The campaign had three specific KPIs:
- Impressions: Generate between 800,000 and 1 million impressions with a target CPM under $15.
- Activations: Achieve a 1% conversion rate with 8,000–10,000 new activations using the influencer’s promo code.
- Engagement: Secure 300,000 organic impressions (500,000 was the stretch goal).
Strategy and Tactics
Ubiquitous campaigns are the perfect example of platform precision and multi-channel strategy. Ubiquitous divided the campaign into three phases: recruitment, creation, and activation, using TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube strategically:
1. TikTok and Instagram for Awareness (Top of Funnel):
- 60% of the budget went to TikTok and Instagram, leveraging their broad reach and viral potential.
- Influencers like @visualsbyjack and other local creators were given creative freedom to explore and promote Chicago’s hidden gems, aligning the content with the city’s culture.
- Posts on both platforms included promo codes for free unlocks, incentivizing engagement and driving trial usage.
2. YouTube for Conversion (Bottom of Funnel):
- 25–30% of the budget was allocated to YouTube, where longer-form content…