Strategy & Execution
High-Caliber Influencer Vetting Process
Criteria: Targeted local micro-influencers (10k+ followers) with:
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Skincare/haircare niche expertise (no generic "lifestyle" creators).
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Engagement rates >5% (vs. vanity metrics).
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Aesthetic alignment with HSS’s premium brand.
Outreach: Personalized DM pitches offering free treatments in exchange for 1 in-clinic UGC video + 2 Instagram posts/stories.
Authentic Content Co-Creation
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Clinic Experience: Designed a VIP treatment day with photo-ready spaces.
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Creative Freedom: Encouraged influencers to share raw results (e.g., "Here’s my skin after 1 session").
Results
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50%+ increase in authentic engagement (comments/shares vs. branded posts).
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20% of new clients cited influencers as their referral source.
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Scaled to 3 new locations after pilot success.