Hi. Need a wingman to help your business take flight?

Where do I even start with marketing my business?

How do I get my site to appear in AI searches?

What are the best AI tools for my business?

What is AEO?

How do I get found on Google?

Is my logo any good?

How much should I be spending on marketing?

Why do I get no response to my marketing emails?

What's the best way to grow my sales?

How do I improve my social media content?

Should I be increasing my prices?

How do I know if my website is working?

Should I have a marketing plan?

What do my customers really think about my business?

What is 'storytelling' and should I be using it in my business?

How do I launch a new service?

How do I improve my Google ranking?

What makes my business stand out from my competitors?

How do I know if my marketing is actually working?

What's the best social media platform for my business?

Should I be doing Google Ads?

Do Facebook ads work?

Where do I even start with marketing my business? How do I get my site to appear in AI searches? What are the best AI tools for my business? What is AEO? How do I get found on Google? Is my logo any good? How much should I be spending on marketing? Why do I get no response to my marketing emails? What's the best way to grow my sales? How do I improve my social media content? Should I be increasing my prices? How do I know if my website is working? Should I have a marketing plan? What do my customers really think about my business? What is 'storytelling' and should I be using it in my business? How do I launch a new service? How do I improve my Google ranking? What makes my business stand out from my competitors? How do I know if my marketing is actually working? What's the best social media platform for my business? Should I be doing Google Ads? Do Facebook ads work?

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Your external marketing department.

An experienced sounding board.

A safe pair of hands.  

Award winning results. 

Helping you acquire and retain customers.

Insights, strategy, creative, execution.

The right solutions every time.

Business owners have one job.

If your business is NEW or GROWING:

Your one job is to MARKET your products / services.

You can have the best technology, the lowest costs, or the smartest people, but unless you tell the marketplace about your products/services, you will not attract customers and your business will not be financially sustainable.

If your business is THRIVING:

Your one job is to INNOVATE.

AI isn't coming. It's already here — and it's already changing how your customers find businesses like yours. The question isn't whether AI will affect your business. It's whether you'll get ahead of it or catch up later. We demystify AI for New Zealand small businesses: what it means for your marketing, your visibility, and your competitive edge — in plain English, without the overwhelm.

As we enter the Exponential Age, the ONE JOB RULE has never been truer.

Now is the time to market and innovate.

About.

The Marketing Wingman.

The Marketing Wingman is a New Zealand marketing consultancy with over 30 years of professional marketing experience. Founded by Kirsty, it exists to help small and growing New Zealand businesses understand their marketing options, make confident decisions, and get better results — without the jargon, the overwhelm, or the big-agency price tag.

Experience and expertise

The Marketing Wingman's expertise spans direct marketing agencies, in-house marketing roles, and client management on the production side of marketing. That experience includes working with well-known brands in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and has been recognised with two Supreme Marketing Association Awards in New Zealand and a marketing award in the UK. Kirsty has also been invited to judge the New Zealand Marketing Association Awards — a reflection of her standing in the industry.

Core areas of expertise include marketing strategy, brand and communications, content creation, SEO, AEO, AI tool integration, customer engagement, data-led insights, and the psychology behind consumer behaviour.

What makes us different — value to others

What sets The Marketing Wingman apart isn't just experience. It's a genuine commitment to making marketing accessible and useful for the people we work with. Every recommendation is made with the client's best interests at the centre — not the size of the invoice. We take the time to understand your business, your customers, and your goals before suggesting a single action.

We believe good marketing advice should leave you more capable, more confident, and more informed — whether we're working together long-term or you're taking the next steps on your own.

Our current focus

As AI continues to reshape how customers search, compare, and buy, The Marketing Wingman is helping New Zealand small businesses understand what this means for their visibility, their marketing, and their competitive position. We demystify AI in plain English — so business owners can make smart decisions, not anxious ones.

Services.

Understanding.

Planning.

Doing.

How we work.

If flexibility is important to you, then you’ll love our partnership options.

Choose the level of support you need.

Choose how you want that support delivered.

FAQs

What does The Marketing Wingman Do?

The Marketing Wingman is a New Zealand marketing consultancy that provides small and growing businesses with strategic marketing support — from brand and communications reviews through to content creation, digital advertising, SEO, and website builds. Think of us as your external marketing department: experienced, flexible, and focused on getting you real results without the overhead of a full-time hire.

How do I get my business found on Google in New Zealand?

Getting found on Google comes down to three things: a well-optimised Google Business Profile, a website with the right local keywords and clear content, and a steady stream of genuine customer reviews. For New Zealand small businesses, local SEO is often the highest-return, lowest-cost marketing activity available — and it's one of our specialties.

How do I know if my marketing is actually working?

If you can't answer that question clearly, it's a sign your marketing lacks measurable objectives. Good marketing tracks where enquiries come from, monitors website traffic, and measures conversion at each stage of the customer journey. We help clients set up simple, practical measurement frameworks — because what gets measured, gets improved.

Who is The Marketing Wingman for?

We work with New Zealand small business owners who know marketing matters but aren't sure where to start, don't have the time to do it well, or want a more strategic approach than sporadic social media posts. Whether your business is new, growing, or ready to innovate, we tailor our support to where you are right now

What is AEO and why does it matter for my business website?

AEO stands for Answer Engine Optimisation. It's the practice of structuring your website content so that AI tools — like ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, and Perplexity — can find, understand, and cite your business when answering search queries. As more New Zealanders use AI to find local services, having AEO-friendly content is becoming just as important as traditional SEO.

What makes The Marketing Wingman different from other marketing agencies?

With 30+ years of experience across direct marketing agencies, in-house roles, and client management — and a track record that includes two Supreme Marketing Association Awards — we bring senior-level marketing thinking to small business budgets. We're not about throwing up the odd social post and hoping for the best. We take the time to understand your business, your customers, and your goals before recommending a single action.

Where is The Marketing Wingman based?

The Marketing Wingman is based in Northland, New Zealand, and works with clients across the country. We offer on-site, hybrid, and fully virtual support — so wherever you are in New Zealand, we can help.

How much should a small New Zealand business spend on marketing?

A commonly used benchmark is 5–10% of annual revenue, but for many small businesses just getting started, the priority is spending wisely rather than spending a lot. A clear strategy, a strong Google Business Profile, and consistent, well-written content will often outperform a larger budget spent without direction.

Can I just get help with one specific marketing project?

Absolutely. We work on a contract, retainer, or project basis — so you can engage us for a single campaign, a website review, a content plan, or ongoing strategic support. There's no lock-in, just the level of help you need, when you need it.

  • "Kirsty has a brilliant way of presenting information in a clear, easy-to-understand format. She really helped me uncover the key messages my potential clients need to hear in order to take action. Kirsty broke everything down into bite-sized learnings, making it simple to digest and implement. Thanks to her support, my future communications are not only more strategic but also far more likely to succeed. She’s been an absolute joy to work with - knowledgeable, creative, and genuinely fun! I’m already looking forward to my next project with her."

    — Samantha Fleming | The Eye Lady

  • "I've really appreciated working with Kirsty from The Marketing Wingman so far. She's helped me get clarity on my marketing strategy and identify some key areas to focus on. What's been really helpful is her ability to break down complex ideas into smaller, manageable pieces. She's also been great at helping me think through my capacity and priorities. I'm looking forward to putting our plans into action and seeing the results. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed with your marketing, I'd definitely recommend reaching out to The Marketing Wingman."

    — Alyssa Farrand | Aligned Movement

  • "I highly recommend the Marketing Wingman! I've seen how their creative campaigns lead to impressive results. Their team has an amazing combination of creativity + analytical skill. They craft innovative marketing strategies that really catch attention and back them up with solid data. Plus, their customer service is superb! If you want results that stand out, the Marketing Wingman is the way to go!"

    — Jess Andrew

  • "Kirsty is a pleasure to work with. Her creativity and expertise in marketing deliver real results. Highly recommend!"

    - Emma Irvine

  • "Kirsty has a wealth of experience in sales and marketing and knows how to get results. She’s not about just throwing up the odd social media post and hoping for the best – Kirsty takes the time to understand the audience and comes up with smart, creative strategies that actually work. She’s full of great ideas and knows how to turn them into real outcomes. She is warm, thoughtful and thinks outside of the box."

    - Annika Dickey

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