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Influencer marketing is long past the stage of being optional and has already established itself as an effective online marketing strategy. Today more than ever, small brands and A-list businesses alike are starting to feel the need of coming together with creators that can make their next marketing campaign a success.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
But, like all other things, some influencer marketing campaigns are more successful and effective than others. In this article, we made a list of 15 brand collaborations with influencers, as well as small key lessons you can learn from each.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Zara, one of the largest clothing companies in the world, has 57 million followers on Instagram, and that impressive number is partially the result of the brand\u2019s influencer marketing efforts. Over the years, Zara collaborated with a number of fashion influencers to promote their emerging collections and the brand overall.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Zara\u2019s #iamdenim campaign is one of the most famous influencer marketing campaign examples. As part of the campaign, the brand collaborated with influencers and ordinary people to promote their new line of denim jackets and jeans. Fashion influencers-slash-models Teesh Rosa, Lina Hoss, and Odette Pavlova are featured in the campaign video, alongside models and ordinary people.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Key takeaways: <\/strong>By collaborating with real people and Instagram influencers, Zara could appeal to wider demographics, and send them a signal about the accessibility of their new collection.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Founded in 2015 in Sweden, NA-KD fashion is an industry newcomer that extensively used influencer marketing and brand collaborations with creators, among other strategies, to elevate itself to the ranks of industry mammoths like Zara.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The main approach the brand adopted is a collaboration with micro-influencers, who shared authentic reviews on Instagram about the brand products they have been gifted. Over the first year of its online presence, this strategy helped the company gain 750,000 followers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Today, the brand is in non-stop collaboration mode with thousands of influencers a year, as a result of which it’s one of the most mentioned brands on Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n But the strategy of NA-KD fashion is not limited to gifting: the brand offers one-time paid partnerships and invites influential creators to become brand ambassadors. It even collaborates with select influencers, inviting them to create their own capsule collection, available for purchase on its website in a dedicated section.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Currently, there are 5 collections available on the platform, including a collection by well-known influencer Hanna Sch\u00f6nberg.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaway: <\/strong>NA-KD Fashion approached its influencer marketing strategy with creativity and flexibility, working with creators of all sizes and mixing and matching collaborations of all types to generate a buzz around their name.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Old Navy is a veteran of influencer marketing, having worked extensively with style and fashion influencers on Instagram to promote their lines of clothing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n One of the most successful collaborations of Old Navy was with lifestyle influencer and podcaster Meghan Rienks, with whom the brand worked over the years in the frames of several campaigns, the best-known of which is the #happyistrending campaign. As part of the campaign, the brand created several different video ads, each of which was dedicated to a specific occasion connected to the Christmas holidays, like Christmas gift ideas, a Christmas dress party, a Christmas date, and others. Each video featured Meghan trying on and choosing several outfits consisting only of Old Navy items.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n What\u2019s interesting about this campaign is that Old Navy is a brand known to go by the book. However, the campaign videos shot with Meghan at the end turn into something hilarious, featuring fun and unexpected bits people wouldn\u2019t expect to see from Old Navy, and that\u2019s what won the hearts of the audience and made the campaign a huge success.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaways: <\/strong>Old Navy wasn\u2019t afraid to go \u201cbreak the rules\u201d and approach this collaboration with readiness to create something unusual, and it helped them to achieve the results they were looking for.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n H&M needs no introduction. One of the biggest names in fashion today, the brand has some of the largest following on social platforms among fashion brands, and this is partially due to its effective influencer marketing strategies.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In 2018, H&M\u2019s new brand Nyden collaborated with nine influencers, including Refinery29\u2019s senior editor Alyssa Coscarelli, lifestyle blogger Javvy, and influencer Amanda Orelli, in their effort to tap into the design preferences of the influencers\u2019 followers. In the frames of the brand collaboration, the influencers posted stories with the then-newly launched polling feature and asked their followers to vote on which of the garments they preferred. According to reports, the polls attracted more than 425,000 views over two weeks and resulted in. 35,000 votes. Nyden then used the results of the votes to inform the design of two of its newly-launching dresses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaways: <\/strong>Through this smart marketing move, H&M introduced the idea of democratization of fashion, and put the audience at the forefront of the brand\u2019s works, at the same time raising awareness about its new brand.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Famous luxury brand houses caught up on the benefits of influencer marketing too and collaborated with influencers to come up with some wonderfully creative and empowering campaigns.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler used TikTok to gain popularity among the Gen Z audience through its #MonclerBubbleUp campaign.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In the frames of the campaign, the brand collaborated with such TikTok stars as Charli D\u2019Amelio and Bella Porch. The campaign consisted of influencers wrapping themselves in an item resembling a Moncler product (e.g. a blanket) with the songs Bubble by 24 hours and Ty Dolla $ign in the background, but then the look had to be completed by the influencer wearing a Moncler item. The campaign resulted in more than 7.6 billion views, improved recognition among Gen Z, and a boost in sales.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaways:<\/strong> TikTok stars helped Moncler, a luxury brand previously unknown among the Gen Z audience, become more recognizable. Additionally, the fun challenge made a lot of people jump into the wagon and create their own versions of the videos because their favorite TikTok creators were doing that.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Another example of a wonderful influencer-luxury brand collaboration is between Victoria Magrath \u2013 better known as Inthefrow \u2013 and British heritage fashion label, Holland Cooper. As part of the collaboration, Victoria was allowed to make picks and create stylings of the new Holland Cooper collection. A series of videos that included the selection process and the thought process behind each look was created and shared both by the brand and Victoria, giving the campaign an authentic and reciprocated look.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaways: <\/strong>By finding an influencer that matches the visual style and the vibe of their brand, and has the same values, Holland Cooper was able to achieve a collaboration that seemed authentic, and tap into an audience that would be a natural fit for them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Swarovski is among the luxury brands that don\u2019t shy away from using brand collaborations to promote their products on different occasions. In fact, influencer marketing has been one of the most successful strategies for the brand in reaching new audiences.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n One of the most effective and famous collaborations of the brand is its partnership with the fashion blogger Melissa Celestine Koh as part of its Mother\u2019s Day campaign.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n As part of the collaboration, the influencer posted two photos, in which she was gifting her mother Swarovski earrings and they were both trying on the earrings. For the brand, Koh was a perfect choice, because the creator had earlier worked with both luxury and affordable brands, and her audience consisted of people who were interested in both options. This way, Swarovski was able to \u201cmove away\u201d from the stereotypes of being unaffordable, yet it maintained its status as a high-quality luxury brand. The campaign was finalized with the #BrillianceForAll hashtag, which further indicated that Swarovski’s brilliance can be accessible to all.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaway: <\/strong>By collaborating with the right influencer, the brand positioned itself as a luxury brand that is, however, accessible to the public, and that can be a perfect gift for Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The 67 Shades of Dior Campaign is one of the most successful and famous influencer marketing campaigns which have focused on micro-influencers. The campaign was created to celebrate the launch of Dior\u2019s Forever Foundation, which had a range of 67 unique shades. Dior collaborated with the influencer marketing agency Buttermilk to plan and execute the campaign.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n For the campaign, the aim of which was to generate buzz around the launch as well as spread awareness about the wide range of available shades, Dior collaborated with 67 influencers who could match the 67 unique foundation shades.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Influencers then posted one picture each day, for 67 consecutive days. The posts were then cross-promoted on @diorbeautylovers\u2019 Instagram stories, with the story introducing the creator and the shade they were wearing. Key Takeaways:<\/strong> Through a creative approach, in-detail planning, and smart execution of the campaign, Dior was able to create global awareness about the product launch among diverse audiences.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Manhattan-based startup Glossier, which saw unprecedented growth in a very short time, owes much of its cult-like status to its effective collaboration with micro-influencers, as well as its network of devoted fans.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n So, instead of coming up with specific campaigns and paying big names to promote their brand, Glossier chose a different approach, the philosophy of which was that, in the words of CEO Emily Weiss, \u201cevery single woman could be an influencer\u201d. So, the brand introduced a referral program, which allowed influencers of all sizes, as well as regular women, to collaborate with the brand and promote its products. Through this program, the brand allows creators to offer product discounts and other incentives to their followers, and earn in the process themselves.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n This approach has been incredibly effective because micro-influencers while having a low individual reach, are highly trusted by their followers, which brings higher engagement rates. In addition, through this approach, Glossier managed to create a community of devoted fans, who don\u2019t only simply purchase products from the brand but see themselves as a part of it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaways:<\/strong> by being open to collaborating with creators of all sizes, as well as regular people instead of relying on big names with millions of followers, Glossier was able to create a close-knit community of devoted brand fans.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The “Planet Earth’s Favorite Vodka” campaign by ABSOLUT Vodka was launched in 2019 with the aim of promoting the brand’s commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. The campaign showcases the brand’s use of sustainable ingredients, water conservation efforts, as well as environmentally friendly production methods.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The primary aim of the campaign, which lasted for 8 months, was to increase social engagement on Instagram and Twitter, as well as to shed light on all the efforts Absolut dedicated to promoting sustainability. Over the course of the campaign, the brand collaborated with 95 influencers of different sizes, who created 612 posts. The company organized a series of events in different locations to create a unique brand experience for creators and their followers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Overall, the campaign generated 68.4M total impressions, 7.714M views, and 8.6M total combined engagements, and went on to become the Gold Winner for the Best Food and Drink Campaign at the 2020 Influencer Marketing Awards.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaway:<\/strong> Absolut collaborated with creators to spread the word about an important issue \u2014 the need for sustainability \u2014 and shed light on all the efforts the company is taking to do the right thing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In their effort to promote their donuts and beverages, Dunkin’ Donuts collaborated with TikTok star Charli D’Amelio in 2020. Lastly, the fans were encouraged to participate in the #CharliXDunkinContest by recreating a popular Charli moment. At the end of the challenge, five lucky winners received a virtual hangout with Charli.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Key Takeaway: <\/strong>By collaborating with Charli so thoroughly on several fronts, and creating a fun little challenge, Dunkin’ Donuts managed to create hype around its products. The sports and fitness are one of the leading industries on Instagram, benefitting from brand collaborations with relevant influencers. Here are a few examples of sports and fitness brands doing influencer marketing right.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n
NA-KD Fashion<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Old Navy x Meghan Rienks<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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H&M: User Polling Through Influencers<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Luxury brand collaborations<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Moncler: #MonclerBubbleUp Campaign<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Holland Cooper x Inthefrow<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
Victoria is a well-known fashion influencer who has previously worked with Burberry and Dior and had a highly-engaged audience of followers based on their mix of contemporary and traditional aesthetics. This mix made her a perfect choice for Holland Cooper, with its own fashion-forward approach to classic British heritage tailoring.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n
Swarovski: Mother\u2019s Day Campaign<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Beauty industry brand collaborations<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Dior: 67 Shades of Dior<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
The campaign was a great success, reaching 2.66 million people and getting 591,000 engagements.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n
Glossier: Regular Women<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Food and Beverage Brand Collaborations<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Absolut: Planet Earth’s Favorite Vodka Campaign<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Dunkin\u2019 Donuts: #CharliXDunkinContest<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
However, instead of just Charli featuring herself holding a Dunkin’ Donuts drink, the brand has deepened its collaboration with the influencer on several fronts. Firstly, Charli posted a video of herself on TikTok ordering products from Dunkin’ Donuts. The brand went as far as to temporarily rename the influencer’s signature drink as “The Charli” on their website and app. This gave almost instant results, as the very next day the brand witnessed a 57% increase in app downloads and a 45% rise in cold brew sales.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Sport\/Fitness Brands Collaborations<\/p>\n<\/p>\n