Salena Lawrence

Blume

Scaling Brand Awareness Through Micro-Influencer Advocacy

ACHIEVEMENTS AT A GLANCE

2.2k → 6.1K
Traffic

1.3k → 5.9k
Shares

3.4K → 12K
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CASE STUDY SUMMARY

Executive Summary

As Social Media Director at Havas, I implemented a micro-influencer strategy for Blume to increase brand awareness and drive engagement across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. By leveraging data-driven tactics, we achieved a 300% ROI, boosted website traffic, and positioned Blume as a community-driven wellness brand.

PROJECT DETAILS

Duration: 3 months
Campaign Budget: $20,000-$50,000
Target Platforms: TwitterFacebookInstagram

Tech Stack: Influencer Management: AspireIQ Analytics & Reporting: Sprout Social, Google Analytics. Content Scheduling: Later.

Core Competencies: Influencer Selection, Engagement Analysis, ROI Measurement

01. CHALLENGE/OPPORTUNITY

CHALLENGE/OPPORTUNITY

Blume needed to transition from sporadic influencer collaborations to a structured, results-driven campaign while maintaining their community-first and authentic brand identity.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT REVEALED:

Blume lacked a cohesive influencer strategy tailored to Gen Z audiences. We identified the opportunity to create a scalable micro-influencer framework to drive engagement, build loyalty, and boost conversions.

02. STRATEGY & APPROACH

STRATEGY

Influencer Tiering:
• Focused on micro-influencers with 10K–50K followers and engagement rates above 5%.

Content Framework:
• Designed campaigns around top-performing themes, including skincare routines and product education.

Commission Structure:
• Incentivized higher engagement with tiered rewards for influencers.

APPROACH

Influencer Selection:
• Curated 25 skincare influencers using a scoring system for engagement, content quality, and audience fit.

Content Strategy:
• Focused on UGC, routines, and tutorials across Instagram (carousel posts, Stories), TikTok (trends, challenges), and YouTube Shorts (reviews).

Content Calendar:
• Synced influencer content with product launches and seasonal campaigns.

Performance Optimization:
• Conducted weekly A/B testing and refined content based on real-time analytics.

03. IMPLEMENTATION & EXECUTION

@jessy_volk

TIKTOK

Content Type: Educational + Product Demo

Primary Focus: Product Education and Engagement

Core Strategy: Highlighted Blume’s products through trending routines and challenges.

Key Tactics:
• Featured products in influencer skincare routines.
• Leveraged trending challenges for visibility.
• Shared quick demo clips for ease of understanding.

@itsgurnaz

INSTAGRAM

Content Type: Conversational + Product Highlight

Primary Focus: Engagement and Sales

Core Strategy: Blended behind-the-scenes content with promotional campaigns.

Key Tactics:
• Shared ingredient highlights via carousel posts.
• Timed seasonal promotions to align with sales events.
• Used polls and quizzes to encourage interaction.

@cassandrabankson

Youtube Shorts

Content Type: Tutorials + Reviews

Primary Focus: Brand Awareness

Core Strategy: Delivered quick reviews and tutorials to showcase product benefits.

Key Tactics:
• Partnered with influencers for detailed product reviews.
• Shared concise tutorials for easy audience consumption.
• Featured UGC to enhance authenticity.

04. RESULTS & IMPACT

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STRATEGIC WINS

Revenue Strategy:
• Micro-influencer campaigns generated a 300% ROI, proving the value of targeted partnerships.

Audience Engagement:
• Focused, authentic content drove a 38% increase in engagement.

Community Building:
• Strengthened loyalty and trust through scalable influencer strategies.

IMPACT

Revenue Growth:
• Achieved +300% ROI through data-driven influencer partnerships.

Engagement Surge:
• Increased interaction by +38% across all platforms.

Traffic Boost:
• Influencer referrals drove +42% in website traffic.

Sales Growth:
• Influencer channels contributed +29% in additional sales.

This campaign reflects my expertise in leading micro-influencer strategies that balance creativity, analytics, and authenticity. By targeting Gen Z audiences and implementing scalable frameworks, we elevated Blume’s brand presence and delivered long-lasting results.