# Campaign Strategy Document: "Shadows of Deception" Book Launch

**Prepared by: Maya, Director of Marketing Operations**  
**Book Details:** "Shadows of Deception" by Alex Rivera – a psychological thriller releasing October 15, 2024.  
**Campaign Goal:** Drive 10,000+ first-week sales through multi-channel buzz, leveraging BookTok trends and professional networks.  
**Budget Overview:** $50,000 (40% paid ads, 30% influencer/outreach, 20% content creation, 10% tools/analytics).  
**Timeline:** Pre-Launch: Oct 1-14; Launch: Oct 15-21; Post-Launch: Oct 22-Nov 12; Long-Term: Nov 2024-Sep 2025.

## 1. PRODUCT SUMMARY
"Shadows of Deception" is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller following a high-powered attorney who uncovers her husband's web of lies, blending domestic suspense with corporate intrigue. Key selling points: Unputdownable twists that rival Gone Girl, a fiercely relatable female protagonist navigating betrayal and empowerment, and endorsements from NYT bestselling authors praising its "chilling authenticity and edge-of-your-seat pacing."

## 2. TARGET AUDIENCE
**Primary: Thriller-loving women (BookTok enthusiasts)**  
- Age: 25-40  
- Platforms: Instagram, TikTok (BookTok), Goodreads  
- Purchasing triggers: Viral #BookTok videos, ARC reviews, "read in one sitting" hype  
- Emotional state: Stressed from work/life, seeking escapist thrills and emotional catharsis  

**Secondary 1: Professional men (corporate intrigue fans)**  
- Age: 30-50  
- Platforms: LinkedIn, podcasts (e.g., Crime Junkie), Amazon  
- Purchasing triggers: Author interviews, "smart thriller" recommendations, weekend reads  
- Emotional state: Ambitious but overworked, craving intellectual suspense  

**Secondary 2: Book club readers**  
- Age: 35-60  
- Platforms: Facebook Groups, Goodreads, Email newsletters  
- Purchasing triggers: Discussion prompts, "perfect for book clubs" bundles  
- Emotional state: Socially connected, desiring deep conversations around relatable drama  

## 3. MESSAGING PILLARS
Every piece of content must reinforce **exactly these 3 pillars**:  
1. **Unravel the Lies:** Expose hidden truths in relationships and power dynamics.  
2. **Heart-Pounding Twists:** Deliver non-stop suspense that keeps you guessing until the end.  
3. **Empowerment in Chaos:** Rise stronger from betrayal – a thriller for the resilient reader.  

## 4. CHANNEL PLAN
| Channel | Platform | Content Type | Frequency | Owner Agent |
|---------|----------|--------------|-----------|-------------|
| Visual/Social | Instagram & TikTok | Reels (book teasers, ARC unboxings, twist hints), Stories (Q&A, polls), Carousel posts (quotes + visuals) | 5x/week (3 TikTok, 2 IG) | Zara (visuals/design) |
| Professional | LinkedIn | Long-form posts (author insights, "thrillers for leaders"), Video interviews, Poll discussions | 3x/week | Leo (copy/professional tone) |
| Warm List | Email (via Klaviyo/Mailchimp) | Newsletters (teasers, exclusive excerpts, review roundups), Automated sequences (welcome/abandon cart) | Weekly + 3 blasts (launch week) | Maya (ops/segmentation) |
| Credibility | Press (PR Newswire, book blogs like Book Riot) | Press releases, Pitch kits to 50 outlets (Kirkus, Publishers Weekly), Guest articles | Launch + 2 follow-ups | Maya (outreach) |
| Additional: Community | Goodreads & Facebook Groups | Giveaways, Q&A AMAs, Reading guides | 2x/month | Leo (engagement) |
| Paid Amplification | Meta Ads & Amazon Ads | Retargeting video ads, Lookalike audiences | Daily during launch/post (scale to $20k spend) | Maya (oversight) |

## 5. CAMPAIGN PHASES
**Pre-Launch (Oct 1-14, 2 weeks):** Build hype with teasers (cryptic quotes/Reels), ARC/early access offers to 100 influencers (BookTokers w/10k+ followers), influencer outreach (DMs/pitch emails). Goal: 5,000 email signups, 50 ARC reviews.  
**Launch Week (Oct 15-21):** Daily posts across all channels, email blast to 10k list (exclusive discount), press release distribution, $10k ad spend on TikTok/Amazon. Live IG/TikTok launch party with author. Goal: 10k sales.  
**Post-Launch (Oct 22-Nov 12, weeks 2-8):** Amplify reviews (user-generated Reels), community engagement (Goodreads giveaways, FB discussions), retargeting ads to cart abandoners/site visitors. Goal: Sustain 2k sales/week.  
**Long-Term (Nov 2024-Sep 2025, months 3-12):** Evergreen content (podcast clips, "if you loved X" comparisons), reader community (private FB group, monthly newsletters), backlist marketing (bundle with author's prior books). Goal: 50k lifetime sales, audiobook push.

## 6. SUCCESS METRICS
| KPI | Baseline | Target | Measurement Tool |
|-----|----------|--------|------------------|
| Book Sales | 0 | 10,000 (first month) | Amazon KDP Dashboard, Publisher reports |
| Engagement Rate (Social) | 2% | 8% (likes/shares per post) | Instagram/TikTok Insights |
| Email Open/Click Rate | 20% / 2% | 35% / 5% | Klaviyo analytics |
| (Bonus: Press Mentions) | 0 | 20+ | Google Alerts, Muck Rack |

## 7. EXECUTION TASKS
**Assigned to: Maya (ops/strategy/email/press), Leo (copy/LinkedIn/community), Zara (visuals/social).**  
- Social media pack (20 Reels templates, 15 carousels, 10 Stories) → Zara  
- Email sequence (5 emails: teaser, launch blast, review roundup, retarget, evergreen) → Maya  
- Press release (2 versions: launch + post-launch) → Maya  
- Ad copy (10 variations for Meta/Amazon: headlines, visuals) → Leo (copy), Zara (creatives)  
- Author bio/media kit (1-pager PDF w/ headshot, endorsements, Q&A) → Leo  
- Influencer outreach list/script (100 targets, pitch template) → Maya  
- Goodreads reading guide + giveaway post → Leo  
- Launch event script (IG Live/TikTok: 30-min agenda) → Zara  
- Retargeting ad assets (5 video cuts) → Zara  
- Evergreen content calendar (12 months: 4 blog posts, podcast pitches) → Leo  
- Review amplification graphics (10 templates for user reviews) → Zara  
- FB Group setup + 5 welcome posts → Leo  

**Next Steps:** Schedule kickoff call with Leo/Zara. All tasks due by Sept 30. Feedback welcome!  

**Maya**  
Director of Marketing Operations  
maya@crimsonleafmarketing.com