Organic Social

Paid Media

Influencer Marketing

Creators put Paddle UK on the map

A niche outdoor activation inspiring new and existing paddlers to discover Paddle UK membership and waterways access.
Award-winning campaign |

Background

Objectives

Get

UK audiences aged 25–50, focusing on East & South of England and the Midlands.

to

Build awareness of Paddle UK, highlight the waterways license, and inspire purchase of memberships.

Goals

Increase awareness

Promote waterways license

Drive memberships

37k

@magic_beans

Outdoor and paddleboarding content creator

Interests

🌊 Paddleboarding

📸 Photography

🏞️ Outdoors

🚶 Adventure

Engaged audience

Visual storytelling

UK location fit

18k

@hanna.outdoors

Outdoor adventurer sharing hiking, camping, and water sports

Interests

🛶 Kayaking

🚴 Adventure

🏕️ Camping

📹 Videography

High-quality production

Balanced audience

Authentic outdoors niche

Strategy

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

Content was shot on-location across scenic waterways, with creators using drones and immersive visuals to showcase Paddle UK’s benefits.

content

Instagram Reels, Stories, and static images captured peaceful paddleboarding and kayaking moments, highlighting membership benefits in both organic and boosted formats.

Strategies
  • Outdoor storytelling
  • Drone footage
  • Paid boosting
  • Niche talent
  • UK targeting
  • Seasonal timing
  • Research Insights

    Scope & Methodology

    Key Insights

    Strategic Recommendations

    Results

    Campaign Results

    Research statistics

    The campaign inspired audiences with scenic, authentic content showcasing the joys of paddleboarding and kayaking. By working with niche outdoor creators, Paddle UK built awareness, sparked curiosity about the waterways license, and established itself as a trusted guide for both new and experienced paddlers.

    The campaign inspired audiences with scenic, authentic content showcasing the joys of paddleboarding and kayaking. By working with niche outdoor creators, Paddle UK built awareness, sparked curiosity about the waterways license, and established itself as a trusted guide for both new and experienced paddlers.

    1.1m+

    Impressions

    6.5k

    Link Clicks

    639+

    Reach

    1.1m+

    Impressions

    community response

    This looks so peaceful, I need to try paddleboarding here!

    Didn’t even know about the membership, thanks for sharing.

    6.5k

    Link Clicks

    639+

    Reach

    1.1m+

    Impressions

    community response

    This looks so peaceful, I need to try paddleboarding here!

    Didn’t even know about the membership, thanks for sharing.

    6.5k

    Link Clicks

    This looks so peaceful, I need to try paddleboarding here!

    639+

    Reach

    1.1m+

    Impressions

    6.5k

    Link Clicks

    Didn’t even know about the membership, thanks for sharing.

    1.1m+

    Impressions

    community response

    This looks so peaceful, I need to try paddleboarding here!

    Didn’t even know about the membership, thanks for sharing.

    6.5k

    Link Clicks

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    Key Learnings

    Messaging resonated

    Scenic creator content clearly conveyed Paddle UK’s value and inspired engagement.

    Female-led strength

    Female creators delivered authentic, relatable content that audiences trusted.

    Creator relationships

    Longer-term partnerships can boost authenticity and repeat conversions.

    Outdoor niche impact

    Adventure-focused creators produced evergreen, visually striking content.

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