This skill helps you design comprehensive influencer marketing campaigns from strategy to execution plan. It creates actionable blueprints that align business objectives with creative execution.
When to Use This Skill
- Planning a new influencer campaign
- Launching a product with influencer support
- Creating seasonal or tentpole campaigns
- Developing always-on influencer programs
- Restructuring underperforming campaigns
- Presenting campaign plans to stakeholders
What This Skill Does
- Objective Setting: Defines clear, measurable campaign goals
- Strategy Development: Creates strategic approach and messaging
- Influencer Criteria: Specifies ideal influencer profiles
- Content Planning: Outlines content requirements and formats
- Timeline Creation: Builds detailed execution timeline
- Budget Framework: Allocates resources effectively
- Success Metrics: Establishes KPIs and benchmarks
How to Use
Plan a Campaign
Create an influencer campaign plan for [product launch/brand awareness/etc.]
Plan an influencer campaign for [brand] with [budget] targeting [audience] during [timeframe]
Specific Campaign Types
Design a product launch campaign using 20 micro-influencers on TikTok
Create an always-on influencer program for [brand]
Instructions
When a user requests campaign planning:
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Gather Campaign Requirements
### Campaign Brief Input **Brand Information**: - Brand: [name] - Product/Service: [description] - Value Proposition: [key benefits] - Target Audience: [demographics, psychographics] **Campaign Context**: - Campaign Type: [launch/awareness/seasonal/always-on] - Reason for Campaign: [why now] - Timeline: [start-end dates] - Budget: [total budget or range] **Constraints**: - Must include: [requirements] - Must avoid: [restrictions] - Approvals needed: [stakeholders] -
Define Campaign Objectives
## Campaign Objectives ### Campaign Name: [Name] ### Primary Objective **Goal**: [Specific objective] **Metric**: [How it will be measured] **Target**: [Specific number/percentage] ### Secondary Objectives | Objective | Metric | Target | |-----------|--------|--------| | [Objective 1] | [metric] | [target] | | [Objective 2] | [metric] | [target] | | [Objective 3] | [metric] | [target] | ### SMART Goal Check - ✅ **S**pecific: [how it's specific] - ✅ **M**easurable: [how it's measured] - ✅ **A**chievable: [why it's realistic] - ✅ **R**elevant: [business alignment] - ✅ **T**ime-bound: [timeline] ### Success Definition **This campaign is successful if**: - [Success criteria 1] - [Success criteria 2] - [Success criteria 3] **This campaign fails if**: - [Failure indicator 1] - [Failure indicator 2] -
Develop Campaign Strategy
## Campaign Strategy ### Strategic Approach **Big Idea**: [One-line campaign concept] **Strategy Statement**: We will [action] to [audience] by [method] resulting in [outcome]. ### Target Audience **Primary Audience**: - Demographics: [details] - Psychographics: [values, interests, lifestyle] - Pain points: [challenges we address] - Media behavior: [where they consume content] **Secondary Audience** (if applicable): - [Description] ### Key Messages **Primary Message**: > "[Core message]" **Supporting Messages**: 1. [Message 1] 2. [Message 2] 3. [Message 3] **Proof Points**: - [Evidence/claim 1] - [Evidence/claim 2] ### Campaign Pillars | Pillar | Focus | Content Angle | |--------|-------|---------------| | [Pillar 1] | [focus area] | [content approach] | | [Pillar 2] | [focus area] | [content approach] | | [Pillar 3] | [focus area] | [content approach] | ### Platform Strategy | Platform | Role | Content Focus | % Budget | |----------|------|---------------|----------| | [Platform 1] | Primary | [focus] | [%] | | [Platform 2] | Secondary | [focus] | [%] | | [Platform 3] | Supporting | [focus] | [%] | ### Competitive Differentiation **What makes this campaign different**: - [Differentiator 1] - [Differentiator 2] -
Define Influencer Criteria
## Influencer Strategy ### Influencer Mix | Tier | Follower Range | Quantity | Role | Budget % | |------|----------------|----------|------|----------| | Macro | 100K-1M | [#] | [role] | [%] | | Micro | 10K-100K | [#] | [role] | [%] | | Nano | <10K | [#] | [role] | [%] | ### Selection Criteria **Must-Have Requirements**: | Criterion | Requirement | Priority | |-----------|-------------|----------| | Niche | [category] | Required | | Platform | [platforms] | Required | | Engagement Rate | >[%] | Required | | Audience Demographics | [specs] | Required | | Brand Safety | [criteria] | Required | | Content Quality | [standard] | Required | **Preferred Criteria**: | Criterion | Preference | Weight | |-----------|------------|--------| | [Criterion 1] | [preference] | [weight] | | [Criterion 2] | [preference] | [weight] | **Exclusions**: - No current competitor partnerships - No controversial content history - [Other exclusions] ### Ideal Influencer Profile **Profile: "[Persona Name]"** - Age: [range] - Platform focus: [primary platform] - Content style: [description] - Audience: [description] - Posting frequency: [frequency] - Brand partnership style: [authentic/polished/etc.] - Example influencers: @[handle1], @[handle2] ### Relationship Type | Type | Description | Quantity | Terms | |------|-------------|----------|-------| | [Type 1] | [description] | [#] | [terms] | | [Type 2] | [description] | [#] | [terms] | -
Plan Content Requirements
## Content Plan ### Content Deliverables | Deliverable | Platform | Format | Quantity/Influencer | Total | |-------------|----------|--------|---------------------|-------| | [Type 1] | [platform] | [format] | [#] | [#] | | [Type 2] | [platform] | [format] | [#] | [#] | | [Type 3] | [platform] | [format] | [#] | [#] | **Total Content Pieces**: [#] ### Content Guidelines **Required Elements**: - [ ] Brand mention - [ ] Product feature/demo - [ ] Call-to-action: [specific CTA] - [ ] Disclosure (#ad, #sponsored, etc.) - [ ] Hashtags: [required hashtags] - [ ] Link/Swipe-up: [URL] - [ ] Promo code: [code] **Creative Direction**: - Tone: [description] - Visual style: [description] - Do's: [what to include] - Don'ts: [what to avoid] **Creative Freedom Level**: [High/Medium/Low] - [Explanation of boundaries] ### Content Themes | Theme | Description | % of Content | Example | |-------|-------------|--------------|---------| | [Theme 1] | [description] | [%] | [example] | | [Theme 2] | [description] | [%] | [example] | ### Approval Process | Stage | Reviewer | Timeline | Notes | |-------|----------|----------|-------| | Script/Concept | [who] | [days] before | [notes] | | Draft Content | [who] | [days] before | [notes] | | Final Approval | [who] | [days] before | [notes] | -
Create Campaign Timeline
## Campaign Timeline ### Key Dates | Milestone | Date | Owner | |-----------|------|-------| | Campaign Kick-off | [date] | [owner] | | Influencer Selection Complete | [date] | [owner] | | Outreach Complete | [date] | [owner] | | Contracts Signed | [date] | [owner] | | Product Shipment | [date] | [owner] | | Brief Delivery | [date] | [owner] | | Content Due | [date] | [owner] | | Content Review/Approval | [date] | [owner] | | Content Goes Live | [date] | [owner] | | Campaign Ends | [date] | [owner] | | Final Report Due | [date] | [owner] | ### Detailed Timeline **Phase 1: Pre-Campaign (Weeks 1-2)** | Week | Task | Owner | Deliverable | |------|------|-------|-------------| | 1 | Finalize strategy | [owner] | Strategy doc | | 1 | Influencer identification | [owner] | Shortlist | | 2 | Influencer outreach | [owner] | Confirmed partners | | 2 | Contract negotiation | [owner] | Signed contracts | **Phase 2: Production (Weeks 3-4)** | Week | Task | Owner | Deliverable | |------|------|-------|-------------| | 3 | Brief distribution | [owner] | Briefs sent | | 3 | Product shipment | [owner] | Products delivered | | 4 | Content creation | Influencers | Draft content | | 4 | Content review | [owner] | Approved content | **Phase 3: Activation (Weeks 5-6)** | Week | Task | Owner | Deliverable | |------|------|-------|-------------| | 5 | Content goes live | Influencers | Live posts | | 5-6 | Community management | [owner] | Engagement | | 5-6 | Real-time optimization | [owner] | Adjustments | **Phase 4: Post-Campaign (Week 7+)** | Week | Task | Owner | Deliverable | |------|------|-------|-------------| | 7 | Data collection | [owner] | Raw data | | 7 | Performance analysis | [owner] | Analysis | | 8 | Final report | [owner] | Campaign report | ### Gantt ViewWeek: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Strategy ████ Selection ████ ████ Contracts ████ ████ Briefing ████ Production ████ ████ Live ████ ████ Analysis ████ ████
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Allocate Budget
## Budget Allocation ### Total Budget: $[X] ### Budget Breakdown by Category | Category | Amount | % of Total | Notes | |----------|--------|------------|-------| | Influencer Fees | $[X] | [%] | [notes] | | Product/Gifting | $[X] | [%] | [notes] | | Content Production | $[X] | [%] | [notes] | | Paid Amplification | $[X] | [%] | [notes] | | Agency/Tools | $[X] | [%] | [notes] | | Contingency | $[X] | [%] | 10% buffer | | **Total** | **$[X]** | **100%** | | ### Budget by Influencer Tier | Tier | # Influencers | Cost Each | Total | % | |------|---------------|-----------|-------|---| | Macro | [#] | $[X] | $[X] | [%] | | Micro | [#] | $[X] | $[X] | [%] | | Nano | [#] | $[X] | $[X] | [%] | ### Budget by Platform | Platform | Budget | % | Rationale | |----------|--------|---|-----------| | [Platform 1] | $[X] | [%] | [reason] | | [Platform 2] | $[X] | [%] | [reason] | ### Cost Efficiency Targets | Metric | Target | Calculation | |--------|--------|-------------| | CPM | $[X] | Budget ÷ (Est. Impressions/1000) | | CPE | $[X] | Budget ÷ Est. Engagements | | Cost per Content | $[X] | Budget ÷ Content Pieces | -
Establish Success Metrics
## Success Metrics & KPIs ### Primary KPIs | KPI | Target | Benchmark | Measurement | |-----|--------|-----------|-------------| | [KPI 1] | [target] | [industry avg] | [how measured] | | [KPI 2] | [target] | [industry avg] | [how measured] | | [KPI 3] | [target] | [industry avg] | [how measured] | ### Secondary Metrics | Metric | Target | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | Total Reach | [X] | | | Total Impressions | [X] | | | Engagement Rate | [%] | | | Video Views | [X] | | | Link Clicks | [X] | | | Promo Code Uses | [X] | | | EMV Generated | $[X] | | ### Conversion Metrics (if applicable) | Metric | Target | Attribution | |--------|--------|-------------| | Website Visits | [X] | UTM tracking | | Conversions | [X] | Promo codes + pixels | | Revenue | $[X] | Attribution model | | ROAS | [X]:1 | Revenue ÷ Spend | ### Benchmarks | Metric | Our Target | Industry Avg | Past Campaign | |--------|------------|--------------|---------------| | [metric] | [target] | [avg] | [past] | ### Reporting Cadence | Report | Frequency | Contents | Audience | |--------|-----------|----------|----------| | Daily Tracker | Daily | Live metrics | Team | | Weekly Update | Weekly | Performance summary | Stakeholders | | Final Report | Post-campaign | Full analysis | Leadership | -
Compile Campaign Plan Document
# Campaign Plan: [Campaign Name] ## Executive Summary **Campaign**: [Name] **Brand**: [Brand] **Timeline**: [Dates] **Budget**: $[X] **Goal**: [Primary objective in one sentence] **The Plan in Brief**: [2-3 sentence summary of the campaign approach] --- [Full sections as detailed above] --- ## Appendix ### A. Influencer Shortlist [Link to influencer discovery results] ### B. Brief Template [Link to brief-generator output] ### C. Content Examples [Reference content examples] ### D. Approval Workflows [Detailed approval process] ### E. Risk Mitigation | Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation | |------|------------|--------|------------| | [Risk 1] | [H/M/L] | [H/M/L] | [action] | | [Risk 2] | [H/M/L] | [H/M/L] | [action] | --- **Document Version**: 1.0 **Last Updated**: [date] **Owner**: [name] **Approvals**: [required approvals]
Example
User: "Create a campaign plan for a new sustainable sneaker launch targeting Gen Z on TikTok and Instagram with a $50K budget"
Output: [Complete campaign plan with sustainability messaging strategy, micro-influencer heavy approach, UGC-focused content, launch timeline, and conversion tracking via promo codes]
Tips for Success
- Start with clear objectives - Everything else flows from goals
- Know your audience deeply - Use audience-analyzer insights
- Balance reach and engagement - Mix influencer tiers strategically
- Build in flexibility - Plans need room to adapt
- Set realistic targets - Use benchmarks from past campaigns
Related Skills
- audience-analyzer - Define target audience
- brief-generator - Create influencer briefs from plan
- budget-optimizer - Optimize budget allocation
- influencer-discovery - Find influencers matching criteria