Lead Gen Forms. Targeting by job function, sector and location. Ideal for consulting firms, tech and financial services targeting decision-makers in French-speaking Switzerland.

Recommended media budget: CHF 1'500.-/month

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360° Digital Strategy

from CHF 2’000.-/month

Full support: community management, multi-platform advertising, premium content (photos, videos, Reels), email marketing and unified reporting. A dedicated account director coordinates it all.

Included: strategy, creation, distribution, reporting

Our Approach

What separates us from a conventional social media agency.

Most social media agencies publish content and run ads. That is it. When your Instagram leads need connecting to your CRM, the Meta pixel configuring or a landing page that converts building, they send you elsewhere.

At Smart Impact, the social media team works alongside the developers and the SEO specialists. Your social channels are not a silo, they feed your entire digital ecosystem.

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Strategy & Positioning

Before publishing anything, we define your digital positioning: who your audience is in French-speaking Switzerland, which platforms they use, which messages resonate. Local competitive analysis, opportunities identified and an editorial calendar aligned with your business objectives. Every post has a measurable objective.

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Content creation

Striking visuals, engaging copy, short videos (Reels, Stories, TikTok). Native content for each platform. Produced in French and English, adapted to the codes of the local and international market. Systematically approved before publication.

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Paid acquisition

Structured campaigns on Meta and LinkedIn with surgical targeting: lookalike, retargeting, behavioural targeting. Conversion pixel, Conversions API, systematic A/B tests. Your budget generates leads and sales, not vanity metrics.

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Measurement & Optimisation

Every action is measured: engagement rate, cost per lead, ROAS, qualified audience growth. Monthly reporting that is readable and actionable. Campaigns optimised weekly, not once a month. That short cycle is the difference between a profitable investment and a wasted budget.

Our Method

From audit to growth, a proven process.

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First step

Audit & Strategy

A full analysis of your digital presence: an audit of your social accounts, audience analysis, competitive benchmark in your market. We identify what works, what does not and which opportunities are untapped. Then we define the strategy: platforms, formats, tone, budget and KPIs.

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Second step

Planning & Creation

Building the monthly editorial calendar, creating the content (visuals, copy, video), setting up the advertising campaigns. Tracking put in place: Meta pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, UTMs, GA4 connection. Everything is approved by you before launch.

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Third step

Launch & Distribution

Organic content published to the approved calendar. Advertising campaigns launched with a controlled budget. Active community management: comments and messages answered within 2 working hours. Daily monitoring during the first 2 weeks.

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Fourth step

Optimisation & Scaling

Weekly performance analysis: which content performs, which audiences convert. Creative testing, audience adjustments, budget reallocation. Detailed monthly report with recommendations. Investment is gradually increased on the most profitable levers.

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Our Results

Campaigns that generate business, with the figures to show it.

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Average engagement across the accounts we manage
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Average ROAS on our Meta Ads campaigns
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Cost per lead after optimisation
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Social media accounts managed in Switzerland

Luxury store | Social Media Strategy

Before Smart Impact, we posted twice a week on Instagram with no strategy. 400 followers, not a single attributed sale. After 4 months of support (editorial calendar, professional content, targeted Meta Ads campaigns), we reached 3,200 qualified followers and now get 45 enquiries a month.

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400
Followers after
3 200
Leads/month before
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Leads/month after
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Client, luxury retail, Geneva
Included & Commitments

Full transparency. Your accounts belong to you.

Your social and advertising accounts stay in your name. Full access at all times. If you change agency, you leave with everything.

Included in every retainer

  • check_circleA full initial audit of your digital presence
  • check_circleStrategy and monthly editorial calendar
  • check_circleContent creation (visuals, copy, short videos)
  • check_circleCommunity management and moderation
  • check_circleTracking setup (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, GA4)
  • check_circleManagement and optimisation of advertising campaigns
  • check_circleDetailed monthly reports (engagement, leads, ROAS)
  • check_circleReal-time access to your advertising accounts
  • check_circleA 30-minute monthly strategy check-in

Our commitment

N°1

Your accounts belong to you

All your social and advertising accounts are in your name. Permanent administrator access. If you change agency, you leave with your entire history, audiences and data. No exit fees.

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Content approved before publication

Every piece of content goes to you for approval. The next month's editorial calendar is sent for sign-off, with room for adjustments. Your brand, your tone, your image.

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No long-term contract

Our retainers are cancellable at 30 days. We recommend a 3-month horizon to judge the work under way, but you are free to stop at any time with 30 days' notice.

Who this is for

Social media for every organisation.

Community management, sponsored campaigns or content strategy: we adapt our approach to your objectives.

SMEs and micro-businesses in French-speaking Switzerland

A professional, consistent social media presence to build your local reputation and attract new clients.

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Growing startups

High-performing Meta Ads and LinkedIn Ads campaigns to acquire users and build an engaged community.

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Institutions & major accounts

A multi-platform editorial strategy with a publishing calendar and detailed monthly reporting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about digital marketing in Switzerland.

Any other questions? Contact us directly for an initial scoping conversation.

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How much does digital marketing cost in French-speaking Switzerland?

Our services start at CHF 600.- a month for advertising management on one channel (Meta Ads or LinkedIn Ads). Full social media support covering strategy, content creation and community management starts at CHF 800.- a month. A 360° digital strategy combining organic and paid starts at CHF 2’000.- a month. We always adapt our proposal to your budget and your objectives.

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Which social networks work best in French-speaking Switzerland?

For B2B in French-speaking Switzerland (finance in Geneva, consulting in Lausanne, industry in Fribourg), LinkedIn is essential. For B2C (hospitality, retail, wellbeing, property), Instagram and Facebook remain the strongest performers. TikTok is growing fast among 18 to 35 year olds. We recommend 2 to 3 well-run platforms rather than being present everywhere without impact.

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How long before there is an effect?

In paid advertising (Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads), the first audience data comes back within the first week. Organically, allow 2 to 3 months to build an audience and 4 to 6 months to have enough perspective. We recommend a hybrid approach: paid provides immediate signals while organic builds your reputation.

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Do you create the content or do we have to supply it?

We take on the whole of the creative work: copywriting, visual design, video editing (Reels, Stories). We have a network of photographers and videographers across French-speaking Switzerland. All content is approved by you before publication. You can also supply us with raw material that we rework for each platform.

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What is the difference between community management and social media advertising?

Community management covers the day-to-day running of your accounts: publishing, interaction, moderation. That is your organic presence, with no media spend but built over the long term. Social media advertising is paid targeting to reach a precise audience beyond your followers. The two are complementary and we recommend combining them.

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Do you manage Google Ads as well?

Yes. If your acquisition strategy warrants it, we also manage Google Ads campaigns (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube). We often recommend a multi-channel approach: Google Ads captures active search intent, while Meta and LinkedIn work on reputation and retargeting. We define the optimal mix together based on your audience and budget.

One partner

Digital marketing is amplified by an integrated strategy.

Your social channels, your SEO, your campaigns: everything works better when it is designed together.

Take the next step

Your social presence deserves a review before any proposal.

Send us your social media accounts or describe your project. We will look at your current presence and come back within 48 hours with a reasoned view and concrete recommendations.

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