About the Project:
We believe the best success story is the brand we build for ourselves. As KARL Mission embarked on launching in the United States, we set out with a vision to empower clients and drive genuine growth through real CRO strategy. To support that mission, we wanted to grow our own social media presence and build a real community, not just a following.
Rather than treating social media as an afterthought, we used it as a live testing ground for the same strategic thinking we bring to every client engagement.
Mission:
Our mission was to:
- Grow KARL Mission's social media presence from the ground up.
- Build a genuine, engaged community rather than a passive audience.
- Create short-form video content that felt authentic and relatable.
- Convert social attention into a lasting, ownable channel with our audience.
Process:
1. Finding Our Voice on TikTok: Our adventure began with a simple idea, create captivating and relatable TikTok content. We saw TikTok as more than a platform for short videos; it was a chance to connect with a global audience in an authentic, engaging way.
2. Going Viral: Our first viral video was about milk, showcasing the different alternative milk options our team preferred. It resonated with viewers, and within days it had racked up millions of views and likes.
3. Capturing the Moment: Rather than simply enjoying the spotlight, we recognized the opportunity to turn new fans into long-term supporters. We strategically funneled viewers from the viral video to a landing page designed to capture their interest and contact details, showcasing our brand's personality, values, team, and offerings.
4. Building a Direct Line to Our Audience: We incorporated a newsletter sign-up offering exclusive content as an incentive. With a growing subscriber list, we had a direct line of communication to keep our audience informed about new content, upcoming products, and exclusive updates.
5. Sustaining the Momentum: To keep the success going, we committed to consistent, high-quality content, listening to audience feedback and adapting our strategy to keep engagement strong over time.
Solution:
Authentic, Relatable Content
- Focused on genuine, personality-driven short-form video rather than polished, overly produced content, letting the team's real voice come through.
Turning Virality Into Ownership
- Built a dedicated landing page to funnel viral traffic into a channel we owned, rather than letting attention disappear once the algorithm moved on.
- Used the landing page to introduce our brand story, values, team, and product offerings to first-time visitors.
Newsletter as a Retention Engine
- Added a newsletter sign-up gated behind exclusive content to convert one-time viewers into long-term subscribers.
- Used the newsletter to nurture the relationship, sharing new content, product updates, and exclusive updates directly with our most engaged fans.
Consistency Over Chasing Virality
- Shifted focus from trying to replicate a single viral hit to building a sustainable content cadence shaped by ongoing audience feedback.
Results:
- +49.9k followers
- +3.4M likes
- +35M views
- +18k landing page visits
What started as a single viral video about milk became a genuine, lasting community. By pairing organic content with a strategic landing page and newsletter, we turned a fleeting moment of internet fame into a sustainable brand asset, one that continues to drive KARL Mission's growth today.
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