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Jun 2024
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How e.l.f. Beauty Navigates the Noise to...

Destaney Wishon and Justin Nuckols
About this episode

#047 - In this episode, Destaney sits down with Ekta Chopra from e.l.f. Beauty and Jeff Cohen, tech evangelist from Amazon, to explore the innovative marketing strategies that have propelled e.l.f. Beauty to the forefront of the beauty industry. They delve into the creative processes behind some of e.l.f.’s most successful campaigns, including the high-impact Jennifer Coolidge Super Bowl ad, and discuss the brand's ability to quickly adapt and thrive in a fast-paced digital landscape.

Ekta Chopra shares how e.l.f. Beauty identifies and leverages cultural insights to create marketing campaigns that resonate deeply with their audience. The conversation highlights e.l.f.'s collaboration with influencers and Amazon to maximize reach and engagement, and the bold, purpose-driven campaigns that reinforce the brand's values and commitment to diversity.

Jeff Cohen provides insight into how e.l.f. has utilized Amazon's platforms to enhance their marketing efforts, emphasizing the importance of reading and acting on consumer signals to stay ahead. The discussion also touches on the future of beauty marketing, with a focus on the role of AI in hyper-personalization and the exciting potential it brings for both large and small brands.


Key Takeaways:

  • Innovative Campaigns: The story behind e.l.f. Beauty’s Jennifer Coolidge Super Bowl campaign and its rapid execution, resulting in immediate success.
  • Strategic Collaborations: How e.l.f. Beauty leverages influencers and Amazon’s diverse platforms for maximum impact and engagement.
  • Cultural Insights: The importance of tapping into cultural moments and consumer signals to create relevant and resonant marketing campaigns.
  • Bold Campaigns: e.l.f.’s commitment to diversity and empowerment, exemplified by the "Less Dicks in the Boardroom" initiative.
  • Future Trends: The role of AI in the future of beauty marketing, enabling hyper-personalization and more efficient content creation.


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