Sixt Car Rental

The Solution

Partnering with Expedia Group Media Solutions, Sixt tapped into the Expedia Group audience and the products and expertise of Media Solutions to execute a digital marketing campaign. With Sixt’s goals top of mind, the digital consultants devised an integrated campaign reaching American travelers across many of Expedia Group’s U.S. network of sites: Expedia.com, Travelocity, Orbitz, CheapTickets, and Hotwire. The display media linked to a dedicated offer page constructed for multiple devices (desktops, phones, etc.).

Within those sites the display media reached shoppers who were searching for destinations in the United States. They tapped into first-party travel behavior destination targeting reaching travelers searching for car rentals in specific destinations like: Miami, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.

The campaign began targeting airports in select states of the US. By opening their targeting to international airport codes, they reached more travelers than ever before. Sixt planned their market strategy and allocated resources well in advance while in accordance with seasonality. This allowed them to secure the premium site placements they wanted on an annual basis, ensuring their branded message appeared in front of qualified shoppers. In sum, the strategic planning effort meant that Sixt secured the inventory necessary to drive bookings and revenue throughout the entire year.