Scaling Creator Commerce
at Indē Wild

Labor Day TikTok Shop Campaign: 160+ creators activated in 72 hours, generating 481K+ views and contributing to $344K revenue

Case Study by Anisha Subberwal | Columbia Business School MBA 2026
Skincare

Skincare

Ayurvedic-rooted serums and treatments — bakuchiol, vitamin C, and adaptogens for day-to-night radiance

Haircare

Haircare

Champi scalp rituals and wild-harvested botanical oils for strength, shine, and root-to-tip nourishment

Business Results

72 hours. 160+ creators. Real revenue.

$344K
QTD Revenue (+30% YoY)
+20%
Conversion Rate Lift
867→1,015
TikTok Follower Growth
4+
Organic Tags/Day Sustained
Who We're Building For

She Already Knew These Rituals

"I've been using oil in my hair my whole life. I just want a brand that doesn't make me feel like I have to explain that."

She is 18–35, South Asian, part of the diaspora in the US. She grew up with Ayurvedic rituals — champi, turmeric, amla — but has never seen them treated as beautiful by a mainstream beauty brand. She's not looking to be educated about Ayurveda. She already lives it. She wants recognition, not an introduction.

She's on TikTok. She discovers through creators who look like her, talk like her, reference the same rituals. When she sees her own lived experience reflected back — she stops scrolling. Authenticity isn't a nice-to-have for her. It's the only thing that converts.

Who she is
18–35, South Asian woman, US diaspora
What she wants
Representation in beauty, not an introduction to it
How she discovers
TikTok, through creators she trusts
What converts her
Authentic voices, not polished ads
What she's tired of
Her rituals being "discovered" by outsiders
Authenticity over production value Community over reach Recognition over education

About Indē Wild

Modern Ayurvedic Beauty Meets Clean Beauty Standards

Indē Wild is a Unilever Ventures-backed Ayurvedic beauty brand bridging cultural heritage with modern clean beauty.

  • Founded: By Diipa Khosla, influencer with 2.6M following
  • Positioning: Modern Ayurveda meets clean beauty
  • Price Point: $25-45 (accessible premium)
  • Products: Ayurvedic skincare, hair oil, lip care

Market Context:

  • Current: DTC in U.S., UK, India; Sephora UK
  • Launch: U.S. Sephora February 2026
  • Distribution: Nykaa India (leading beauty retailer)
  • Key Ingredients: Bakuchiol, Vitamin C, Amla, Squalane

My Role: U.S. Growth Lead (Summer 2025) - Led monetization, GTM strategy, and TikTok Shop creator commerce campaigns ahead of retail expansion.

Competitive Positioning

Where Indē Wild sits in the beauty landscape

Heritage vs. Modernity Matrix

Indē Wild uniquely balances cultural heritage with modern clean beauty trends

South Asian Brands
Global Competitors
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Forest Essentials
Kama Ayurveda
Ranavat
Fable & Mane
Mauli Rituals
Aavrani
Indē Wild
Summer Fridays
Gisou
Tatcha
Cultural Heritage / Depth
Modernity / Trend Alignment

Strategic Sweet Spot

Indē Wild occupies a unique position - high on both heritage authenticity and modern appeal. Unlike traditional Ayurvedic brands (Forest Essentials, Kama Ayurveda) that skew heavily traditional, or global clean beauty brands (Summer Fridays) with minimal cultural depth, Indē Wild bridges both worlds. This positioning creates opportunities for TikTok Shop success by appealing to both heritage-seeking and trend-forward consumers.

The Challenge

3 Days to Execute a Complex Creator Campaign

With only 3 days until Labor Day sale (Aug 30-31), design and execute a creator-led commerce campaign to drive TikTok Shop revenue and build brand awareness ahead of Sephora launch (Feb 2026).

The constraints were real: a crowded beauty space, scrappy budget, tight timelines, and no existing TikTok presence to lean on. There was no playbook. The only growth lever available was authenticity — building a community that genuinely wanted to talk about this brand.

Campaign Launch: August 27, 2025
Sale Dates: August 30-31, 2025
Timeline: 72-hour sprint

The Foundation

Building Creator Networks Through Viral Content

All creators needed to already have Indē Wild products. We had seeded 160+ creators after going viral on TikTok on August 3rd—so that's who we activated for the campaign.

This viral-to-seeding strategy enabled rapid execution:

  • Built engaged creator community organically through authentic viral content
  • Pre-seeded products eliminated friction (creators had product in hand)
  • Established brand credibility and trust before campaign ask

Strategic Execution

Two-Tiered Creator Activation

Community Creators (105)

Outreach: TikTok video post explaining challenge mechanics, incentives, and creative opportunities

Incentive: $10-50 gift cards based on view tiers

Approach: Top 3 most creative ads get featured on PR list

Goal: Generate authentic UGC at scale, fast

Result: 31,837 views from community creators

Influencers (55 creators, 6K+)

Outreach: Personalized email and direct messages highlighting commission structure and Spark Ads support

Incentive: 10% TikTok Shop commission + Spark Ads boost

Approach: Shoppable content with direct attribution

Goal: Drive immediate conversions during sale window

Result: 450,052 views from macro influencers

Community Messaging

TikTok video explaining the Labor Day challenge to our creator community

Click to playView on TikTok

Top 3 Winning Creative Submissions

Most creative ads from our community creators, featured on PR list

45 sale posts from 160 pre-seeded creators within 72-hour window

28% Activation Rate

Nearly 2x industry standard for rapid campaigns

Campaign Impact

Comprehensive campaign summary: execution, reach, and business results

Campaign Execution

72
Hour Execution
160+
Creators Seeded
45
TikTok Sale Posts
481K+
Total Views

Campaign Analytics

Complete Shopify Dashboard: Labor Day Campaign Impact

Real-time data from Indē Wild Shopify Analytics (Jul 1 - Sep 10, 2025)

📈 Revenue Spike

The Labor Day campaign (Aug 30-31) created a clear revenue spike visible in the "Total sales over time" graph, with sustained momentum carrying into early September.

→ Result: $344,729.80 total sales (+30% YoY)

🎯 Multi-Channel Success

TikTok Shop drove significant sales ($676.65 shown in breakdown), complementing online store performance and demonstrating effective creator commerce strategy.

→ Result: Diversified revenue streams established

Campaign contributed to strong Q3 performance across key metrics: $344,729.80 total sales (+30% YoY)

Key Learnings

✓ Segmentation drives efficiency

Gift card tiers ($10-50) for community + 10% commission for influencers optimized CAC while scaling reach

✓ Timing matters

Staggered creator posts across weekend captured different shopping behaviors vs. single-day blast

✓ Speed requires systems

Analytics tracking, content guidelines, and incentive clarity enabled 72-hour execution

✓ Sustained velocity wins

4+ organic tags/day post-campaign shows creator relationships drive long-term value