# Campaign Strategy Document: "Echoes of the Forgotten" Book Launch

## 1. PRODUCT SUMMARY
"Echoes of the Forgotten" is a psychological thriller by bestselling author Elena Voss, following a woman's desperate unraveling as buried memories resurface amid a web of betrayal and gaslighting. Key selling points: Unputdownable twists that rival *Gone Girl*, a haunting exploration of memory and identity that lingers long after the final page, and edge-of-your-seat suspense perfect for BookTok obsessives seeking their next binge-read.

## 2. TARGET AUDIENCE
**Primary: BookTok Enthusiasts (Women 25-40)**  
Platforms: TikTok, Instagram (Reels/Bookstagram).  
Purchasing triggers: Viral #BookTok reviews, teaser videos, FOMO from influencer hauls.  
Emotional state: Thrill-seeking, escapism-hungry, anxious for emotional highs/lows.

**Secondary 1: Professional Women (30-50)**  
Platforms: LinkedIn, Email newsletters.  
Purchasing triggers: Stress-relief recommendations, author interviews, weekend escape promotions.  
Emotional state: Overwhelmed, seeking empowerment through clever protagonists.

**Secondary 2: Book Club Readers (35-55)**  
Platforms: Facebook Groups, Goodreads.  
Purchasing triggers: Group discussion prompts, seasonal reading lists.  
Emotional state: Socially connected, intellectually stimulated, craving deep conversations.

## 3. MESSAGING PILLARS
Every piece of content must reinforce **exactly these 3 core messages**:
1. **Unravel the Unforgettable**: Mind-bending twists that redefine trust and memory.
2. **Your Next Obsession Awaits**: Non-stop suspense that demands to be read in one sitting.
3. **Echoes That Haunt**: A raw dive into betrayal, perfect for fans craving emotional depth.

## 4. CHANNEL PLAN
| Channel | Platform | Content Type | Frequency | Owner Agent |
|---------|----------|--------------|-----------|-------------|
| **Visual/Social** | Instagram/TikTok | Reels/teasers (book quotes, plot hints, ARC unboxings), Stories polls | 4x/week (2 IG, 2 TT) | Zara |
| **Professional** | LinkedIn | Author insights, theme-related articles, professional endorsements | 2x/week | Leo |
| **Warm List** | Email (via Klaviyo/Mailchimp) | Newsletters, exclusive excerpts, discount codes | Bi-weekly + phase blasts | Maya |
| **Credibility** | Press (PR Newswire, book blogs) | Press releases, media kits, pitch emails to outlets like Book Riot | Launch + 1/month post | Maya |
| **Community** | Goodreads/Facebook Groups | Giveaways, Q&A threads, review amplification | Weekly engagement | Leo |
| **Paid** | Meta Ads (IG/FB) + Amazon Ads | Retargeting carousels, lookalike audiences | Daily budget during Launch/Post | Zara |

## 5. CAMPAIGN PHASES
- **Pre-Launch (2 weeks before)**: Build hype with teasers (cryptic Reels/Stories), ARC/early access offers to 50 influencers, email sign-up drive for exclusive chapter. Goal: 20% list growth, 10 influencer sign-ups.
- **Launch Week**: Daily posts across all channels, full email blast to warm list (excerpt + buy link), press release distribution, $500/day ad spend on Meta/Amazon. Goal: Spike in day-1 sales.
- **Post-Launch (Weeks 2-8)**: Amplify reader reviews (user-generated Reels), community AMAs on Goodreads/FB, retargeting ads to site visitors/cart abandoners. Goal: Sustain momentum, convert buzz to sales.
- **Long-Term (Months 3-12)**: Evergreen content (author deep-dives, playlist pairings), nurture reader community via monthly emails/book club kits, cross-promote backlist titles. Goal: Build series loyalty.

## 6. SUCCESS METRICS
1. **Website Traffic/Sales Conversions**: Baseline: 2k unique visitors/mo, 5% conversion. **Target**: 20k visitors/mo, 12% conversion (track via Google Analytics + Shopify).
2. **Email List Growth & Open Rates**: Baseline: 5k subscribers, 25% open rate. **Target**: +10k subscribers, 40% open rate (Klaviyo dashboard).
3. **Social Engagement & Sales Attribution**: Baseline: 1k engagements/mo. **Target**: 50k engagements, 5k attributed book sales (UTM links + Amazon reports).

## 7. EXECUTION TASKS
- **Social Media Pack (20 IG/TikTok posts: graphics, captions, hashtags)**: Zara
- **Email Sequence (5 emails: welcome/teaser, excerpt, launch blast, review request, post-launch nurture)**: Maya
- **Press Release (2 versions: launch + 1-month update)**: Leo
- **Ad Copy & Creatives (10 Meta/Amazon ad variants)**: Zara
- **Author Bio/Media Kit (PDF with headshots, Q&A, fact sheets)**: Maya
- **Influencer Outreach List & Contracts (50 BookTok targets)**: Leo
- **Goodreads Giveaway Setup & Thread Templates**: Leo
- **Evergreen Content Bundle (5 LinkedIn articles, 10 Story templates)**: Leo
- **Review Amplification Toolkit (UGC repost guidelines, quote graphics)**: Zara
- **Retargeting Pixel Setup & Audience Builds**: Maya
- **Phase Calendars & Reporting Dashboards (Google Sheets)**: Maya

**Approved by: Maya, Director of Marketing Operations**  
**Launch Date: [TBD - 4 weeks from approval]**  
**Budget Allocation**: $15k total (40% paid ads, 30% influencers, 20% tools, 10% misc).