Insight-led LinkedIn content approach for VEV

When VEV partnered with OST in June 2024, their ambition was clear: to become a recognised authority in the electric fleet and sustainable transport space.

500%
Above industry average engagement rates
350%
Increase in organic impressions

Building authority with real-world storytelling

VEV needed their LinkedIn presence to actively support key business priorities - educating the market on fleet electrification, simplifying complex infrastructure conversations, and standing out in an increasingly crowded EV and sustainability landscape.

The challenge went deeper than visibility alone. To cut through, we moved away from templated, corporate content and built a strategy rooted in authenticity, expertise and real-world storytelling.

We brought VEV closer to the realities of the sector by showcasing real projects through on-site content and using short-form video to simplify complex ideas. We elevated expert and leadership voices to deliver credible insights and position VEV as a guiding authority, while expanding reach through targeted Thought Leader Ads to priority audiences.

The result was a content ecosystem designed not just to inform - but to demonstrate VEV’s role at the forefront of the transition.

We spotlighted VEV’s partnership with a major UK transport operator by capturing real activity on-site - bringing audiences into the day-to-day reality of depot electrification. By focusing on the people behind the project and the operational detail, the story moved beyond high-level messaging and made the transition tangible, credible and relatable.

Alongside this, we developed insight-led video content featuring VEV’s eMobility Product Lead, translating complex electrification data into clear, engaging narratives. Timed to align with a key industry event, this content not only drove digital engagement but also fuelled conversations in the room - connecting online storytelling with real-world impact.

By shifting to a more human, insight-driven approach in the the first 12 months, VEV saw a step-change in performance across both organic and paid activity.

Engagement rates at 500% above industry average
350% increase in organic impressions
150% growth in organic link clicks
Paid media efficiency with CPC at less than 50% of industry benchmarks
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