
GoPro: Advertising & Promotional Plan
Marketing Strategist & Lead Researcher
Time Line
Fall 2023 (Finalized December 2023)
Tools Used
Competitive Benchmarking (Porter’s Five Forces), SWOT Analysis, STP Modeling, Market Segmentation
Key Skill
Executive Writing, Market Identification, Financial Analysis, Brand Positioning
The Challenge
- Stagnating Industry Growth: I identified a critical “efficiency gap” where the action camera industry was being left behind as smartphones became the default tool for daily captures.
- Niche Brand Perception: My research revealed that GoPro was globally pigeonholed as a tool exclusive to “extreme sports,” which alienated the massive demographic of casual, everyday users.
- Hyper-Competitive Market: I analyzed the threat of over 50 budget-friendly competitors that were successfully commoditizing action cameras with similar specs at much lower prices.
The Strategy
- The “GoProJr” Market Pivot: I authored the strategic shift to target “Millennial Parents” and children, a demographic representing 11.6 million households, to ensure the brand’s long-term relevance.
- Campaign Identity & Slogan: I developed the project’s core creative “Big Idea” and authored the official slogan: “GoProJr: Capturing Small Experiences to Create Big Memories”.
- Soft-Sell Narrative Approach: I designed an emotionally resonant creative strategy using “slice-of-life” storytelling to bridge the gap between technical hardware and heartfelt family experiences.
- Multi-Channel Digital Strategy: I outlined an integrated plan prioritizing “social-first” platforms like TikTok and Instagram to leverage user-generated content and authentic family storytelling.
The Results
- Revenue Benchmarks: Established a financial roadmap for the “GoProJr” launch aimed at generating $120 million in sales during the initial release quarter.
- Market Share Authority: Set a strategic long-term goal for GoPro to capture and maintain a 40% market share within the family-oriented camera category by 2027.
- Audience Engagement: Designed advertising objectives to achieve an 80% reach among target families through high-frequency exposure on streaming services and social media.
