Tell me about a time you used social listening tools to identify an emerging trend and turned it into a content opportunity. What did you find, and how did you execute it?
Why This Is Asked
P&G's Talkability Engine relies on social listening to fuel proactive content; this question assesses your analytical skills and ability to translate data into engaging, brand-safe content.
General Approach
Describe the tool and metrics you used, how you validated the trend's relevance, and the creative and operational steps to execute. Emphasize the speed and cross-functional coordination required.
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Situation
While monitoring social conversations for a beverage brand I managed, I noticed a sudden spike in user-generated posts about mixing our drink with a popular coffee chain's beverage, especially in the ASEAN region.
Task
My goal was to verify the trend and create a timely content series that leveraged this organic interest to drive engagement and brand relevance.
Action
I used Brandwatch to track the hashtag and found that it had grown 200% week-on-week, primarily among Gen Z in the Philippines and Indonesia. I proposed a 'Mixing It Up' reel series where local micro-influencers shared their own versions of the trend. I scripted a playful step-by-step video, sourced five creators, and coordinated a simultaneous launch with the hashtag #MixItWithUs. I also worked with the legal team to ensure no trademark issues.
Result
The series garnered 2 million views in the first week, trended on local Twitter, and increased our brand's share of social voice by 15%. The campaign also generated 3,000 user-generated recipe videos, which we reposted with permission.
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