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Influencer Activation

Retail Momentum in 72 Hours: A GTM Success Story Fueled by Influencer Activation

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Results

5.5% Engagement Rate
outperforming the 1.04% industry benchmark by over 5x
$105K Earned Media Value
more than 2x the influencer investment

Services

Influencer

Starting point

A new pasta product was brought to market with a high-stakes retail activation: a three-day Costco roadshow designed to sell through inventory and validate consumer demand. Power Digital was brought in to develop and deploy an influencer strategy that could drive urgency, engagement, and sell-through—fast.

Through highly selective influencer sourcing, real-time campaign coordination, and strategic content timing, the campaign generated over 947,000 impressions, a 5.5% engagement rate, and $105K in earned media value—more than doubling the initial investment. This high-performing rollout not only met immediate sales goals, but also laid the foundation for future retail growth.

Solution

Influencer

Precision Influencer Sourcing for Retail Resonance

To activate audiences aligned with the Costco shopper base, Power Digital rapidly sourced creators known for high-performing retail and lifestyle content. Top creators tailored their messaging around product discovery and taste-testing—an approach that drove deep engagement and high EMV. Selection was rooted in audience behavior, not just follower count, ensuring the right message met the right consumer.

Influencer

Time-Sensitive Execution to Drive In-Store Action

With only 72 hours to generate impact, coordination was critical. Our team carefully timed influencer posts to coincide with key shopping windows during the roadshow. Influencers were also sourced by geo to capture in-store content at retail locations where the product was distributed—an added layer of strategy that aligns with growing demand from retail brands for real-world, point-of-sale visibility. This front-loaded content schedule created immediate momentum and maximized visibility when it mattered most—contributing directly to sell-through success and signaling strong consumer demand to retail partners.

Business Impact

5.5% Engagement Rate
outperforming the 1.04% industry benchmark by over 5x
$105K Earned Media Value
more than 2x the influencer investment
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