From insights to execution for a worldwide audience
Challenge
Google sought to craft a globally resonant creative campaign for International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s achievements across diverse regions and cultural contexts. The challenge was to align Google’s messaging with audience values worldwide while enabling seamless localization for regional teams.
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Crafted the “First Woman to ________” campaign concept, rooted in Google Trends data, to connect audience insights with a compelling, globally adaptable narrative.
Collaborated across teams to ensure the creative strategy translated seamlessly into localized executions across 30+ countries.
Integrated the campaign with high-profile cultural moments, including ad placements during the Grammys and Women’s March Madness, as well as a strategic NBA brand partnership to extend audience reach.
Executed a cross-platform strategy spanning broadcast, digital, and social channels to maximize engagement.
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Achieved 45x YouTube engagement compared to prior campaigns, with over 4.7M views and 59,000 likes.
Delivered a 50% higher engagement rate in non-U.S. markets, making it the most globally representative campaign in Google’s history.
Earned industry recognition with the ADC Merit Award and media coverage in Ad Age, Adweek, and CampaignUS.
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This campaign demonstrated the power of data-driven insights to drive creative strategy and shape brand narratives that authentically engage global audiences across verticals and deliver measurable success.
