Faced with lackluster social media engagement, Baloo teamed up with Firon Marketing to pivot its strategy, focusing on mental health and wellness. Explore how authentic content, influencer partnerships, and targeted tactics transformed Baloo into a trusted voice for women aged 20 to late 30s, amplifying brand reach and resonance.
Baloo is a company that produces mood-boosting seltzer water, with the aim of reducing anxiety and providing essential vitamins for a better overall mood. Initially, Baloo struggled to establish a strong social media presence due to content that lacked relatability. Their original approach focused primarily on surface-level subjects such as new flavors and product photography, which failed to engage their target audience effectively.
Recognizing the need for a strategic shift, Baloo collaborated with Firon Marketing to analyze their target demographic and revamp their social media strategy. The analysis revealed that their key audience comprised women aged 20 to late 30s, who were actively seeking ways to support their mental health and overall wellness.
Firon Marketing devised a comprehensive plan to curate content that resonated with Baloo’s target audience and established the brand as a relatable and trustworthy source of mental health support. The following interventions were implemented:
Content Curation: Firon Marketing focused on creating content that addressed mental health, wellness, and lifestyle-related topics, keeping the target demographic in mind. This content mix included “Mood-Boost Mondays,” mental health-related videos, nourishing recipes, and trend-based content.
Visual Transformation: To make the brand more relatable, the photography used shifted from simple, flat layouts to lifestyle-oriented setups. This involved incorporating scenes such as barbeque gatherings, Baloo by the pool, and other lifestyle activities that resonated with the target audience.
Authentic Engagement: Baloo prioritized genuine interactions with its followers, responding to comments and messages promptly, and initiating conversations to build a sense of community around the brand.
Influencer and UGC Collaboration: Firon Marketing strategically selected influencers whose values aligned with Baloo’s mission of promoting mental health and overall wellness. These influencers included wellness advocates, lifestyle bloggers, and mental health activists, all falling within Baloo’s target demographic of women aged 20 to late 30s. These videos showcased the positive impact of Baloo on their well-being, emphasizing how it contributed to reducing anxiety and enhancing their overall mood. Real people produce real results.
The strategic shift in Baloo’s social media strategy, combined with influencer marketing, yielded promising results in just three months:
Engagement Rate Per Impression: Baloo’s accounts experienced a substantial growth rate of +242.5% in regards to Engagement Rate per Impression, indicating a broader and more interactive audience.
Increased Engagement: The number of accounts engaging with Baloo’s content saw a remarkable upswing, going from negative percentages to a positive increase of +6.5%. This demonstrated a higher level of interest and interaction from real human users.
Sustained Growth: Baloo’s social media accounts continued to exhibit promising growth rates following the implementation of the new strategy. The account experienced a total audience increase of 0.1%, resulting in a total of 11,345 followers.