Influencer Marketing

Creators Drove Niche Subs for Cyclist Mag

A data-led influencer campaign that paired high-performance storytelling with creator credibility to convert cycling audiences into paying magazine subscribers.
Award-winning campaign |

Background

Objectives

Get

Cycling enthusiasts and hobbyists across the UK who are actively consuming creator-led content on YouTube and Instagram.

to

Build affinity for Cyclist magazine as a credible, modern and relevant voice in the sport.

Goals

Drive subscriber conversions through direct clicks and measurable ROI

Integrate Cyclist magazine naturally into influencer-led content

Strengthen the brand’s position as a premium, performance-led publication

154,400

@Cade_Media | @francisccade

Francis Cade is a cyclist, content creator, and filmmaker.

Interests

🚴‍♂️ Cycling

🎥 Filmmaking

🌍 Travel

🧢 Gear Reviews

High Trust & Niche Credibility

Storytelling Through a Performance Lens

Strong Cross-Platform Reach with Evergreen Value

117k

@cameronjeffers | @Cameron_Jeffers

Cameron Jeffers is a competitive cyclist and content creator.

Interests

🚴‍♂️ Cycling

🎬 Gear Reviews

🗺️ Travel

🧢 Cycling Culture

Deeply Embedded in the Cycling Community

Strong Visual Style & POV Storytelling

Proven Engagement on Both YouTube and Instagram

Strategy

Pepper’s proprietary tool combines data and human insight to optimise influencer and social marketing.
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production

Pepper executed the full campaign, managing creators across Instagram and YouTube to deliver content that exceeded targets.

content

The campaign included 2 YouTube integrations, 2 grid posts and 14 Instagram story frames, more than double the contracted number.

Strategies
  • Niche‑based creator selection
  • YouTube & Instagram delivery
  • Phased campaign rollout
  • Editorial‑style YouTube content
  • CPC & conversion tracking

Research Insights

Scope & Methodology

Key Insights

Strategic Recommendations

Results

Campaign Results

Research statistics

Pepper delivered a data‑led influencer campaign that paired high‑performance storytelling with creator credibility to convert cycling audiences into paying magazine subscribers.

Pepper delivered a data‑led influencer campaign that paired high‑performance storytelling with creator credibility to convert cycling audiences into paying magazine subscribers.

Content Output

+133%

Over Plan

Engagement Rate

+112%

Over Benchmark

Impressions

+65%

Over Benchmark

Clicks

+284%

Over Benchmark

Content Output

+133%

Over Plan

community response

Engagement Rate

+112%

Over Benchmark

Impressions

+65%

Over Benchmark

Content Output

+133%

Over Plan

community response

Engagement Rate

+112%

Over Benchmark

Impressions

+65%

Over Benchmark

Clicks

+284%

Over Benchmark

Content Output

+133%

Over Plan

Engagement Rate

+112%

Over Benchmark

Content Output

+133%

Over Plan

community response

Engagement Rate

+112%

Over Benchmark

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Key Learnings

Story Content Should Be Video

Future briefs should clarify story content must be video to avoid mixed formats.

Placement Affects Performance

Francis placed CTA at end, Cameron at start - future testing should explore impact.

Magazine x Creator Bond Builds Trust

Deeper editorial collab could boost brand alignment and audience affinity.

Diversity Needs Prioritising

Campaign lacked creator diversity; future work should address broader representation.

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