Palmerston North, New Zealand
AI-Native Marketing in
Palmerston North
I'm Tom Hall-Taylor — an NZ-based AI marketing consultant and fractional CMO. I work with select Palmerston North and Manawatū-Whanganui businesses to build marketing operations that compound over time, not campaigns that stop when the budget runs out.
What I Do for Palmerston North Businesses
Fractional CMO
Senior marketing strategy without a full-time hire. I embed in your business, own the marketing function, and drive results.
AI Marketing Systems
Build AI-powered systems that handle content, ads, SEO, and reporting at scale — so you compound, not just campaign.
Paid Advertising
Meta Ads and Google Ads managed with AI optimisation. Data-driven, not set-and-forget.
Growth Strategy
Clear positioning, channel strategy, and 90-day roadmaps built around your business — not a cookie-cutter playbook.
Why Palmerston North Businesses Work With Me
Palmerston North sits at the heart of the Manawatū-Whanganui region — one of New Zealand's most economically diverse areas. Food and agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and a thriving education sector anchored by Massey University give the region a varied and resilient business base. But Palmerston North businesses are often underserved by marketing agencies that focus on the main centres.
I built Junction Media differently. I work with a maximum of 3–5 clients at any time. That cap is intentional — it's how I give each business the attention and strategic depth that actually moves the needle. You deal directly with me, not an account manager in a large agency machine.
And because I use AI systems for execution — content, reporting, ad management — I can deliver what a 10-person agency delivers, at a fraction of the cost. That matters especially in a regional market like Palmerston North where marketing budgets are often tighter and ROI expectations are higher.
A Result Worth Mentioning
+30%
Above previous store record
Deep Blue Health — a New Zealand supplement brand — hit their best revenue month ever in November 2025. We built AI-native marketing systems across Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, content, and customer support. That was the result: 30% above their previous all-time record.
Common Questions
Are you based in Palmerston North?
I'm based in Auckland but work with businesses across New Zealand, including Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū-Whanganui region. Most of our work happens remotely via video calls and shared systems — location isn't a constraint for modern marketing strategy.
What does an engagement look like?
I work on monthly retainer. We start with a strategy session to understand your business, goals, and current marketing state. From there I build a 90-day roadmap and we execute against it — with weekly check-ins and full visibility into what's happening.
How is this different from a Palmerston North marketing agency?
I work with 3–5 clients at a time — not 30. You deal directly with me, not an account manager. And because I use AI systems for execution, the cost is lower without compromising quality. Think fractional CMO with an AI team behind it.
What's the minimum commitment?
I work in 3-month minimum engagements. Marketing compounds over time — 30-day sprints don't build the systems that actually change a business.
Ready to build something real?
I'm selective about who I work with. If you're a Palmerston North or Manawatū-Whanganui business serious about building AI-native marketing — apply below.
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