# Campaign Strategy Document: Shadows of Deception Launch

## 1. PRODUCT SUMMARY
*Shadows of Deception* is a debut psychological thriller by Elena Voss, following a high-powered lawyer unraveling a web of corporate betrayal and personal trauma. Key selling points: Heart-pounding twists that rival *Gone Girl*, a deeply relatable female protagonist confronting gaslighting and resilience, and a page-turner ending that demands to be shared with friends.

## 2. TARGET AUDIENCE
**Primary: Thriller Enthusiast Women (BookTok/Bookstagram users)**  
- Age range: 25-45  
- Platforms: Instagram, TikTok (BookTok)  
- Purchasing triggers: Viral #BookTok recommendations, teaser reels, ARC reviews from influencers  
- Emotional state: Stressed from daily life, seeking escapist thrills and empowerment  

**Secondary 1: Professional Men Seeking Suspense**  
- Age range: 30-55  
- Platforms: LinkedIn, Reddit (r/books, r/thrillerbooks)  
- Purchasing triggers: Author interviews on ambition/betrayal, targeted ads during work commutes  
- Emotional state: Overworked and cynical, craving intellectual edge-of-seat tension  

**Secondary 2: Book Club Readers**  
- Age range: 40-65  
- Platforms: Facebook Groups, Email newsletters  
- Purchasing triggers: Group discussion prompts, "perfect for book clubs" endorsements  
- Emotional state: Socially connected but introspective, desiring stories for deep conversations  

## 3. MESSAGING PILLARS
Every piece of content must reinforce these **exactly 3 core messages**:  
1. **Unputdownable Twists**: "One twist will hook you; the next will shatter your trust."  
2. **Relatable Resilience**: "In a world of deception, her strength becomes yours."  
3. **Must-Read Conversation Starter**: "The thriller that will dominate your next book club—or late-night DMs."  

## 4. CHANNEL PLAN
| Channel | Platform | Content Type | Frequency | Owner Agent |
|---------|----------|--------------|-----------|-------------|
| **Visual/Social** | Instagram & TikTok | Reels (teasers, author Q&A), Stories (polls, countdowns), Carousel posts (quotes + visuals) | 5x/week (3 Reels, daily Stories) | Zara |
| **Professional** | LinkedIn | Long-form posts (theme ties to career betrayal), Video interviews, Infographics | 3x/week | Leo |
| **Warm List** | Email (via Klaviyo/Mailchimp) | Newsletters, automated sequences (welcome series, review requests) | Weekly blasts + 3x automated | Maya |
| **Credibility** | Press (PR Newswire, HARO, book blogs) | Press releases, media pitches, guest articles | 1-2x per phase | Maya |
| **Community** | Facebook Groups & Reddit | Discussion threads, AMAs, review shares | 2x/week | Leo |
| **Paid** | Meta Ads (IG/FB) & Amazon Ads | Retargeting carousel ads, lookalike audiences | Daily budget $500 during Launch/Post-Launch | Zara |

## 5. CAMPAIGN PHASES
**Pre-Launch (2 weeks before release)**: Build hype with teaser visuals (cryptic quotes, mood boards), ARC/early access offers to 50 influencers (via NetGalley), targeted outreach to 20 BookTok creators and 10 book bloggers for reviews. Goal: 5k pre-save/pre-order signups.  

**Launch Week**: High-velocity push—daily multi-channel posts amplifying pillars, full email blast to 10k list (exclusive excerpt), press release distribution, $2k/day ad spend on lookalikes. Live IG/TikTok author event + Amazon featured deal.  

**Post-Launch (Weeks 2-8)**: Amplify user-generated content (review screenshots, #ShadowsOfDeception shares), weekly community Q&As on Reddit/FB, retargeting ads to cart abandoners/site visitors. Email nurture with "reader's guide" for book clubs.  

**Long-Term (Months 3-12)**: Evergreen content (author podcast appearances, "behind the twists" blog series), nurture reader community via private FB group/email VIP list, cross-promote backlist thrillers. Quarterly giveaways to sustain momentum.  

## 6. SUCCESS METRICS
1. **Book Sales/Pre-Orders**: Baseline: 0 (pre-campaign). Target: 15,000 units (tracked via BookScan/Amazon KDP).  
2. **Engagement Rate (Social)**: Baseline: 1.5% (industry avg). Target: 4%+ (likes/comments/shares per post, via platform analytics).  
3. **Email Open-to-Click Rate**: Baseline: 15% opens/3% clicks. Target: 30% opens/8% clicks (Klaviyo dashboard).  

## 7. EXECUTION TASKS
- **Social Media Pack (IG/TikTok/LinkedIn: 50+ assets—graphics, Reel scripts, captions reinforcing pillars)**: Zara  
- **Email Sequence (7-email nurture: welcome, excerpt, launch blast, review request, book club guide, upsell, re-engage)**: Maya  
- **Press Release (2 versions: launch + 1-month review roundup)**: Maya  
- **Ad Copy & Creatives (10 ad variations for Meta/Amazon, A/B tests)**: Zara  
- **Author Bio/Media Kit (PDF with headshots, Q&A, endorsements)**: Leo  
- **Influencer Outreach List & Contracts (50 targets, DM/email templates)**: Maya  
- **Content Calendar (Google Sheet: full 12-month schedule)**: Maya  
- **Review Amplification Kit (Templates for user shares, hashtags)**: Leo  
- **Community Playbook (FB/Reddit post prompts, moderation guide)**: Leo  
- **Evergreen Blog Series (5 articles: "Twists Explained," etc.)**: Leo