Aspen & Arlo turned influencer gifting into a scalable creator engine

Introduction

Six months. Hundreds of creators. Measurable growth.

Within six months, AMT transformed Aspen & Arlo’s influencer gifting program into a high-performing, data-driven creator engine. Manual processes that slowed growth were automated, generating content, insights, and measurable results. Social media teams gained more creator content, faster insights, and minimal operational friction, enabling Aspen & Arlo to focus on strategy, seasonal campaigns, and driving conversions.

The challenge: scaling authentic storytelling with a lean team

Aspen & Arlo had a simple promise: thoughtful accessories, beautifully made, built for real life.

They wanted more than awareness. They needed creators who could:

• Translate the brand aesthetic into authentic, lived-in stories

• Inspire gifting during peak seasonal moments

• Produce content that converts

• Deliver measurable results

The small social media team faced a huge workload:

• Sourcing hundreds of creators

• Managing outreach at scale

• Coordinating product sends

• Tracking posts and content

• Collecting videos for paid campaigns

• Timing content for holiday surges

They needed a system that could remove operational friction while producing actionable insights.

The solution: a scalable, insight-driven creator engine

AMT built a full creator ecosystem, not just a gifting program. Every step, including sourcing, outreach, content tracking, and performance measurement, was automated and strategically managed. This allowed Aspen & Arlo to focus on growth and seasonal campaign strategy.

Persona-driven creator selection

AMT mapped creators to the exact personas that fit Aspen & Arlo’s aesthetic:

• Cozy home-aesthetic moms

• Everyday lifestyle creators

• DIY storytellers

• TikTok creators make everyday moments beautiful

Each creator was vetted for authenticity and brand alignment to ensure partnerships felt natural rather than transactional.

Brand-aligned outreach at scale

• Automated but personal outreach

• Warm, thoughtful messaging aligned with Aspen & Arlo’s voice

• No need for the team to manage inboxes, negotiate, or follow up

Zero-touch operations

AMT handled:

• Shipping and tracking products

• Following up with creators

• Collecting content and assets for paid campaigns

This gave Aspen & Arlo back hours of time every single day.

Performance insights that actually matter

Instead of chasing vanity metrics, Aspen & Arlo got clear answers:

• Which creators drive conversions

• Which content sparks engagement

• Which product placements feel natural

• Which seasonal moments maximize ROI

Every post became data to inform future campaigns.

Results: content, conversions, and momentum

In six months, Aspen & Arlo unlocked a new growth channel powered by real people telling real stories.

Performance snapshot:

• 572 content pieces created

• 229 activated creators

• $32,000 in measurable sales

• A creator community that feels built, not borrowed

• Organic and paid content pipelines ready for peak moments

The brand now knows:

• Which creators spark discovery

• Which products convert

• Which seasonal campaigns perform best

• Which narratives make the audience stop scrolling

This did not just grow awareness. It created momentum.

Impact: from an overwhelmed team to a high-performing, self-sustaining ecosystem

With AMT handling operations, Aspen & Arlo now has:

• Continuous, authentic creator content

• Hundreds of ad-ready assets for social media and paid campaigns

• Predictable creator output every month

• Seasonal content surges timed for gifting season

• Actionable insights, not noise

What once felt overwhelming now feels effortless. What once felt manual now feels automated. What once felt like marketing now feels like movement.

AMT handled the heavy lifting. Aspen & Arlo unlocked the growth. Together, we built a creator ecosystem designed to scale, powered by stories people actually want to share.