Service-Based Travel Content Turns Trip Planning into Purchase Intent

Custom content series connected travel planning with product relevance, resulting in high engagement and clicks

Women-Merino-200-Oasis-LS-Crewe-1043750K5
Men-Merino-200-Oasis-LS-Crewe-1043650GW
Men-Merino-200-Oasis-LS-Crewe-1043650GS
Women-Merino-200-Oasis-LS-Half-Zip-B043800GQ
Men-Merino-Blend-Elevation-Stretch-Pants-0A57210A1
Women-Merino-Blend-Softshell+-Elevation-Pants-0A57GY001
Women-Merino-Blend-Elevation-Stretch-Pants-0A571Z0A1
Men-Merino-Blend-Softshell+-Elevation-Pants-0A57GW001

The Ask

Build awareness for icebreaker as the top brand for premium, high-performance, sustainable layers.

The Solution

Through storytelling designed to guide and empower readers, Afar positioned icebreaker’s merino base layers as go-tos for discerning travelers. Three distinct article narratives—a domestic winter ski and après guide, a local-led Deer Valley spotlight, and a service-driven merino layering guide—all seamlessly integrated product features. Strategic promotion across digital, email, and social amplified brand awareness and consideration.

Results

Engagement

106%

pageviews against benchmark

Intention

2.5x

more clicks on banners surrounding custom content

Intention

3x

more custom content clicks against benchmark

 


 

Content Highlights

Easy to pack, easy to wear, these layers fit every trip on your calendar.
A guide to North America’s ski season with tips on where to ski, stay, eat, and what to pack.
Three-time Olympian Kris “Fuzz” Feddersen reveals the runs to chase, après spots worth lingering at, and where you’ll find the legendary skier’s buffet.
Get in touch with our sales team today to explore how Afar expertise can help your brand make a meaningful impact. Our expertise encompasses our audience of Travelers Who Care, award-winning storytelling, a full-service creative studio, data-guided insights, and integrated multimedia campaigns that scale.