Marriott Bonvoy campaign reaches 11M through Niche Creator partnership

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Read how, through the power of Niche Creators, Marriott Bonvoy reached over 11M+ reach. And yet, they optimized CPV at the same time.
All done with Upfluence
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The power of Niche Creators, the Marriott Bonvoy Campaign

Marriott Bonvoy stands as the pinnacle of traveler loyalty programs. Not only does it benefit members, but it also keenly aligns with their interests, making it a top choice for seasoned travelers.

Furthermore, Marriott Bonvoy is a brand for everyone. It boasts over 30 hotel brands, offering a vast array of distinctive experiences and unrivaled service to cater to all tastes and preferences.

Moreover, by harnessing the power of Niche Creators, Marriott Bonvoy has optimized its digital marketing campaign, significantly improving KPIs across the board. Discover how this strategic approach yielded remarkable results

The Challenge

To effectively highlight the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotel brands, the primary objective was to form collaborations with Niche Creators in various markets. This strategic move was designed to showcase all the different types of hotel experiences and to strengthen the affiliation between Marriott Bonvoy and its portfolio in EMEA.

Additionally, these brands include Moxy Hotels, W Hotels, Autograph Collection, Le Meridien, and The Luxury Collection.

Each of these brands offers a unique experience, catering to diverse traveler preferences and styles.

Campaign Goals

  • Boost Marriott Bonvoy enrollments by showcasing diverse experiences.
  • Collaborate with creators who makes tailored content for different types of traveler.
  • Highlight the vast selection of Marriott hotels to suit all travel tastes.
  • Encourage sign-ups by inspiring them with Marriott’s portfolio and using persuasive calls to action.

PART 1

The Ideal Ambassador

The Selection Process

First, selecting the appropriate influencers was predominantly about quality over quantity.

Furthermore, Marriott sought creators with authentic, engaged followers and a genuine passion for lifestyle or travel, particularly those active on TikTok and Instagram.

Identifying the Perfect Niche Creators

Secondly, equally important, Marriott Bonvoy tailored experiences for everyone, from pet lovers with dog-friendly hotels to couples seeking unique stays.

Additionally, they also focused on friend groups after shared adventures and families looking for kid-friendly spots.

Choosing the Right Location

Lastly, the campaign targeted influencers based in or with a significant following in countries such as France, Germany, and the UK. Again, this strategy ensured a broad yet focused reach.

The image appears to be a digital dashboard or interface showcasing a selection of social media influencers. It features profile cards for four influencers, each including a name, country flag, travel-related tag line, social media engagement metrics, and topic badges. Starting from the top, the first profile is for Fabia Bengs from Germany, labeled as a "Golf Player & Pasta Queen," with 94% real engagement, 440k Instagram followers, and 126k TikTok followers. Her interests are tagged as Wellness, Lifestyle, and City. The second profile features Hannah Stafford Taylor from the United Kingdom, a "Luxury Content Creator" focused on Fashion, Travel, and Beauty, with an 89% real engagement rate, identical follower counts as the first profile, and interests in Photograph, Travel, and Ocean. The third profile is Sandy Breitmeier, also from the UK, providing "Worldwide Travel Tips," with 92% real engagement, the same follower metrics, and interests in Yoga, Fitness, and City. The last profile card is for Clémence Thomas from France, a content creator with over 1.5 million readers, boasting a 97% real engagement rate, and sharing interests in Lifestyle, Culture, and Travel. Below the profile cards is a modern, minimalist logo, possibly the brand associated with this campaign. The cards float over a reflective surface against a background image of a city at twilight, enhancing the professional and polished aesthetic of the influencer marketing campaign.

PART 2

The Campaign Journey with Upfluence

Campaign Set-Up

The campaign was carefully crafted and run by our influencer marketing management service, ensuring it perfectly matched Marriott’s vision and client satisfaction from start to finish.

Digital marketing analytics interface with key performance indicators: '85% response rate' heart emoji, 'Real-time campaign input' with bar chart emoji, 'Cross-platform publication' with magnifying glass emoji, and 'Analytic ROI & KPI dashboard' with pointing finger emoji, superimposed on a scenic old European town square at twilight.
Efficient Selection & Outreach

First, our influencer marketing finely tuned the campaign to Marriott’s vision, ensuring satisfaction and an 85% response rate.

Content Draft & Approval

Secondly, Upfluence streamlines content creation and approval, fostering direct collaboration for brand-aligned content that matches Marriott’s standards.

Advanced Monitoring and Insights

And lastly, Upfluence provides real-time tracking and ROI insights across platforms, simplifying campaign optimization.

The results

489 Pieces of content Published

27 creators Shortlisted

2.68M+ Engagement, with Cost Per Engagement (CPE) of 0.30$

11M+ Cumulative Audience Reach, with CPV of 0.02$

Combined, the CPM turned out to be 10X less than the industry average. Consequently, this success demonstrates the power of targeting the right Niche Creators, which can enable you to reach every type of audience, regardless of location or passion.

The image is a vibrant collage of social media reactions to a Marriott promotional campaign. It includes various message bubbles, each containing positive guest feedback and endorsements for Marriott hotels. The comments highlight diverse experiences, referencing a "fun stay and a fun trip," "fabulous" accommodations, and an eagerness to book a future visit. There's mention of a "Moxy Doggy Hotel" and excitement for a "girls trip." Some of the bubbles are tagged with Instagram symbols, indicating the platform where the comments were posted. Marriott's logo is visible, associating the brand with these positive customer testimonials. The background is a rich blue with light effects, suggesting a lively, tech-savvy atmosphere. All thanks to Niche Influencers

“A Game Changing Partnership”

We were glad to partnering with Upfluence on this campaign, which resulted in a strong impact in the targeted markets. Again, their motivation and results-oriented approach has been really appreciated. We look forward to working with the agency in the future.

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Cecilia Giraud

Director Content Marketing, EMEA @ Marritott

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