Pure Genius Re-Vamp 2025
Key 2025 Marketing Goals
Seamless brand transition to Pure Genius
  • Finalize Mission, Vision, Tone, Typography, Iconography and Color Pallet
  • Educate customers on quality of new product
  • Increase brand awareness / brand perception with existing customers
  • We're still a product we need to take the next step
Audience & Channel Growth
  • Test in to new audiences
  • Maintain/improve retention
  • Scale existing media channels and scale in to new media channels
  • Remain first-order profitable/break even
How Our Product River Flows
Our success hinges on the harmonious interplay of five critical elements, each building upon the other to determine our market presence and product delivery:
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Storytelling
Our cohesive narrative that amplifies product value and brand identity, connecting with consumers on an emotional level and driving engagement.
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Supply
Refers to our raw ingredients, sourcing, and timing, fundamentally determining what, when, and how much product we can sell.
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Product
The actual liquid in the bottle serves as the foundation, determining our unique storytelling angles and overall marketing strategy.
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Branding
Encompasses our physical and cultural identity, directly dictating how we can effectively market and position ourselves.
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Marketing
Defines our strategic points of distribution, ensuring our product reaches the right audience through effective channels.
Make It Impossible Not to Share
Creator Content Strategy for Protein Innovation
Welcome to our content strategy presentation for the upcoming quarter. We're excited to share our vision for how we can transform our brand's presence in the digital space through strategic creator partnerships and viral-worthy content moments.
Together, we'll explore how to leverage our unique product advantages to create content that not only resonates with our target audiences but compels them to share, engage, and ultimately become brand advocates. Our approach combines strategic storytelling with tactical execution designed to maximize both reach and conversion.
Let's dive into how we can make our protein products the most talked-about nutrition innovation on social media.
Protein, Solved.
Our Core Brand Story
The Problem
Protein is the most important macronutrient for health and fitness, yet most people consistently struggle to hit their daily goals due to inconvenience, taste issues, or high costs.
Our Solution
We've created the most convenient protein shot on the market that delivers on three critical consumer needs: exceptional taste, on-the-go convenience, and affordable pricing.
Our Commitment
We live in the lab, constantly testing, improving, and launching new solutions based on direct consumer feedback and emerging nutritional science.
This core narrative should underpin all content creation, from social posts to influencer briefs. Our protein shots aren't just another supplement- they're the solution to a universal nutrition challenge.
Everyone Deserves to Hit Their Protein Needs
Our Mission
Make protein simple, delicious, and accessible for everyone, regardless of their lifestyle, taste preferences, or nutritional knowledge.
Our Purpose
Empower people to hit their nutritional goals without compromise, removing barriers to optimal health and performance.
Innovation is Our DNA
Products built directly from audience feedback
Continuous improvement cycle
Consumer-first development approach
Scientifically validated formulations
This mission-driven approach should shine through in our content, emphasizing how our products are designed to solve real problems for real people.
One Story, Many Voices
Tailoring Our Narrative to Different Audiences
General Audience
Core message: Innovation + convenience
Emphasize how our protein shots fit seamlessly into any lifestyle, highlighting the breakthrough technology that makes superior nutrition accessible to everyone.
Athletes & Bodybuilders (Mike)
Core message: Performance + credibility
Focus on precise nutritional profiles, recovery benefits, and Mike's background as an athlete. Leverage technical specifications and scientific validation to build trust.
Lifestyle Consumers (Mel)
Core message: Taste + lifestyle integration
Showcase how our products enhance everyday wellness routines without sacrificing flavor or adding complexity. Mel's approach to balanced nutrition becomes central.
Founder Stories as Content Pillars
Leverage Mike's performance credibility and Mel's lifestyle expertise to create authentic content that resonates with different audience segments while maintaining brand consistency.
Protein Without Compromise
"Making protein simple, delicious, and accessible for everyone."
This single mission drives everything we do and forms the foundation of our entire brand narrative. While we adapt our messaging for different audiences and platforms, all content should ladder back to this core promise.
Innovation Story
Our breakthrough technology
Accessibility Story
Protein for everyone
Taste Story
Delicious without compromise
Convenience Story
Fits any lifestyle
Next Steps
Let's develop creator briefs that leverage these narratives while encouraging the creation of shareable, stunt-worthy content that makes our protein products impossible not to share.
General Timeline
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September 15-19
Genius Shot Back in Stock
  • Goal is to sell out via waitlist and existing customers
  • Will test aging elder demo with a landing page if we do not sell out
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September-October
Execute large tasks for Pure Genius Rebrand plans:
  • Photoshoot
  • Site Updates
  • Begin building a content library to be leveraged for Newsletter/Blog Content upon re-launch
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Late October/Early November
2:1 BLG/Collagen Blend
Pure Genius Inventory expected in late Oct Sours Included
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Re-launch as Pure Genius
Channels:
  • Email
  • Organic Social
  • Paid Social
  • Affiliate
  • RP Strength
  • Influencer
Develop a protein quiz as a lead gen tool - tbd
Product Production Schedule
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LOT 1 – 100% BLG (9K units)
  • Production: August 6, 2025 – September 15, 2025
  • Flavors: Blue Raspberry, Orange Cream, Apple Melon
  • Protein Arrival: June 9, 2025
  • Ship Date: September 15, 2025
  • PO Date: June 26, 2025
  • Producer: Arla
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LOT 2 – 2:1 BLG/COLLAGEN BLEND (38,480 units)
  • Production: September 16, 2025 – October 15, 2025
  • Flavors: Orange Burst, Green Apple, Pineapple Blast
  • Protein Arrival: June 16, 2025
  • Ship Date: October 22, 2025
  • PO Date: July 22, 2025
  • Producers: Arla, Custom Collagen
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LOT 3 – 100% BLG SOURS (10K units)
  • Production: September 16, 2025 – October 15, 2025
  • Flavors: Extreme Pineapple Punch, Extreme Sour Lemonade
  • Protein Arrival: August 6, 2025
  • Ship Date: November 1, 2025
  • PO Date: August 15, 2025
  • Producer: Perfect Day
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LOT 4 – 2:1 BLG/COLLAGEN BLEND (24,500 units)
  • Production: October 16, 2025 – November 14, 2025
  • Flavors: Orange Burst, Pineapple Blast, Green Apple
  • Protein Arrival: September 29, 2025
  • Ship Date: November 15, 2025
  • PO Date: August 15, 2025
  • Producers: Perfect Day, Custom Collagen
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LOT 5 – 2:1 BLG/COLLAGEN BLEND (24,500 units)
  • Production: November 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
  • Flavors: Orange Burst, Pineapple Blast, Green Apple
  • Protein Arrival: November 5, 2025
  • Ship Date: December 15, 2025
  • PO Date: August 15, 2025
  • Producers: Arla, Custom Collagen
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LOT 5.1 – 2:1 BLG/COLLAGEN BLEND (36,700 units) - THIS ORDER MAY BE TBD - TO PRESERVE PART OF THE BLG INVENTORY
  • Production: November 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
  • Flavors: Orange Burst, Pineapple Blast, Green Apple
  • Protein Arrival: November 5, 2025
  • Ship Date: December 15, 2025
  • PO Date: August 15, 2025
  • Producers: Arla, Custom Collagen
Re-Branding Needs: RACI GRID
Future Product Development Timeline
(Goal: Certification complete by January 2026)
Phase 1 – August–September (Foundation)
Taste Profile:
  • Finalize initial flavor trials.
  • Collect consumer feedback panels.
  • Lock 2–3 lead SKUs by end of September.
All Natural (Ingredients):
  • Screen ingredient suppliers for gut-friendly or neutral inputs.
  • Confirm no red-flag additives.
  • Internal approval list complete by September 30.
Phase 2 – October (Refinement & Add-ons)
Additional Benefits:
  • Evaluate optional add-ins (vitamin C, creatine, magnesium).
  • Lab stability checks for Gut ingredients (AKK, beLP1, EF-2001, PHGG).
  • Decide which benefits make Phase 1 launch vs. future line extension.
Superior Protein:
  • Run PDCAAS testing on chosen proteins.
  • Compare alternative protein options (pea, BLG, blends).
  • Lock formula by October 31.
Phase 3 – November (Certification Prep)
Certifications:
  • Begin internal lab testing for NSF/Informed Sports.
  • Compile compliance documentation.
  • Address potential reformulation gaps.
Taste Profile – Final Validation:
  • Run final consumer panel on certified formula.
  • Confirm packaging claims align with certifications.
Phase 4 – December (Finalization)
  • Submit all documentation for NSF/Informed Sports certification.
  • Buffer for lab re-testing or delays.
  • Lock packaging copy (claims, benefits, certifications).
  • Pre-production run for January launch readiness.
January Goal
Certified product + production-ready formula with approved labels/boxes.
Re-Branding Needs
Website
  • Nutrition Label on PDP
  • Product Photography
  • FrontrowMD Badging
  • URL
  • Branding
  • Science Page
  • FAQ Page
  • Socials
  • Handle Names
  • Brand
  • Logo
  • Fonts
  • Colors
  • Photography and Video
Google Re-Branding Best Practices
Rebranding checklist
  • Ads, URLs & KW changes
  • 301 redirect
  • Raise CPCs to counterbalance loss in Quality Score
  • Redirect your YouTube channel
  • Re-implement tags (Remarketing/Conversions/Analytics) 🌙 Change social media pages (FB, YouTube, etc.)
  • Get all ads approved before launch
  • GDN & YouTube blast to boost new brand
  • Create specific ads informing of the new brand
  • Request updates on SEO pages like Wikipedia
  • Invest in both brands
  • Update your knowledge panel on Google
  • Request your trademark
  • Update brand on maps via Google My Business account
  • against SEO troubles
Lifestyle Shoot
Establish Needs
Get branded / lifestyle photography of the Pure Genius products
Set Parameters
Set a budget / timeline
Think about how to involve RP in a seamless way
Timeline for October Launch
  • Clear budget would like this number by 8/22
  • Clear direction on photography and style would like this complete by 8/29
  • Frank to source a location and talent and set a date for a shoot in September
  • Frank to get a clear shot/asset list outside of replicating existing product shots
  • Finalize availability and usage of RP talent during shoot
Lifestyle Shoot Inspo
Executional Tactics For The Remainder of 2025
Ads - Meta
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AI Hook Testing
Speed, cost, efficacy
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Expanding Audience Testing
  • Weight Loss Drugs re-start
  • Actively Aging test for first time
  • Affluent healthy lifestyle individuals (equinox, boutique fitness crowd) test for first time
  • Young Athletes test for first time
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Landing Page Development
Will continue
  • Audience Specific
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Always on lead gen?
If meta leads convert well on waitlist we want to explore an always on lead gen strategy
Ads - Google / YouTube
  • Continue Branded/Non Branded Search
  • Expand P Max
  • Expand Demand Gen Testing
  • Enroll in Google's new BrandConnect platform
AI Search Overview
  • AI Search is a huge area of opportunity to make headwinds against large spending legacy brands
  • AI Search Overviews are stopping people from even getting to paid search results
  • We need to be showing up when people are looking for the "best protein for xyz"
  • Looking for more specific instruction from Google on how to optimize for these results. Initial research has yielded:
  • SEO
  • Press
  • Blog/Newsletter content on site
  • Community Building example: Reddit
Creator Partnerships
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Ad Reads - YouTube
  • Test ad reads with 5-10 creators over span of 3 months.
  • Creator to do ad reads for 3-5 episodes
  • Use discount codes and special links to track clicks and sales
  • Find creators to cover proven performing audiences on meta and google
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Ad Reads - Podcasts
  • Test ad reads with 5-10 creators over span of 3 months.
  • Make sure the deal is to be included in 3-5 episodes
  • Use discount codes and special links to track traffic and sales
  • Find podcasts relevant to audiences that are proven performers on meta and google
CTV/Linear TV
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Test connected TV once inventory is in a strong position
Will want to test a mix of content types
  • Branded TOF awareness
  • LOFI Performance driving conversion
  • Fast growing supplement companies like ARMRA are using UGC style content on connected TV
  • Retargeting advantage vs linear
Can target existing performing audiences on meta and google and drive to landing pages based on content type
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Linear TV
Would want a more traditional TV spot and we have already been approached by some producers with a concept
Affiliate - Creators
Currently
  • 200 members
  • 10% discount for new customers. Creators earn 15% commission on every first time sale
  • Currently at $27.7K in sales
Future
  • Creators will earn commission on every sale they bring in, including repeat customers.
  • Create tiers so there are biggers incentives to promote (increased commission, prizes, experiences).
Affiliate - All Other
Publishers
Would also support our goal of seeing strong AI Search performance
Affiliate Networks
Show up on platforms like Rakuten
Credit Card Rewards
  • Amex
  • Chase
Gifting + Community
Target Communities
Continue to gift and grow the following communities:
  • Weight loss
  • Fitness elite
  • Fitness coaches/instructors
  • Women age 25-45
  • Younger athletes age 16-24.
Gifting Strategy
  • Tiered gifting: Assign creators different posting due dates so there's a constant flow of content.
  • Retainer program: Pay select few creators monthly to consistently post about Genius Shot. Also let's us have constant new content.
  • Gift community with each new product launch.
  • Try to gift a minimum of 150 12 packs per month
Events
Athletic Events/Gift Bags
  • Running Events
  • Cycling Events
  • Triathalons
  • Iron Mans
  • Pickle Ball
  • Niche Sporting Events
University Outreach
Set up tableing events at universities around the country, hire interns to pass out shots in front of school gyms and create content.
Boutique Fitness
Product Sampling and collabs with boutique pilates, yoga, crossfit studios across NY, LA, MIA, TX
Long Shot Idea
Protein cocktails host event at NYC bar for 3 nights: first night for employees and RP team, second night for big creators and influencers, 3rd night opened to the public.
Blog /Newsletter
  • Important to have relevant and high quality content for SEO and AI Search Overview
  • Great way to keep our community engaged
  • Great way to communicate what is going on with our brand
  • Opportunity for Dr. Mike and Mel to speak to community directly
  • Need to start planning out content in advance and producing it so it can be posted easily
  • Ideally launch this with our re-stock of current inventory
Dr. Mike Content
Formula change
Will want to leverage Dr. Mike authority to explain formula change and key benefits
Audience Testing
Dr. Mike proved effective at speaking to the benefits of GS for weight loss drug users will want to continue testing this approach with new audiences
Social Posting
Continue his social posting
Hook Testing
Expand existing library of content with new hooks related to new formula, branding, audiences, use cases etc.
Questions? Concerns? Comments?
Let James, Victoria and Frank know!