Ricks Forge, Latin America’s largest lightsaber retailer, partnered with Hibranding to scale their revenue through influencer marketing and strategic paid media. By integrating a hyper-targeted campaign with a native podcast sponsorship, we achieved an astonishing 194.12% revenue growth in just six months.
Background
Ricks Forge sells premium collectible lightsabers, catering to Star Wars fans and collectors. The challenge? Expand brand awareness and increase revenue while maintaining an authentic brand presence.
Problem Statement
- How to break into mainstream audiences without losing niche appeal?
- How to make influencer marketing ROI-positive for e-commerce?
- How to turn a cultural moment (May the 4th) into a high-ROI campaign?
Approach & Strategy
- Strategic Influencer Partnerships:
- Secured sponsorship on Flow Podcast (Brazil’s largest podcast).
- Created native ad integration rather than traditional ads.
- Peak Sales Moment – May the 4th Campaign:
- Leveraged Star Wars Day (May the 4th) to create urgency & FOMO.
- Exclusive limited-edition promotions during the event.
- High-Performance Paid Media Execution:
- Targeted Star Wars & pop culture communities through hyper-focused ads.
- Leveraged retargeting strategies for repeat customers.
Execution
- Podcast sponsorship reached 300,000+ qualified viewers.
- Highly engaging, native-style ad delivery—felt like part of the show.
- Data-backed social media amplification—extending campaign reach.
Results & Outcomes
✅ Revenue increased by 194.12% in six months.
✅ 130K revenue from a 15K investment (8.6x ROAS).
✅ Massive brand awareness boost through influencer-driven performance marketing.
Conclusion & Insights
Ricks Forge’s success proved that strategic influencer marketing + performance media can drive massive, profitable growth when done right.