CAMPAIGN GOAL

Make Trailhead the brand new hikers trust first.

A seasonal creator program to build credibility where it matters most: on the trail, in the feed, from voices they already follow.

Credibility scales through people, not ads.

New hikers don't trust outdoor brands—they trust the creators who got them outside. We become their first choice by becoming part of those conversations, at scale, with authenticity baked in.

FLAGSHIP

Trail Leaders

100K–500K followers. Established outdoor voices. High production quality.

2 creators
MID-TIER

Community Voices

25K–100K followers. Authentic engagement. Niche expertise.

5 creators
MICRO

Local Heroes

5K–25K followers. Hyper-engaged audiences. Regional relevance.

5 creators

12 creators, 3 tiers, one cohesive program

Projected Reach by Tier

Modeled impressions across the seasonal program (3 posts per creator)

Engagement Rate by Tier

FLAGSHIP
2.1% avg
MID-TIER
4.3% avg
MICRO
6.8% avg

Content & Briefing Approach

Each creator receives a seasonal brief with three content pillars, product access, and creative freedom within guardrails.

SAMPLE BRIEF EXCERPT

Content Pillar: First Trail

"Show the moment someone realizes they belong outside. Feature Trailhead gear naturally in the frame—backpack, boots, or water bottle—but lead with the feeling, not the product."

3 posts per creator
Staggered across 8 weeks

Measurement Plan

REACH & IMPRESSIONS

Platform analytics + creator reports

ENGAGEMENT

Likes, comments, shares, saves per post

SENTIMENT

Comment analysis + brand mention tone

WEBSITE TRAFFIC

UTM links + promo codes per creator

CONVERSIONS

Tracked purchases via unique codes

BRAND LIFT

Pre/post survey on awareness + consideration

Budget Allocation by Tier

Total program budget: $84,000 across 12 creators

FLAGSHIP (2)
$36,000
$18K per creator
MID-TIER (5)
$30,000
$6K per creator
MICRO (5)
$18,000
$3.6K per creator
MODELED OUTCOME
6.8M
Total projected reach
285K
Engagements
12,000
Tracked site visits
1,440
Projected conversions

Approve 12 creators across 3 tiers this season

$84K investment. 8-week execution. Measurable reach, engagement, and conversion outcomes.

PROGRAM LEAD
Rosa Delgado
rosa.delgado@trailheadgear.com