From Press to Purchase: Driving Brand Buzz through Affiliate Coverage

Background

Castlery, a global direct-to-consumer furniture brand, enlisted Sharp to take their brand presence to the next level in the U.S - their fastest growing market. With products sold exclusively online, press coverage that builds trust, showcases the brand’s quality, and links directly to purchase is critical for success.

Our Solution

Capitalizing on the mutually beneficial affiliate relationship between brands and media, Sharp developed a robust list of editorial contacts at top-tier outlets with premium visibility in consumer search habits. We focused on generating both roundup stories and in-depth content that aligned with Castlery’s messaging goals, highlighting product quality, design, and how pieces seamlessly fit into everyday life. We nurtured relationships with editors by coordinating firsthand product reviews and features, offering samples to key media testers, and virtual deskside appointments with the company’s co-founder.
We also helped the company compete during major sales moments, driving record coverage during critical sales for the e-commerce retailer.
Sharp’s personalized approach has generated significant press features and deeper storytelling, resulting in top-tier coverage in home, design, and lifestyle categories to reach Castlery’s urban target audiences.

The REsults

With no physical presence in the United States, Castlery relies on storytelling to reach new audiences and build an emotional connection. In our first year together, Sharp’s strategic press approach delivered on both volume and depth of coverage, solidifying the US as the brand’s top market.
1
Year
45
Feature Stories
440
Product Roundups
+50B
Impressions