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Influencer Marketing · Published March 8, 2023

Leigh Ann Ambrosi
Managing Partner & EVP, Consumer Lifestyle

The Power of Pet Influencers

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Pet influencer marketing is a popular trend in the marketing world we see as a pet marketing agency. Since brands have realized the impact that pets have on promoting products and services, there are many pet influencer opportunities for all types of animals. The key to a successful pet influencer marketing campaign is finding the right influencer for the brand and target audience. Here are some examples of successful pet influencer marketing campaigns.

FluentPet and Bunny

One notable instance of a partnership with a pet influencer is between FluentPet and Bunny, one of the famous TikTok dogs. The company FluentPet created an app that connects with  talking buttons that pet parents can use. FluentPetpartnered with Bunnyto showcase the communication system after her owner shared TikToks of Bunny using programmable buttons to communicate.

Purina and Doug The Pug

Another great example is the partnership between Purina and one of the most famous dogs on Instagram, Doug the Pug. This collaboration was ideal, as Doug the Pug has a large following of pet owners and animal lovers. The campaign involved Doug the Pug promoting Purina’s products on his social media platforms through a series of branded content pieces, including videos and photos. The results were impressive, with a significant increase in engagement and sales for Purina’s products.

Mercedes Benz and Loki

Another successful pet influencer marketing campaign was between Mercedes-Benz and dog influencer Loki, who has a large following of outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. This campaign was unique because it combined both pet and automotive influencer marketing. Loki promoted the Mercedes-Benz G-Class on his social media platforms, creating a unique campaign that combined both pet and automotive influencer marketing. The campaign was a hit, as Loki’s followers were eager to see him and his owners embark on their next adventure in the G-Class. This campaign increased brand awareness and sales for Mercedes-Benz, and showcased the G-Class as a versatile vehicle that could keep up with an active pet and owner lifestyle.

Litter Genie and Venus

Another example of a pet influencer marketing campaign is between Litter Genie and cat influencer Venus. The partnership involved Venus the cat promoting Litter Genie’s products in a series of branded content pieces on her social media platforms. The results were impressive, with a significant increase in engagement and sales for Litter Genie’s products. The campaign was able to tap into the growing popularity of cat-related content, and also generated a boost in cat influencer marketing.

Leigh Ann Ambrosi

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Leigh Ann Ambrosi

Leigh Ann Ambrosi leads the Consumer Lifestyle division at 5W. With over 25 years of experience, she is a seasoned expert in brand development, publicity, and media relations. Whether shaping strategy, restructuring workflow, handling multiple clients or managing budgets big or small, she effects change with a constant eye towards producing results. Prior to joining the 5W team, Leigh Ann was Executive Vice President, and Chief Administrative Officer at Magrino Public Relations for over nine years. While at Magrino, she oversaw the Consumer and Food, Wine, & Spirits divisions, and managed the operations of the agency. She was responsible for signing new clients, strengthening existing client relationships and programs, and providing oversight for brands including Martha Stewart, Hunter Douglas, SCOUT, The Ranch, Vaughan, Flybird Cocktails, and Horse Soldier Bourbon, among others. Her passion for her work is paramount, which positions her as a strong mentor to junior staff, inspiring them to a higher level of performance. One of her many accomplishments previous to her agency work include a career in book publishing publicity and marketing, where she created multi-platform marketing campaigns that encompassed advertising, events, social media, buzz marketing stunts, publicity, brand building, and strategic partnerships. During her tenure in publishing, she helped to build the brands for authors including Mario Batali, Deepak Chopra, Jillian Michaels, Tyler Florence, Haylie Pomroy and more. Leigh Ann holds a degree in Mass Communications, with a minor in Journalism, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She lives with her two kids in Maplewood, NJ

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