CASE STUDY: 
Buster + Punch
Expanding Brand Reach Through Strategic Influencer Storytelling

Bringing Cross-Cultural Collaboration to Life

When Buster + Punch, the UK-based home hardware fashion label known for its industrial-inspired accessories, partnered with French cookware brand Staub, the result was a capsule collection that fused high design with culinary heritage. 

Buster + Punch’s founder, a longtime Staub collector, initiated the partnership as a way to merge passion with product. When it came time to bring the collection to market, Buster + Punch engaged UpSpring to develop an influencer marketing campaign that would make a meaningful impression on North American audiences—particularly interior designers, design-forward consumers, and home chefs who may not yet have known the brand by name.

UpSpring built the campaign from the ground up, shaping the creative brief, identifying key markets, and leading with a narrative designed to resonate. Framed as “half French, full English,” the collection’s story guided every decision, from influencer selection to content tone. We curated a roster of 23 creators across lifestyle, food, and design—two of whom were paid ambassadors—prioritizing strong visual alignment and audience engagement over raw reach. Despite international shipping delays and real-world disruptions, including the California wildfires, the campaign unfolded as a steady rollout, with content delivered over several months in a way that remained authentic and visually cohesive.

Impact That Extended Far Beyond the Launch

The campaign delivered clear results: 51 influencer posts across Instagram and TikTok, $45,000 in earned media value from just $7,000 in product investment, and a total reach of more than 2.1 billion. This success was driven by thoughtful alignment between the brand and its influencer partners. Each creator was selected for their ability to reflect Buster + Punch’s visual identity and engage their audience in an authentic way. Several continued to share the cookware organically after the campaign, while Buster + Punch repurposed the content across its social media, website, and email newsletters.

At the same time, UpSpring's media strategy helped translate the collaboration into a broader brand moment. With a target of 30 placements, the team secured over 45 editorial features, including coverage in Architectural Digest, Food & Wine, Design Milk, and Dezeen. By pairing cultural relevance with strategic storytelling, the campaign did more than promote a product. It introduced Buster + Punch to new audiences, positioned the brand within the design and lifestyle landscape, and transformed a niche collaboration into a launch with long-term resonance.

2.1 B
Social Media Views
45+
Media Placements
51
Social Media Posts
UpSpring turned a $7K product investment into $45K in earned media, powered by 51 influencer posts and 2.1 billion impressions on Instagram and TikTok.