
After Pay
content creation
The Brief
Afterpay sought to reshape its brand perception from being seen as a service for those who need to spread payments into a cooler, more modern way to pay. The goal was to evoke emotion through relatability, inspiration, and brand love, while capitalizing on marketing moments like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday.
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Pain Point 1
Negative User Image: Addressing embarrassment among users and breaking the stigma of Afterpay as a service for those unable to pay upfront.
Pain Point 2
Target Audience Alignment: Connecting with a primarily female, Millennial audience concentrated in major U.S. cities.
Pain Point 3
Market Opportunity: Highlighting Afterpay’s relevance for high-value spending groups often overlooked by other brands.
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Social Media Deliverables: Created high-quality, platform-specific content for TikTok and Instagram, showcasing Afterpay as a service for intentional and luxury shopping.
Developed “Luxury Thanksgiving” content, emphasizing how Afterpay allows users to afford quality products for holidays without compromise.
Strategic Targeting: Focused on women of color, a demographic with significant spending power often ignored by brands, showcasing Afterpay as a tool for purchasing aspirational and high-quality goods.
Highlighted Afterpay’s ability to elevate shopping experiences, from luxury holiday decor to gifts and travel.
Content Conceptualization: Delivered storytelling-driven content to inspire viewers to say, “I didn’t know I could Afterpay that!”
Incorporated themes of intentional shopping and aspirational purchases to build a positive and empowering brand narrative.
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Strengthened brand alignment with Millennial and Gen Z audiences, reinforcing Afterpay as the modern way to shop intentionally.