The document outlines a brand strategy for Treesje and Joelle Hawkens handbag brands. It recommends owning the boho movement through blogs, influencers and social media. It also suggests empowering women through user-generated content campaigns and showcasing each brand's versatility for different moods and occasions using Pinterest boards. Key strategies include embracing feminism, leveraging the boho trend, and differentiating the brands for various situations. The proposed marketing budget allocates 35% to social media, 30% to SEO, 20% to a lookbook, and 15% to events and giveaways.
2. Objective
Build the suitable
Creative Brief for the
Re-Launch of the Treesje
and Joelle Hawkens
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3. Listening
Fashion Trends: Stores, Magazines, Street
Fashion, and Google Analytics.
The Consumer & The Brand: Social Media
Platforms, Brand Perception, Social Fashion
Trends, Interviews, and Survey.
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4. Where are Consumers Looking for
New Trends?
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41%
28%
14%
11%
3% 3%
Magazines
Fashion blogs
Style in others
Friends
Celebrities
Family
We asked 36 women
where do they find
inspiration for new
handbag trends.
7. Casual in other Terms
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8. Google Trends
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People are
searching
fashion trends
under different
keywords.
9. Google Trends
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Identifying
new trends:
BOHO
BOHO Chic
BOHO Street
BOHO Glam
10. Boho
The unique appreciation for natural beauty,
creativity and the expression of a truly
romantic spirit.
Natural and drawing out your individuality,
while accepting and combining with your
inner self.
Minimalistinc makeup The most important
aspect when it comes to Boho chic is there
are no rules or guidelines and you can
accessorize with fashion freedom (mix-and-match
to create unique and striking looks).
Freedom and experimentation.
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11. Express the Real Me
My purse makes
my outfit.
It expresses the
real me.
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13. The Brand Versatile
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14. Defining the Brand
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Attributes
High Quality
Casual Chick
Versatile
Personality
Independent
Edgy
Stylish
Classic
Proof Points
Superior quality at a price
Uniqueness (Leathers, designs)
Sister Brands (Aspiration &
Diffusion)
Benefits
Consumers dont need
to try hard to look their
best
15. Key Insights
THE CULTURE
New Feminism
THE INDUSTRY
The BOHO Movement
THE BRAND
Versatile for any
Occasion
THE CONSUMER
I want to be able to
express the real me
BRAND IDEA
Effortless Allure
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17. Target
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Women 25 40
years old, that
wants it all in a
brand!
When do I need a Treesje?
When my bag needs to say Im
sophisticated jet natural/casual
(boho-glam)
When do I need a Joelle
Hawkens?
When my bag needs to say Im
cool! Theres something edgy
about me, but no matter the
occasion Ill always look good.
18. Key Strategies
Own the Boho Movement (Boho glam,
Boho chic, Boho Street).
Become a Tool of Woman
Empowerment.
Feature the Uniqueness of the Brands
for each Mood or Occasion.
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19. Key Strategies
Own the Boho Movement (Boho
glam, Boho chic, Boho Street).
Become a Tool of Woman
Empowerment.
Feature the Uniqueness of the Brands
for each Mood or Occasion.
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20. Own the Boho Movement
Become the top of mind brand when
thinking Boho
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21. How it Works
SEO Optimization
Create content with popular #KEYWORDS in the category i.e.
#boho, #bohochic, #bohoglam, #bohostreet, #streetstyle,
#LAstyle, #BrooklynStyle
Tell the story of the pioneers in the Boho Movement (celebrities) e.i
Kate Moss, Siena Miller
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22. Blog, Blog, Blog! We know that the number one SEO
buster is Blogs. Create a Blog around the new boho
movement and trends
( tips for an effortless chic look)
Results:
SEO Optimization
Social Media Legitimacy
Loyal Fans Convert Easily
Content Marketing
KPIs:
Blog Followers (subscriptions)
Engagement (shares, comments, CTR to
website)
Note:Make friends with similar brands (Free People, Aritzia)
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23. Influencers
Boho Bloggers : Partnerships with Refinery29
type of blogs
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24. Social Media
Pinterest:
Leverage the visual platform to
showcase the brands
personality. Be careful, keep it
consistent!
Ask yourself, is this EFFORTLESS
ALLURE?
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25. Why Pinterest?
Our target is looking here!
Pinterest is a destination
social platform, where
women go to get inspired.
There is a huge Boho
community on Pinterest.
Like Fashion Bloggers,
there are Fashion Boards
with great following.
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26. Key Strategies
Own the Boho Movement (Boho glam,
Boho chic, Boho Street).
Become a Tool of Woman
Empowerment.
Feature the Uniqueness of the Brands
for each Mood or Occasion.
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27. Become a Tool of Woman
Empowerment
You dont have to try too hard to be in our Spring
2015 Look-Book, You are a Treesje Model already!
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28. How it works
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to post your best
effortless look! (we wont think is cheating if you get some
inspiration from our Pinterest boards!)
Use the Hashtags #TreesjeModel or #JHawkensModel
depending of how you feel that day.
On February 2015 we will choose 10 new faces for our
Spring 2015 Look-Books.
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29. How would it look like?
#TreesjeModel
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30. Results
Increase following and engagement metrics on Facebook and
Instagram (also in other platforms when people research
about the brand).
Contests normally serve as a brand building tactic that,
combined with other marketing efforts, can build brand
affinity, loyalty, and eventually resulting in a lift of sales.
Customers will see the Treesje and Joelle Hawkens as a brand
they could wear anywhere and in every situation.
Get free PR: People love to talk about themselves and their
experiences. Make them experience a day like a model and
they wont stop talking about it.
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31. Key Strategies
Own the Boho Movement (Boho glam,
Boho chic, Boho Street).
Become a Tool of Woman
Empowerment.
Feature the Uniqueness of the
Brands for each Mood or Occasion.
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32. Feature the Uniqueness of the
Brands for each Mood or Occasion.
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33. Use Pinterest as your first Step
Towards E-commerce
KPIs:
Number of Pins and likes
Referral traffic to your website
or future e-commerce store
Tags and comments of your
target about the brand and
products
How it works:
Use the brands attributes to define
relevant categories for each brand
Create boards that exemplify the moods
and situations where Treesje and Joelle
Hawkens could be used at
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34. Key Strategies
Own the Boho Movement (Boho glam,
Boho chic, Boho Street).
Become a Tool of Woman
Empowerment.
Feature the Uniqueness of the Brands
for each Mood or Occasion.
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36. Results
Get your money back by doing the
right thing!
Exposure to a specific target
(Brooklyn Fashionistas)
Help your customer associate your
brand with similar brands that are
also socially conscious. (this is very
BOHO)
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37. Marketing Budget
35%
30%
20%
15%
Budget Distribution
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Social Media
SEO
Look-book 2015
Events - Giveaways