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Influencer Marketing

Creators Turned Curiosity Into Bookings USA

A global influencer campaign that reimagined travel to the USA through immersive, off-the-beaten-path storytelling across six key markets.
Award-winning campaign |

Background

Objectives

Get

24–34-year-old experience-seeking travelers from Australia, Germany, Colombia, Brazil, South Korea, and Japan.

to

Inspire travel to lesser-known U.S. destinations by shifting perceptions and sparking curiosity for the unexpected.

Goals

Drive global reach via influencer content

Reposition U.S. as diverse, story-rich

Deliver high engagement, low CPE

160k

@natbenson

TikTok travel creator known for stunning visuals and practical tips, inspiring Aussie audiences through aesthetic content.

Interests

🧭 Travel tips

πŸŒ„ Scenic travel

πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦° Solo travel

🎨 Aesthetic visuals

150k+ TikTok reach; ideal for visuals

AU, UK, US audience fit for targeting

Curated tips drive travel intent

269.2k

@losviajesdealejo

Colombian creator blending travel and culture. His upbeat, personable style celebrates people and destinations with charm.

Interests

🌎 Latin travel

🎭 Culture

πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ People stories

πŸ“Ή IG Reels

Strong CO/US reach, fits LATAM goals

Warm, culture-first content tone

Bilingual appeal for Spanish markets

610k

@estebanviaja

Sustainability-driven travel creator with smart, responsible tips and planning-focused content for Latin American explorers.

Interests

🌱 Sustainable travel

🧭 Travel tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Smart itineraries

🌎 Latin destinations

Big CO following fits LATAM goals

Aligns with responsible travel tone

579K reach across IG and TikTok

262k

@formgestalter

German creator known for cinematic nature travel and moody, remote visuals that inspire adventurous exploration.

Interests

πŸ₯Ύ Outdoor travel

🏞️ Hiking

🐒 Slow travel

πŸŽ₯ Cinematic visuals

Stunning visuals for wild US areas

16% US audience helps media buys

17% ER proves strong performance

1.2m

@jonnyfoe

Global travel creator blending sleek visuals, luxury moments, and scenic escapism across Instagram and TikTok.

Interests

πŸ’Ž Luxury travel

🚁 Drone content

🌍 Global trips

πŸ–ΌοΈ Visual stories

Near 1M reach across platforms

Sleek content matches US travel tone

7% ER + strong German audience

2,100,000

@pilotmadeleine

Luxury family travel creator sharing cinematic journeys with her pilot husband and son through polished, inspiring visuals.

Interests

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦ Luxury + family travel

πŸ—ΊοΈ Bucket list trips

πŸ‘Ά Travel with kids

🎞️ Travel aesthetics

2.1M+ total reach, 17% US audience

Family luxury angle broadens appeal

Visuals fit CA, NY, TX, WA focus

2.01m

@prefiroviajar

Top Brazilian creator known for vibrant storytelling, solo travel empowerment, and global adventure content.

Interests

🌍 Global travel

πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazilian tourism

πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦° Solo/female travel

🎒 Theme parks

85% BR reach, fits LATAM focus

Deep engagement with trip planners

Strong cross-platform track record

142k

@numpulo

Brazilian couple blending warm visuals with outdoor storytelling and scenic itineraries across the Americas.

Interests

πŸ’‘ Couple travel

🌲 Nature adventures

πŸ—Ώ Cultural trips

πŸ“Έ Photography

92% BR audience = strong LATAM fit

Relatable couple for romantic travel

5% ER + polished visuals

961.7k

@lucasmartins

Brazilian travel creator highlighting outdoor beauty and nature-first adventures across TikTok and Instagram.

Interests

🌳 Nature content

πŸŒ„ Scenic views

🌎 Brazil/international travel

πŸŽ₯ Drone/POV content

915K TikTok followers for reach

Nature focus matches US outdoors

71% BR audience fits LATAM strategy

91.2k

@yirang_in_paris_

South Korean blogger creating soft, aesthetic travel visuals from global destinations including the US and Pacific islands.

Interests

🌍 Global travel

🌸 Feminine visuals

🐒 Slow travel

🏯 Cultural trips

71% KR audience, market-aligned

Proven tourism board content track

Aspirational, stylish US visuals

@yun0_travelplanner

South Korea–based micro creator focused on tranquil nature, resorts, and Hawaii-based travel experiences.

Interests

🏝️ Nature resorts

🌺 Hawaii spots

🌳 Scenic gardens

πŸ₯˜ Local food

80% KR audience for targeted reach

Hawaii-specific travel experience

Refined visual style matches brief

36.7k

@annatsumura_ @annatsumura

Japanese travel + lifestyle creator sharing minimalist, elegant visuals from serene, design-focused destinations.

Interests

✈️ Japanese/global travel

🧘 Minimalist lifestyle

🎎 Culture + design

🏨 Boutique stays

Perfect match for JP aesthetic goals

Calm visuals fit Hawaii/West Coast

Niche audience with high alignment

Strategy

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

production

12 creators from 6 markets used real travel experiences to produce content without added production costs, leveraging their own expertise and assets.

content

60+ assets across Reels, TikToks, Stories. 1.1M+ impressions, 3,630 clicks, 3% engagement rate, Β£0.02 CPE via Instagram Stories and Link in Bio.

Strategies

🌍 Influencer geo-audience vetting

πŸ—ΊοΈ Focus on secondary U.S. locations

πŸ“± TikTok & Reels native strategy

πŸ” Reused content, no extra costs

πŸ”— Link in Bio + Stories = traffic path

πŸ“£ Creator-specific CTA variations

πŸ‘© Female-skewed audience targeting

πŸ“Œ Story Highlights for longtail reach

Research Insights

Scope & Methodology

Key Insights

Strategic Recommendations

Results

Campaign Results

Research statistics

Engagement KPI

+747%

Massive overdelivery vs. targets

CEP+I

+700

Overdelivery vs. targets

Engagement KPI

+747%

Massive overdelivery vs. targets

community response

This trip looks amazing!

There are so many beautiful places to explore in the States!

CEP+I

+700

Overdelivery vs. targets

Engagement KPI

+747%

Massive overdelivery vs. targets

community response

This trip looks amazing!

There are so many beautiful places to explore in the States!

CEP+I

+700

Overdelivery vs. targets

This trip looks amazing!

Engagement KPI

+747%

Massive overdelivery vs. targets

CEP+I

+700

Overdelivery vs. targets

There are so many beautiful places to explore in the States!

Engagement KPI

+747%

Massive overdelivery vs. targets

community response

This trip looks amazing!

There are so many beautiful places to explore in the States!

CEP+I

+700

Overdelivery vs. targets

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Key Learnings

Hero results, no hero budget

Repurposed influencer content drove strong ROI with zero paid usage rights.

Stories drive traffic best

65% of all campaign traffic came directly from Instagram Stories.

Trust creators to perform

Over-guidance or legacy reuse reduced content authenticity and impact.

Geo-matched creators win

Tailoring creators by market drove higher reach, sentiment, and click-throughs.

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