DR TEAL'S:
Scaling awareness + engagement through creator-led storytelling & performance optimization


Scaling Self-Care Through Paid Social: A $1.3M Campaign Case Study
THE CHALLENGE
Dr Teal’s needed to scale awareness while shifting perception from functional product to daily self-care ritual, all while driving efficient engagement across platforms.
MY ROLE
Led paid social planning + execution across TikTok and Meta
Developed channel roles + full-funnel strategy
Managed ~$1.3M in media investment
Partnered with creators + internal teams to activate and scale content
Owned performance optimization + reporting insights
THE STRATEGIC APPROACH
I structured the campaign around three core levers:
1. Creator-Led Trust (Nina Pool)
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Amplified influencer content via Spark Ads + Meta collab posts
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Used creator credibility to humanize the brand and drive engagement
2. Social Proof at Scale (Review Amplification)
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Translated customer reviews into paid creative
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Leveraged TikTok creator ecosystem + Meta overlays to drive conversion intent
3. High-Impact Short-Form Video
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Built scroll-stopping creative designed for fast consumption
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Focused on early hook (<2s) and short-form efficiency (<6s)
EXECUTION
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Activated across TikTok + Meta with distinct platform roles:
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TikTok → scaled reach + discovery (TopView, Spark Ads)
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Meta → drove deeper engagement + completion
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Managed multiple creative formats:
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Creator content
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ASMR product storytelling
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Review-based statics + video
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Continuously optimized:
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Creative rotation
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Frequency caps (to reduce fatigue/negative sentiment)
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Asset mix based on performance signals
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THE RESULTS
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79.8M people reached
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145.8M impressions
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120.8M video views
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1.6M engagements
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97% video view rate
Key Wins:
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TikTok drove efficient large-scale awareness
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Meta delivered higher-intent engagement + stronger completion
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Campaign performance improved mid-flight through optimizations
INSIGHTS
Key Learnings
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Creative matters more than format
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“Bath-focused” creative outperformed → insight into consumer mindset
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Hook speed is critical
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Strong first 2 seconds significantly improved completion rates
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Short-form wins
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<6s videos drove better engagement efficiency
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Creator scaling requires balance
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Adjusted frequency + diversification to avoid overfrequencing
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THE DECK---
