Introduction:
The project involved the strategic marketing and promotion of a comedy drama featuring multiple internet sensations and social media influencers. The objective was to maintain a humorous tone throughout the show while ensuring relatability and engaging drama.
Objective:
The campaign was executed in three distinct phases to build anticipation and generate buzz around the character, Constable Girpade.
Phase 1: Teaser Name Circulation
The focus was on marketing Constable Girpade as an always helpful and kind character without revealing his face or announcing the show. The strategy included mass circulation of the character's name to create intrigue.
Phase 2: Teaser Launch
With the teaser release, the campaign transitioned to revealing Constable Girpade's identity and emphasizing the excitement of discovering the character. The objective was to generate awareness and interest in the show.
Phase 3: Trailer Launch
This phase involved seeding the trailer and leveraging it to enhance the character's popularity. The trailer was strategically used to highlight Constable Girpade's identity, contributing to the overall success of the campaign.
Results & Execution:
The show's popularity centered around Constable Girpade, with the hashtag #ConstableGirpade prominently used throughout the campaign.
Phase 1: Instagram Meme Campaign
Utilized an ambiguous unknown source to spark conversations about Constable Girpade. Posters featuring social media influencers were created, maintaining secrecy around the character. The campaign achieved a reach of 6.5M and an engagement of 985k with 48,483 shares.
Phase 2: Fan Pages and Organic Reach
Fan pages were established, leveraging the organic reach and popularity gained from Phase 1. Comments from fan pages were strategically placed on relevant platforms. The Instagram Meme Campaign in Phase 2 reached 9.2M with an engagement of 1.8M and 79,672 shares.
Phase 3: Comprehensive Engagement
Focused on memes portraying Constable Girpade's idealism, relatability, and personal life nuances. The Instagram Meme Campaign in Phase 3 reached 32M with an engagement of 4.8M and 220k shares.
Observations:
Fan pages dedicated to Constable Girpade were successfully established. Social media users actively participated in sharing memes and creative content, organically contributing to the campaign's success. Key individuals, namely Kushaal Pawar, Chandni Bhabhda, and Neel Salekar, received significant praise on various social media platforms.