Orange 142 Wins Gold and Platinum Awards, Delivers 9,360% ROI
DRCT•Direct Digital's Orange 142 won Gold and Platinum Hermes Creative Awards for Emerald Isle Realty campaigns, with search marketing driving 9,360% ROI (30% year-on-year) and organic social boosting direct bookings by 62%. Its organic Meta efforts delivered an 81% revenue increase and a 131% Facebook engagement lift.
1. Orange 142 Award Wins
Orange 142, the digital marketing arm of Direct Digital Holdings, captured two prestigious Hermes Creative Awards in 2026, earning Gold for its search engine marketing campaign 'One Line to Rule Them All' and Platinum for its comprehensive social media strategy with Emerald Isle Realty.
2. Search Marketing Achievements
The search engine marketing campaign delivered an exceptional 9,360% return on investment, marking a 30% increase year-on-year, by optimizing keyword targeting and leveraging advanced bidding strategies to capture high-intent travel audiences.
3. Social Media Impact
Organic social efforts focused on short-form video, real-time engagement, and a community-driven model, driving a 62% rise in direct bookings, an 81% increase in revenue from Meta channels, and a 131% boost in Facebook engagement.
4. Potential Implications for Direct Digital Holdings
These results highlight Orange 142's ability to adapt strategies to platform shifts and client goals, potentially strengthening Direct Digital's growth prospects by demonstrating scalable performance marketing capabilities for mid-market brands.
