Client Overview:
A well-established cosmetic brand, known for its high-quality skincare products, was launching a new product: a luxury anti-aging serum. Despite having a loyal customer base, the brand needed to create buzz, generate excitement, and drive sales for the new launch.
Objective:
- Successfully launch and promote the new anti-aging serum
- Drive immediate sales and brand awareness
- Build anticipation and excitement around the new product
Challenges:
- Limited initial awareness for the new product
- Competing in a saturated skincare market
- Ensuring high sales volume during the product launch period
Strategy and Execution
1. Audience Targeting
To ensure the product launch reached the right people:
- Demographic Targeting: Focused on women aged 30-55, particularly those interested in anti-aging, skincare routines, and luxury beauty products.
- Lookalike Audiences: Created from the brand’s existing customer data, focusing on individuals who have previously purchased high-end skincare products.
- Interest Targeting: Targeted users who followed skincare influencers or engaged with content related to anti-aging, wellness, and beauty.
2. Platform Selection
- Instagram and Facebook Ads: Chosen for their visual nature and highly engaged beauty-conscious audience. Ads featured high-quality product imagery and testimonials.
- Google Search Ads: Used to capture search intent from users actively looking for anti-aging solutions.
3. Creative Development
The ads were designed to:
- Showcase the Product’s Unique Selling Points: High-quality ingredients, visible results, and its luxurious feel.
- Create Urgency: “Limited time only – Get 15% off your first purchase!”
- Leverage Social Proof: Incorporated customer testimonials, influencer endorsements, and expert reviews.
Results
1. Brand Awareness Boost:
- The Awareness Campaign generated over 90000 impressions across Facebook and Instagram.
- The brand’s Instagram followers grew by 25%, thanks to the engaging and visually compelling ads.
2. Strong Engagement:
Engagement rate on Instagram ads was 4.5%, significantly higher than the industry average of 1.1%, reflecting strong user interest in the new product.
3. High ROAS:
- Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) reached 6:1, meaning the brand earned $6 for every $1 spent on paid ads.
- The CPA decreased by 20% as retargeting strategies optimized the sales funnel.