A household name in Europe and the US, kids’ audio device Tonies needed a social strategy to enter the Australian and New Zealand market to drive awareness, proof and demand.
Solution
A unified comms and social strategy was developed to tap into emotional nostalgia, showcase real-life benefits and leverage parent and educator recommendations, in a category where word-of-mouth and advocacy was essential.
A key pillar was UGC-driven storytelling, where we activated early adopters who had discovered the brand overseas to become launch ambassadors, partnered with 150+ content creators to showcase Tonies in action and captured in-store events to further fuel brand excitement, generating a consistent stream of UGC content.
@tonies_anz As a psychology graduate specialising in developmental psychology, @Booka Nile knows the importance of screen-free play for healthy child development. That's why we're thrilled to see the Toniebox has become a game-changer in her household. It keeps her son engaged, supports his listening skills, and most importantly, keeps him entertained while she cooks dinner without a meltdown! ✨ Discover why Booka, and many others, are loving the Toniebox. Now available in Australia and New Zealand! 🙌❤️ #ToniesANZ#ScreenFreeFun#ParentingHacks#ChildDevelopment#Toniebox♬ original sound - tonies_anz
@iam.mrluke One little box, countless big adventures! Say hello to the Toniebox from @tonies_anz — your new best friend for screen-free stories and music. Perfect for little legends, parents, and teachers alike! Ready to spark some imagination? #toniebox#toniesanz#screenfree#kidsaudio♬ original sound - Luke
Impact
We quickly built a highly engaged community and surpassed sales performance compared to all other markets in their first 6 months.