Tackling a talent shortage with Hilton at the heart
Hilton’s campaign demonstrates how PR and storytelling can turn travel experiences into culturally relevant moments that build brand affinity and engagement.
The Challenge
In an industry facing severe talent shortages, Hilton Australia needed to showcase why hospitality, and specifically Hilton, is a great place to work for the long-term, to build a strong recruitment pipeline for the future.
Our Solution
We zeroed in on Gen Z as the next wave of prospective talent, using the strong legacy of the Hilton brand, but repositioning it as a DEI leader offering truly great jobs. Built on the insight that 68% of Gen Z use social media to find jobs, we launched an industry-leading TikTok-first recruitment pilot, #HireMeHilton, making it easier and more inclusive for our target to apply for jobs.
Leveraging hero talent (Carli the dull co-worker) alongside earned media and a highly-targeted TikTok paid strategy, we positioned Hilton as the hospitality employer of choice, grabbed headlines, drove buzz online and created a whole new recruitment channel for the business.
Results
6x
KPIs - smashing all expectations
43%
MoM increase in job applications
70M+
combined reach
130+
editorial features over 4 weeks
1.8M
views of hero TikTok content
28,000+
social media engagements
10.9%
content engagement rate
Awards
CPRA Golden Target 2024
Integrated Marketing and Communication Campaign - Gold
CPRA Golden Target 2024
Research/Data-Driven Campaign - Silver
Mumbrella CommsCon 2024
Best use of digital and social media marketing – Gold
Mumbrella CommsCon 2024
Best B2C Campaign – Shortlisted
Mumbrella CommsCon 2024
Best Use of Research & Insights - Shortlisted
Australia HR Awards 2024
Best recruitment campaign - Winner
PR Asia 2024
Best use of social media - Bronze
Other Work
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