MUSE Platinum

2025

Gleem x Jenn

Entrant

HireInfluence

Category

Social Media - Celebrity & Influencer

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

About The Entry

HireInfluence’s Gleem Energy x Jenn Tran campaign exemplifies a best-in-class brand partnership, seamlessly integrating celebrity influence, authentic storytelling, and strategic content execution to elevate Gleem Energy’s positioning in the highly competitive functional beverage market. With a focus on organic engagement and lifestyle integration, this campaign successfully showcased Gleem as the go-to energy source for a vibrant, fast-paced lifestyle.
By leveraging multi-phase content integration, the campaign introduced Gleem Energy to Jenn Tran’s audience through authentic storytelling and real-life application. Jenn shared her first impressions, taste tests, and product benefits, seamlessly incorporating Gleem into her daily routine. Through narrative-driven content, she demonstrated how Gleem fuels her busy schedule, from casual hangouts and travel to press events and professional commitments. To reinforce credibility, Gleem was positioned as an essential companion for high-performance days, showcased in a 'What’s in My Bag' style content piece, emphasizing its role in keeping her energized and focused.
The campaign was executed through Instagram Reels, Stories, and TikTok, employing a dual-distribution strategy across Jenn’s personal channels and Gleem’s brand platforms. By combining organic-first storytelling with paid media amplification, the campaign extended reach, engagement, and audience retention. High-quality video production was optimized for maximum performance, ensuring content resonated with both existing fans and new consumers.
The campaign exceeded engagement benchmarks, demonstrating above-industry performance across reach, impressions, and audience interaction. With a strategic balance of authentic content and paid media amplification, it successfully positioned Gleem Energy as a lifestyle necessity for high-achieving, on-the-go consumers. This initiative highlights the power of a well-executed brand partnership, celebrity influence, and influencer-driven storytelling.

Credits

Sr. Director, Campaign Management
Kari Bliss
Sr. Director, Paid Media
Nickey Rautenberg
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