From Rail Jams to Real Results: Oakley’s Whistler Takeover

Oakley activated local nano creators to drive awareness, foot traffic, and community engagement during Oakley Community Days in Whistler-bringing authentic, creator-led energy to a live retail and event experience.

122K
Views

7.09%
Avg. engagement rate

7.09%
Avg. engagement rate

Key Takeaways

  • Local creators drive real-world engagement
    Whistler-based creators helped translate social content into on-the-ground attendance.
  • Story-first content builds community momentum
    Multi-story coverage throughout the weekend generated real-time buzz.
  • Exclusive incentives increase action
    Limited-time discount codes encouraged followers to attend and participate.
Overview

Oakley is a global leader in performance eyewear, apparel, and accessories, built on innovation and cutting-edge design. Trusted by world-class athletes and adventurers, Oakley blends style and function to empower people to push their limits.

To promote Oakley Community Days in Whistler, the brand partnered with Creator to drive local awareness and foot traffic through authentic creator content.

Challenge

How can Oakley drive local awareness and foot traffic for Oakley Community Days through authentic creator content?

Strategy

Strategic Creator Selection

Oakley partnered with nano creators based in and around Whistler whose audiences aligned with the brand’s values. Each creator was selected for their strong community presence and ability to authentically promote the Oakley experience throughout the weekend.

Story-Driven Engagement

In addition to in-feed posts, creators were briefed with clear story guidelines and unique CTAs tailored to their style. Each creator focused on a different Oakley kit, posted multiple stories across the weekend, and promoted the main Saturday Rail Jam event and goggle demos-driving real-time excitement.

Exclusive Incentives to Drive Action

Each influencer received five unique 20% off coupon codes to share with friends and family, valid only during the event weekend. This created urgency and gave followers a tangible reason to show up and engage.

“Clear, concise, and proactive in all communications, our Account Manager makes every interaction seamless. Campaigns launch quickly and smoothly, and the support from the entire team has been outstanding.”

Jillian Cirrito
Associate Brand Manager, Luxottica
Results
  • 122K views
  • 1.5K story engagements
  • 100 shares & saves
  • $10K EMV
  • 7.09% average engagement rate
  • 26 pieces of content

Creators went above and beyond their deliverables, producing high-energy content that resonated with their communities. Their enthusiasm helped build stronger brand affinity and brought a real sense of community to the event.

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