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Essie Color Boutique

L'Oréal

Project Overview

L’Oréal is rolling out nail polish vending machines for its Essie brands. They are pilot-testing the Essie Color Boutique (ECB) in 20 malls and airports— you may have have seen one in JFK’s JetBlue terminal.

Working with their Essie brand team, we developed a digital campaign to drive further awareness, urgency and success for the new locations.

Geo-fenced, dynamic mobile ads

We serve up targeted ads to a prospect's mobile device with messages based on variables such as location, weather, promotions and trends, using beacon technology to further drive urgency and draw her closer to the ECB.

Wifi sponsorships

Prospects in mall food courts and airport lounges can access our free wifi network by merely selecting their preferred local shade (available at the ECB).

Local trending shades

Then, community poll data can be paired with local ECB sales data to dynamically inform geo-targeted promoted social posts as well as relevant ads during their users' sponsored WIFI sessions.

Post-purchase engagement

We continue the conversation with a follow up email from the Essie Color Boutique (customers provide an email address for the digital receipt).

Localized Instagram accounts

As a real member of the community, each local ECB provides the inside scoop on what's trending near them. Each account will have its own voice and be able to share news, tips and inspiration relevant to each location.

Off-premise utility

With one click, we can give customers a richer, more personalized recommendation experience by utilizing their own Facebook and Instagram activity.

ECB University

#ecbU will be a roving pop-up school at Essie Color Boutiques and broadcast online. Michelle Phan, beauty expert, will teach classes on all aspects of nail art. Tuition is only $8.50– just buy the polish at the machine.
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