Strategy and research

Competitor Analysis

Competitor analysis shows how rivals position, advertise and convert — and where the gaps are that you can move into.

We reconstruct competitors' acquisition playbooks: their messaging and offers, the channels and creative they run, their funnel and pricing, and the search terms they dominate. Then we identify the specific, exploitable gaps — underserved angles, weaker funnels, ignored audiences.

Scope of work

What's included

01

Positioning teardown

How each competitor frames value, who they target and their proof points.

02

Ad & creative analysis

Active ads by channel, recurring hooks, formats and landing pages.

03

Funnel & pricing review

Their path from click to purchase, pricing model and friction points.

04

Search share

The keywords and categories they own in paid and organic.

05

Gap analysis

Underserved segments, weak messaging and funnel opportunities.

06

Action list

Prioritised recommendations you can implement.

Process

How the engagement runs

  1. 01

    Identify

    We agree the direct, indirect and aspirational competitors to study.

  2. 02

    Collect

    We gather ads, pages, pricing and search data across channels.

  3. 03

    Analyse

    We compare positioning, funnels and spend signals to find gaps.

  4. 04

    Recommend

    We deliver a prioritised opportunity list and review it with you.

What you receive

  • Competitor positioning matrix
  • Ad and creative library with analysis
  • Funnel and pricing benchmark
  • Search share summary
  • Prioritised opportunity list

Best suited to

  • Crowded categories where differentiation is hard
  • Companies entering a market with established players
  • Teams planning a repositioning or new campaign

FAQ

Competitor Analysis: common questions

01

How many competitors do you cover?

Usually three to six — enough for a real pattern without diluting the analysis.

02

Can you see competitors' ad spend?

Not exact figures, but ad libraries, run duration and creative volume give a reliable relative picture.

03

Is this a one-off?

It can be, but a light quarterly refresh keeps you ahead as competitors shift tactics.

04

What do we get that we can act on?

A prioritised list of specific moves — messaging angles, audiences, funnel fixes — not just observations.

Ready to build your acquisition engine?

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