Content Strategy & TikTok Growth Campaign

Content & Growth Strategist | Chef Lauren Covas

Turning authentic culinary storytelling into measurable digital influence.

Overview

Client: Chef Lauren Covas
Industry: Food / Lifestyle Influencer
Role: Content & Growth Strategist
Timeframe: 2022 – 2023
Platforms & Tools: TikTok, Instagram, Canva, CapCut, Google Sheets
Key Results:

  • +240 % TikTok Follower Growth in 4 Months

  • +180 % Average Engagement Rate Increase

  • Established consistent content pillars and posting cadence

  • Expanded brand collaborations and audience reach

Key Takeaways

  • Designed a repeatable content framework balancing creativity with performance

  • Strengthened brand identity and audience loyalty through consistent storytelling

  • Drove sustainable social growth through data-informed experimentation

  • Demonstrated ability to merge influencer creativity with marketing analytics

The Challenge

Lauren Covas had a loyal but limited local following and inconsistent posting habits that hindered growth.

Her content was strong in flavor but lacked structure — no analytics tracking, brand positioning, or clear storytelling arc to sustain engagement.

The challenge: create a strategy that kept her creative authenticity intact while introducing the structure, analytics, and cadence needed to grow.

The Strategy

1. Defined Brand Pillars & Audience Personas

  • Identified three brand themes: Everyday Elegance, Flavor First, and Kitchen Confidence

  • Conducted audience audit to pinpoint ideal follower demographics and interests

2. Developed Content Calendar & Workflow

  • Built a 30-day TikTok posting schedule balancing recipes, behind-the-scenes, and educational snippets

  • Introduced a two-tier caption system (storytelling vs. SEO-optimized)

  • Created Canva templates for cohesive visual identity

3. Optimized for Algorithmic Reach

  • Implemented hashtag clusters and keyword-driven hooks

  • Analyzed performance weekly to refine post timing and formats

  • Shifted focus to relatable storytelling and high-retention edits

4. Collaborations & Brand Expansion

  • Coordinated brand partnership templates and pitch deck

  • Launched collaborative recipe series with local food businesses

The Results

A structured yet authentic content ecosystem.

✅ +240 % TikTok Follower Growth (4 → 13 K)

✅ +180 % Engagement Rate Increase

✅ +130 % Video Completion Rate Improvement

✅ Consistent 3–4 Post/Week Cadence Sustained Over 6 Months

✅ Enhanced brand visibility leading to new sponsorship inquiries

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