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Content Marketing case studies: we currently have 91.
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Jack Daniels redesigns website
Jack Daniel's has redesigned their global website JackDaniels.com, celebrating the legacy of storytelling.
22/08/2016 | Full story...
Coca-Cola targets millennials with CokeTV YouTube channel
Coca-Cola has created popular YouTube channels in Europe, working with popular YouTube vloggers to take its CokeTV channel to the UK, Germany, France and Spain as the FMCG giant ramps up its content marketing strategy as a new way to engage teens with authentic “eye-level” communication.
21/07/2016 | Full story...
Virtual reality case study: New York Times takes news to a new generation
In a world of declining print sales, how can a 165 –year-old news brand reach the next generation of readers? This case study looks at how trhe New York Times expanded into virtual reality with a little help from sponsors General Electric and Mini.
08/07/2016 | Full story...
Social media case study: ‘Justino’ film wins Christmas for Spanish Lottery
Forget John Lewis - the real winner of Christmas 2015 was this campaign for Spanish lottery firm Loterias y Apuestas del Estado. The Pixar-style ‘Justino’ film captured hearts while an engaging social media campaign built anticipation in the run up to the high-profile Christmas lottery draw- increasing spend to an astonishing €55 per person.
08/07/2016 | Full story...
Social content case study: Sport Chek swaps newspaper for Facebook ads
For two weeks, Sport Chek replaced its trusty paper circulars with Facebook ads. "The results of this test," says Duncan Fulton of Sport Chek, "blew our minds. This case study looks at the secret behind the publication’s success.
12/05/2016 | Full story...
Optimisation case study: Personalised childrens' book retailer gets 18.1% uplift in orders
Lost My Name, an online-only children’s book retailer ran an optimisation campaign with Optimizely. This case study looks at how the retailer used A/B testing to achieve an 18.1% uplift in orders.
28/04/2016 | Full story...
Content marketing case study: Recruitment agency revamps website to boost conversions by 375%
Recruitment is a competitive sector, so how can one agency stand out from the crowd online? This case study looks at how Property Personnel achieved a significant (375%) increase in conversions for its new website working with Vertical Leap.
07/03/2016 | Full story...
App case study: Penny the Pirate makes kids’ eye tests fun
OPSM combined traditional and digital media, producing an engaging printed book and app ‘Penny the Pirate’ to highlight vision problems in children. This case study looks at how the Australian optical chain boosted sales 22% by making eye tests fun.
02/03/2016 | Full story...
Content marketing case study: Viral prank surprises shoppers by showing their 'Disney side'
What happens when Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Ana, Elsa, Olaf, Cinderella, Buzz Lightyear and other Disney Characters magically surprise unsuspecting shoppers? This viral video from Disney caused a huge buzz in February 2015, getting 5 million YouTube views in the process.
18/11/2015 | Full story...
Viral case study: Purina gets puppy love with Buzzfeed powered campaign
In July 2015, Pet food brand Purina teamed up with Buzzfeed to show the unbreakable bond between man and puppy, earning 8 million YouTube views with a strong story-telling campaign.
18/11/2015 | Full story...
Programmatic case study: Telegraph partners DoubleClick to boost ad revenues 126%
The Telegraph worked with Google’s Doubleclick to simplify its automated ad trading systems. This case study looks at how the UK newspaper got a 126% year-on-year increase in ad revenue through programmatic ads on its website.
29/10/2015 | Full story...
China case study: American Airlines boosts US tourism with content campaign
Building a premium brand in China is a tricky task. But American Airlines took a long term approach to build quality content, developing a leading online resource for Chinese citizens traveling to America. This content marketing case study shows how, with a limited budget coupled with aggressive targets brands can get strong results.
09/09/2015 | Full story...
Social media management case study: Bugaboo bikini mum sparks controversy
With content marketing spilling onto social media, the context of each post becomes crucial- as one baby buggy manufacturer learned the hard way. In July 2015, a photo of young bikini-clad model and mum running with a Bugaboo stroller caused outrage on Facebook. The image, originally published as part in a Vogue Netherlands article, was then posted on Bugaboo's Facebook and Instagram profiles- prompting reactions from admiration to disgust. This case study examines the lessons we can learn from this social media storm.
30/07/2015 | Full story...
Content marketing case study: Garnier gets 6m social shares with Vice music tour
Back in 2013, VICE's music channel Noisey and Garnier Fructis launched a college tour in the US. This case study looks at how the hair brand married style with substance to get its core youth audience visiting in droves, enjoying 3 million video views and 6 million social shares.
05/06/2015 | Full story...
BuzzFeed case study: Travel Nevada launches interactive road trip around the state
Travel Nevada teamed up with BuzzFeed to create original content showcasing the vast array of attractions the state has to offer. This case study looks at how the tourist board got strong engagement from travellers and local residents alike.
05/06/2015 | Full story...
BuzzFeed case study: Taco Bell reminds users that not everything needs to be shared
BuzzFeed’s creative team worked with Mexican fast food restaurant Taco Bell to create sponsored posts based on the theme of not sharing. With the rise of social media many people share multiple aspects of the lives and Taco Bell took advantage of this trend.
05/06/2015 | Full story...
Native content case study: MINI champions all things “not normal”
The MINI, a small car, unique in its design is “not normal” in appearance compared to traditional cars. The car maker wanted to capitalise on the fact that it is different and created a marketing campaign around being “not normal”. MINI used the BuzzFeed platform to launch the campaign using a native content marketing strategy.
05/06/2015 | Full story...
Buzzfeed case study: Virgin Mobile creates ‘24/7 social newsroom’
Web surfers don’t click on banner ads anymore. Native advertising, advertorials, sponsored posts – quality content is the new king of marketing. This case study looks at how Virgin Mobile took this new approach the social news site Buzzfeed to create an ‘always on’ newsroom to engage the new generation of digital customers.
03/06/2015 | Full story...
Native content case study: Hidden Valley takes on ketchup with Buzzfeed push
To promote its new ‘Hidden Valley For Everything’ dressing, Clorox partnered with BuzzFeed to expand on its nickname “The New Ketchup,” in a fun, engaging way. This case study looks at how the FMCG firm enjoyed a 400% brand lift in social sharing via native content marketing.
03/06/2015 | Full story...
Native content fail: P&G vlogger banned by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a YouTube video featuring a well-known vlogger because it didn’t clearly explain it was sponsored by P&G’s Max Factor brand. This case study looks at how the FMCG giant fell foul of new native advertising content guidelines.
28/05/2015 | Full story...
Facebook case study: Femina lets women of India write for magazine via social media
Women’s magazine Femina India used Facebook as a platform to create India’s first crowd-sourced magazine issue giving women the opportunity to express themselves.
07/05/2015 | Full story...
Argentina social content case study: Movistar wins over youngsters with Facebook sitcom
To win over youngsters in Argentina, mobile network Movistar created a social media sitcom. This case study looks at how the brand made smart use of the Facebook platform to get 6.5 million views- and demand for a second season.
08/04/2015 | Full story...
Storytelling marketing case study: How Country Crock captured a real and honest mother’s story to connect with mums across the US
The national American spreads brand Country Crock released a video marketing campaign over the Christmas period to create a true and touching snapshot of family life. The video is a great example of how Country Crock used storytelling to connect with its target audience.
30/03/2015 | Full story...
Content creation case study: Adidas teams with YouTube creators to generate World Cup buzz
This case study looks at the success Adidas had at the 2014 FIFA World Cup by teaming up with YouTube creators KICKTV to publish up-to-date content for their YouTube channel. By teaming up with KICKTV, Adidas were able to gain expertise into the art of creating content for YouTube.
30/03/2015 | Full story...
Content marketing case study: How Intel and Toshiba got an audience of 70 million with social storytelling
Two electronics giants had a challenge. Intel wanted to refresh "Intel Inside" and Toshiba wanted to boost awareness of its Ultrabook. They teamed up to create a social storytelling campaign that garnered 70 million views. See how below…
25/03/2015 | Full story...
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