COMMUNICATIONS
MAC COSMETICS X BOLLYDOLL
CASE STUDY
PARTNERSHIP
MAC X BOLLYDOLL
BEAUTY ACCESSORIES COLLECTION
COURTESY OF MAC X BOLLYDOLL
THE OBJECTIVE
To launch the M·A·C Cosmetics and BollyDoll a collaboration of a limited-edition accessories collection in January 2015. BollyDoll is an imaginative, colourful world created by visual artist Amrita Sen and her illustrations tell the story of a magic land filled with music and art, drawing inspiration from Indian prints of the Moghul era. SNA curated a tailored plan and execute a luxury beauty campaign strategy generating awareness through visual storytelling of the BollyDoll magical world beauty accessories.
171M+
MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
79+
MEDIA PLACEMENTS
103+
BEAUTY BLOGS
THE SOLUTION
The brands' communications team successfully identified and seized media opportunities to announce and introduce the highly-anticipated limited-edition beauty accessories collection collaboration between MAC Cosmetics and BollyDoll. Focusing on top-tier beauty, fashion, bridal, lifestyle, and entertainment media outlets, our strategic approach resulted in a remarkable cumulative media impression of an estimated 171 million across 15 markets. Working closely with MAC Cosmetics' global and national executive of public relations, we executed an extensive global media outreach.
To further amplify the campaign, we formed partnerships with over 100 influential beauty bloggers and skincare experts who held significant sway in their respective communities. These bloggers and influencers were invited to partake in the exclusive BollyDoll x MAC beauty experience, where they had the opportunity to review and experience the collection's products firsthand.
Each influencer artfully captured their unique beauty accessories experience, adding their personal style and authentic tone-of-voice to their reviews. This approach resonated strongly with their audiences, effectively conveying key messages about the collaboration between BollyDoll and MAC in a manner that felt both engaging and relatable.
THE IMPACT
The campaign achieved remarkable global awareness, captivating audiences in the world of beauty and beyond. Our efforts secured prominent editorial and online media placements in highly esteemed publications such as Marie Claire, Lucky, Vogue, Elle, Allure, Bridal, Asian Bride, Yahoo!, and more. Additionally, we garnered attention from influential beauty platforms like Temptalia, BeautyAlmanac, BeautyScene, as well as renowned beauty blogs including Swatch & Review, Kenderasia, Make Up and Beauty, Beauty Insider, and Fashion Trend Seeker. The campaign's reach extended even further to trendsetting outlets like Trend Hunter, Wacowla, Best Picks Magazine, and numerous others, effectively igniting strong customer intent.