About the brand

Thread the Word is an Australian brand specialising in custom embroidered baby blankets and keepsakes. Known for their premium quality and thoughtful craftsmanship, the brand has become a go-to for meaningful baby gifts and personalised nursery items.

The Challenge Faced

Thread the Word wanted to scale their online presence and drive conversions through influencer marketing—but managing so many influencer relationships, tracking performance, and distributing samples manually was time-consuming and inefficient.

What referwo can Do?

With Referwo, Thread the Word was able to:

  • Approve and manage 174 influencers from one central dashboard

  • Distribute free samples to influencers automatically and efficiently

  • Collaborate on content to ensure brand alignment and storytelling consistency

  • Track sales performance and ROI in real time, with discount codes assigned to each influencer

  • Automate influencer commission payouts, saving time and ensuring smooth operations

  • Repost high-quality user-generated content, building trust and enhancing social proof

Referwo made it easy for the team to scale without the need for additional internal resources.

Strategic Executive Plan

Thread the Word focused on high-volume micro and mid-tier influencer collaborations to generate a large volume of content and reach targeted audiences. By providing clear briefs and using Referwo’s tools to manage their campaign, they built a data-driven campaign that delivered both short-term sales and long-term brand equity.

Key components included:

  • Selecting influencers with proven engagement and audience fit

  • Running gifted campaign to create momentum

  • Monitoring content metrics and ROI through Referwo’s analytics dashboard

The Results

  • Impressions: Over 520k
  • Views: 230k
  • Engagements: 185k+
  • Influencer Collaborations: 174 influencers
  • Generating 480 unique pieces of content
  • Sales Generated: est. $50k
  • ROI (Return on investment): 283%
  • ROAS (Return on ad spend): 6x

Conclusion

Thread the Word’s influencer campaign was a powerful example of how the right tools can make scaling effortless. By using Referwo, the brand reached over half a million people, generated nearly $50,000 in sales, and achieved a 283% ROI—all while creating hundreds of pieces of authentic, shareable content that will continue to drive value beyond the campaign period.

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