Paid influence X Steve Madden

Influence

Steve Madden is continuing to expand its presence on the French market by launching an ambassador strategy for the Spring–Summer 2025 season, supported by Mars Branding.
In April 2025, the brand rolled out several influencer activations to promote its new collection, including a commercial collaboration with fashion and lifestyle influencer Maée.
This initiative is part of the brand’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its visibility in France and bring its identity to life for a style-conscious audience.

Challenge

Steve Madden is an American fashion brand distributed in over 50 countries. The brand does not have a physical store in France.  a physical store in France. Since 2022, Mars Branding has been supporting the brand in its communication and positioning strategy on the French market.
For the launch of the Spring–Summer 2025 collection, Steve Madden wanted to rely on content creators with a strong, fashion-forward aesthetic.
The objective: to strengthen the brand’s legitimacy within the fashion worldwhile visually embodying its bold and trend-driven identity.

Solution

With the aim of anchoring Steve Madden in the imagination of the French fashion scene and boosting its desirability among the target audience, Mars Branding recommended activating the profile of @maee.nrp a fashion and lifestyle content creator known for her bold personal style.

Through content that was both aesthetic and dynamic, Maée showcased several pieces from the Spring-Summer 2025 collection while staying true to her universe : stylish, spontaneous, and authentic. She shared Instagram stories and a post highlighting her look and Steve Madden accessories from a fashion-forward perspective.

The campaign delivered strong results, driven by an engaged and responsive audience, confirming the relevance of this activation choice.

Impact

Maée’s content generated strong visibility overall, with over 380 000 impressions and nearly 145 000 people reached.

380K
Impressions
146K
Reach
4%
Engagement rate
17k
Likes