Kin & Ty Pennington
Integrated Marketing Campaign | Brand Ambassador Partnership
Ty Pennington, the Emmy award-winning TV host, designer, and carpenter, became the first brand ambassador of Kin Insurance. The partnership united Pennington’s passion for home improvement with Kin’s ability to provide personalized homeowners insurance policies.
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Project Lead
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Identified the right influencer for Kin, negotiated and managed contracts with the influencer and all third-party vendors
Designed and implemented a strategic omnichannel campaign
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish a cohesive and successful campaign
Executed market research and trend analysis
Monitored financial resources and ensured efficient implementation of the campaign within the established budget
Analyzed metrics and KPIs to determine the campaign’s success
Developed earned media strategy
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Enhance brand visibility: With this endorsement, Kin gained access to new audiences through various media channels, increasing brand reach and recognition
Strengthen customer loyalty: Fostered consumer trust and loyalty by aligning Kin with a relatable and admired figure, encouraging long-term relationships
Elevate brand awareness: Ty’s influence and popularity attracted media coverage, elevating Kin’s visibility beyond traditional marketing communication efforts
Increase consumer engagement: Ty’s presence in Kin’s campaigns increased engagement rates, and consumers were more inclined to share our content
Establish differentiation in the market: This partnership gave Kin a unique selling proposition and strengthened its position in the industry
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Proactive media outreach leveraging the nationally distributed press release
Social posts from Ty Pennington across all
of his platformsAsset creation (photos and videos) that Kin leveraged across multiple channels, including paid media, organic and paid social media posts, email
Script development for a total of four paid media spots (one 0:30-second ad and three 0:15-second ads)
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Kin’s first-ever celebrity brand ambassador partnership contributed to a 35% increase in brand awareness in key markets
The omnichannel campaign with Ty Pennington achieved a 90% increase in customer confidence and a 15% increase in leads and website visits
Successfully penetrated new consumer-focused Tier 1 media outlets
Social posts featuring Ty garnered the highest engagement with consumers across channels
Kin strategically partnered with celebrity influencer Ty Pennington to maximize their reach and boost local awareness. The objective was to establish stronger connections with potential customers who may have reservations about Kin's credibility as a home insurance provider. This campaign effectively showcases Kin's value propositions, generating high-quality leads and nurturing long-lasting customer relationships.
The campaign effectively employed innovative PR tactics to significantly enhance Kin's brand reputation, boost customer loyalty and satisfaction, and drive impressive revenue growth.
