Framework: Campaign Planning Matrix

Purpose

To provide a structured framework for mapping campaigns across funnel stages, personas, and messaging pillars.

This ensures paid campaigns are persona-driven, funnel-balanced, and ROI-focused.


Scope

  • Applies to all paid campaigns across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and display.
  • Used by Performance Marketers, Paid Ads Specialists, and Creative Teams.
  • Feeds into Doc 3 (Creative & Copy Guidelines) and Doc 4 (Campaign Setup & Launch Workflow).

Objectives

  • Align campaigns with ICP personas and funnel stage needs.
  • Define ad formats, messaging angles, and CTAs per funnel stage.
  • Standardize campaign planning to reduce wasted spend and increase consistency.

Campaign Planning Matrix

Funnel StageTarget PersonaMessaging Pillar (EPIC 1 – Doc 3)Campaign TypeAd FormatCTAExample (B2B SaaS)Example (B2C Service)
TOFU (Awareness)CTO, Product ManagerOutcome-DrivenBrand AwarenessLinkedIn Sponsored Content, YouTube Video Ads“Learn More”Video ad: “Why 70% SaaS churn starts at onboarding”Instagram Reel: “Why local cleaners aren’t safe – 3 facts”
MOFU (Consideration)CTO, Customer Success LeadTrust & CredibilityRetargeting CampaignLinkedIn Carousel, Facebook Carousel Ads“See How It Works”Carousel: “Cut churn by 30% – Client stories”Carousel: “5 Reasons Families Choose Verified Cleaners”
MOFU (Consideration)Product ManagerEase & ExperienceEngagement / Demo EducationLinkedIn InMail, Google Display“Get the Guide”Whitepaper ad: “Scaling SaaS Adoption in 2025”Download guide: “Eco-Cleaning Hacks for Busy Homes”
BOFU (Conversion)CTO (Decision-Maker)Cost/Value AdvantageLead GenerationGoogle Search Ads, LinkedIn Lead Forms“Book a Demo”Search Ad: “Best SaaS Onboarding Tool Pricing”Google Local Ad: “Book a Verified Cleaning Today”
BOFU (Conversion)Busy Working MomTrust & SafetyConversion / OfferFacebook Lead Ads, WhatsApp CTA Ads“Book Now”Case study ad: “See how SaaS X cut churn by 30%”Lead Ad: “20% Off First Cleaning – Verified Staff”

Step-by-Step Application

  1. Choose Funnel Stage: TOFU, MOFU, BOFU.
  2. Select Persona: Based on ICP (decision-maker, influencer, user).
  3. Map Messaging Pillar: Outcome-driven, trust, ease, cost/value.
  4. Assign Campaign Type: Awareness, Engagement, Retargeting, Conversion.
  5. Pick Ad Format: Search, display, video, carousel, lead gen.
  6. Define CTA: Funnel-appropriate (Learn → Engage → Convert).
  7. Validate Examples: Cross-check with industry and persona fit.

Governance

  • Persona Coverage: At least 1 campaign per active persona each quarter.
  • Funnel Balance: Each quarter must include TOFU + MOFU + BOFU coverage.
  • Creative Alignment: All creatives must tie to the mapped messaging pillar.
  • Quarterly Review: Refresh matrix per ICP updates or new product launches.