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Creators Warmed Up HotHands with High-Touch Results

An influencer-led TikTok campaign using humour and lifestyle content to make HotHands a winter must-have for UK Gen Z women.
Award-winning campaign |

Background

Objectives

Get

UK-based women aged 15โ€“24 seeking practical warmth solutions for winter activities like hiking, commuting, and dog walking.

to

Drive sales of HotHands warmers via TikTok Shop and bio links by using UGC-style creator content.

Goals

Drive HotHands 2024/25 awareness

Boost clicks via TikTok Shop + bios

Build trust with UGC-style videos

104.3k

@ayoforthesoul

London-based creator known for heartfelt, funny skits.

Interests

๐ŸŽญ Skits

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK culture

๐Ÿง  Real talk

๐Ÿ˜‚ Humour

Unique mix of comedy and meaning

Strong emotional + cultural resonance

Engages diverse UK Gen Z audience

669k

@j.ghaz

London comedy creator sharing cozy, chaotic, relatable Gen Z skits.

Interests

๐Ÿ˜‚ Skits & humour

โ„๏ธ Cozy content

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Relatable lifestyle

๐Ÿ“ฑ Viral trends

Nails relatable cold-weather humour

Engages Gen Z with viral skits

Big personality, big shareability

98.8k

@stufftodowestmids

West Midlands-based creator sharing the best of local in West Mids.

Interests

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Outdoors

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Local events

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Things to do

๐Ÿงฅ Practical lifestyle

Trusted Midlands voice for local recs

Great fit for outdoor winter content

Engaged regional UK audience

163.7k

@adell.explores

UK travel creator showcasing staycations, road trips, hidden gems.

Interests

๐Ÿš— UK road trips

โ„๏ธ Hikes & trails

๐ŸŒฒ Nature escapes

๐Ÿ“ท Scenic content

Expert in UK travel year-round

Perfect fit for cold-weather content

High visual quality with strong reach

52.9k

@mays.map

Outdoor adventurer and hiker sharing scenic UK trails, marathon prep, and van life vibes with warmth and grit.

Interests

๐Ÿฅพ Hiking & UK nature trails

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Marathon training

๐Ÿš Van life

โ„๏ธ Cold-weather

Ideal fit for outdoor winter content

Strong niche hiking/running audience

Authentic voice with great visual style

229.8k

@_jesswatkins

UK-based footballer and creator sharing sporty, empowering content that blends fitness, lifestyle, and authentic humour.

Interests

โšฝ Womenโ€™s football

โ„๏ธ Outdoor workouts

๐Ÿ’ช Sporty lifestyle

๐Ÿ˜‚ Casual humour

Outdoor athlete, great cold-weather fit

Relatable Gen Z energy + sporty edge

Inspires confidence through real content

344.9k

@the.wanderlust.blonde

London/Kent-based travel creator spotlighting stunning UK escapes, boutique stays, and cozy seasonal experiences.

Interests

๐Ÿงณ UK travel

๐Ÿจ Unique hotels

โ„๏ธ Winter getaways

๐Ÿ“ธ Slow living

Expert in UK travel & cozy content

High visual polish with trusted tone

Ideal for positioning HotHands as pack-essentials

11.8k

@graciesdogwalkingservice

Norwich-based professional dog walker sharing cute pups, outdoor adventures, and real-life pet care in all seasons.

Interests

๐Ÿ• Dog walking

โ„๏ธ Walks & gear

๐Ÿพ Norfolk trails

๐ŸŽฅ Day-in-the-life

Constantly outdoors in cold UK weather

Authentic dog-loving, local personality

Relatable content with niche appeal

Strategy

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Meet our Influencers

production

11 TikTok creators produced short-form content in their personal styleโ€”ranging from van life to comedy. All pieces integrated product benefits and CTAs before being boosted via a phased paid media plan.

content

11 TikToks from 11 creators generated 2.74M impressions, 1.77M reach, and 99.9K engagements. Paid + organic drove 17.2K clicks. Sarahโ€™s video went viral (315K), and Ayo led ER at 16.5%.

Strategies

๐ŸŽฏ Niche casting across key verticals

๐Ÿ“Š Paid media in phased rollouts

๐Ÿ˜‚ Comedic, TikTok-first storytelling

๐Ÿ“ Smart CTA overlays + captions

๐Ÿ”— Creator UTM conversion tracking

Research Insights

Scope & Methodology

Key Insights

Strategic Recommendations

Results

Campaign Results

Research statistics

The campaign used humorous, lifestyle-focused TikTok content from creators to position HotHands as a winter staple for UK Genโ€ฏZ women.

The campaign used humorous, lifestyle-focused TikTok content from creators to position HotHands as a winter staple for UK Genโ€ฏZ women.

Impressions

2.74M

+119% vs KPI

Clicks

17.2K

via TikTok Shop + bio links

Engagement Rate

6%

3x paid media benchmark

Viral Moment

315K views

Sarahโ€™s TikTok led engagement

Impressions

2.74M

+119% vs KPI

community response

Didn't even realise this was an advert ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜…

Looks good to have in your rucksack for emergencies ๐Ÿ‘

Clicks

17.2K

via TikTok Shop + bio links

Engagement Rate

6%

3x paid media benchmark

Impressions

2.74M

+119% vs KPI

community response

Didn't even realise this was an advert ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜…

Looks good to have in your rucksack for emergencies ๐Ÿ‘

Clicks

17.2K

via TikTok Shop + bio links

Didn't even realise this was an advert ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜…

Engagement Rate

6%

3x paid media benchmark

Viral Moment

315K views

Sarahโ€™s TikTok led engagement

Impressions

2.74M

+119% vs KPI

Clicks

17.2K

via TikTok Shop + bio links

Looks good to have in your rucksack for emergencies ๐Ÿ‘

Impressions

2.74M

+119% vs KPI

community response

Didn't even realise this was an advert ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜…

Looks good to have in your rucksack for emergencies ๐Ÿ‘

Clicks

17.2K

via TikTok Shop + bio links

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Key Learnings

Comedy Converts

Humorous skits (e.g. Ayoโ€™s, Jujuโ€™s) were top ER drivers.

Synergy Matters

Organic + paid integration drove 100%+ KPI overdelivery.

Mid-Tiers Win

Engaged, niche mid-tiers gave best CPC and CTR returns.

Consider Always-On

Recommend phased creator retention + niche testing (e.g. gaming) for 2025.

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