Influencer Marketing

Paid Media

Arla Protein: everyday fuel for everyone

UK high protein food meets runners and fitness creators. A campaign placing Arla Protein as an authentic, everyday support for physical, mental, and emotional strength.
Award-winning campaign |

Background

Objectives

Get

Active Achievers (18–65 in the UK, especially runners and their communities, including spectators)

to

See Arla Protein as an authentic, everyday support for physical, mental and emotional strength, not just gym performance

Goals

Drive Link Clicks

Boost Brand Awareness/Impressions

Maximise Reach

195k

@_.officialhazzy @hazzyshype1

Comedic VoxPop creator

Interests

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Culture

🎭 Comedy

🀳 Content

🎀 People

Natural interviewer

HIgh energy

Audience alignment

145k

@running.like.a.wrinkly

Running coach & wellness creator

Interests

πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Running

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Wellness

πŸ—£οΈ Pep talks

πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Active ageing

Authentic storyteller

Natural fit

High engagement

193k

@celinastephens0n

Running & fitness creator

Interests

πŸ’ͺ Fitness

🌟 Positivity

πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Running

Credible figure

Promotes empowerment

Audience alignment

120.5k

@sambackontrack

Fitness & mental health advocate

Interests

πŸƒ Running

🧠 Mental health

πŸ₯ Fitness

Authentic storyteller

Community fit

Consistent engagement

55.6k

@benlombardphysiotherapy @physioben

Physiotherapist, running tips and advice

Interests

πŸƒ Running

πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Physiotherapy

🧘 Wellness

Authentic storytelling

Credible fitness voice

Strong engagement

26.1k

@josh_jogs

Marathoner sharing training & more

Interests

πŸƒ Running

πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ Lifting

πŸ—£οΈ Coaching

Creative storytelling

Fitness focus

Authenticity

120k

@jlatt.fit

Fitness creator blending training with storytelling

Interests

πŸƒ Fitness

🎬 Storytelling

🧠 Mindset

πŸ’ͺ Motivation

Reflective storytelling

Relatable content

Audience alignment

Strategy

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production

Content primarily consisted of short-form storytelling across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Creators were briefed to film content in the lead up to, during and after the London 10k & York 10k events.

content

Content centred on diverse, mid-tier/micro influencers sharing their personal journey to the 10k, highlighting how Arla Protein supports their everyday moments of recovery, energy and resilience, all aligned with the "You Do" campaign message.

Strategies
  • Audience Targeting
  • Platform Optimisation
  • Retargeting Campaigns
  • Authentic Storytelling
  • Event Amplification
  • Creator Selection

Research Insights

Scope & Methodology

Key Insights

Strategic Recommendations

Results

Campaign Results

Research statistics

The campaign significantly exceeded all forecasted total combined KPIs, delivering visually compelling, authentic creator content across multiple platforms. The work resulted in strong audience resonance and a high volume of action and traffic, positioning Arla Protein as a credible and accessible brand.

The campaign significantly exceeded all forecasted total combined KPIs, delivering visually compelling, authentic creator content across multiple platforms. The work resulted in strong audience resonance and a high volume of action and traffic, positioning Arla Protein as a credible and accessible brand.

+281%

Clicks Overdelivery

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+41.9%

CPM Efficiency

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+91.99%

Engagements Overdelivery

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+76.22%

Impressions Overdeliver

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+281%

Clicks Overdelivery

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community response

All about the protein! I love Arla too!

Give us a yoghurt then

+41.9%

CPM Efficiency

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+91.99%

Engagements Overdelivery

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+281%

Clicks Overdelivery

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community response

All about the protein! I love Arla too!

Give us a yoghurt then

+41.9%

CPM Efficiency

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All about the protein! I love Arla too!

+91.99%

Engagements Overdelivery

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+76.22%

Impressions Overdeliver

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+281%

Clicks Overdelivery

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+41.9%

CPM Efficiency

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Give us a yoghurt then

+281%

Clicks Overdelivery

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community response

All about the protein! I love Arla too!

Give us a yoghurt then

+41.9%

CPM Efficiency

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Key Learnings

Encourage authenticity

Each creator added their creative flair and audiences appreciated it - results reflect this.

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Retargeting drives action

Across all influencer retargeting ad sets, we saw an average ER of 13.5% and a 3.1% CTR.

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Platform-specific content

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Ads on YouTube drive results

Paid activity was very effective on YouTube, with even a limited budget translating to strong delivery.

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