Vega Awards Gold Winner Winner

2024

Tucky: Paid Social & Affiliate Marketing Strategy

Entrant Company

Hawke Media

Category

Digital Marketing (Campaign) - New Category (Digital Marketing)

Client's Name

Tucky

Country / Region

United States

Tucky's partnership with Hawke Media to harness TikTok's potential signifies a strategic shift aimed at boosting its brand and sales in a digital-centric market. This collaboration marks a departure from traditional marketing to tackle the challenges of captivating a digitally savvy audience and converting online engagements into substantial revenue growth.

The objective was straightforward: rejuvenate Tucky's brand appeal and deepen market penetration leveraging TikTok's unique affiliate and e-commerce features. Hawke Media devised a strategy enhancing visibility and fostering authentic connections with a younger, trend-aware demographic. This innovative approach intended to bridge the traditional affiliate marketing gap with TikTok's dynamic environment.

The challenge involved transitioning from less effective traditional affiliate marketing strategies to a comprehensive, integrated digital marketing approach thriving in the social media landscape. It aimed at overcoming engagement barriers traditional methods could not, crucial for attracting and maintaining the attention of an audience accustomed to TikTok's instant and engaging content.

Hawke Media's strategy was comprehensive, aiming to maximize Tucky's reach through TikTok's e-commerce solutions, enhance brand visibility by engaging the platform's large user base, and form strategic partnerships with influencers to broaden influence and credibility. It was supported by targeting new user segments and developing unique marketing tactics for TikTok's distinct content consumption patterns.

The execution phase entailed adaptable steps, including ongoing testing and timely adjustments based on performance analytics. This flexible approach allowed for rapid content strategy iterations and feedback integration, ensuring marketing efforts remained in sync with user preferences and platform trends.

The results were remarkable. Tucky experienced a significant 6,259.63% increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) compared to previous affiliate marketing efforts, and a 5,103.57% rise in ordered SKUs. Additionally, the brand saw an influx of over 4,000 new buyers, significantly expanding its customer base. Through Hawke Media's targeted use of TikTok, Tucky not only achieved its revenue and engagement objectives but also set new benchmarks for digital marketing success in an ever-evolving online market. This case underscores the transformative power of strategic digital marketing, positioning Tucky at the forefront of its industry's digital evolution.

Credits

Senior Manager, Paid Social
Alex Purvines
CEO/Founder
Erik Huberman
Co-Founder
Tony Delmercado
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