The Brief
We were tasked to develop an innovative Web3 approach to celebrate Japanese heritage brand Shiseido’s 150th anniversary and define the future of beauty digitally with a bold NFT collection.
What we did
Delivered an industry-first NFT community programme co-created with AI. Fusing art and science, we co-created 150 limited-edition NFT tokens using AI technology and words from five female beauty & tech pioneers, and released them to the community via a sweepstake.The pioneers led the educational launch across their socials using 360° content created by CULT. A crucial pillar of the campaign’s success, our assets guided audiences through the customer journey and educated them on the benefits of owning the NFT.
Expert-led innovation:
Beauty’s First NFTs Co-created with AI: Using an industry-first collaborative process with AI technology, the NFT design was formed by brand perceptions of Shiseido, then finished with a human touch by our in-house team. Gracing the Camellia marque, a representation of Shiseido’s prestige and heritage, they were individually minted on Exclusible, a carbon-neutral platform promoting accessibility.
+20m
addressable reach from PR heavy launch
+1500%
exceeded availability for NFT drop
100%
positive sentiment across campaign and Pioneer content
Testimonials
“ The Cult team really supported us along our journey to launch our first Web 3 NFT project. They took their time to educate and influence the change management process, always being humble and approachable on this new and innovative topic for less confident stakeholders. Their support didn’t just stop once the project had launched either, they truly demonstrated themselves as a true partner in our Web 3 journey.”
- Angelique Scott, Marketing Director, Shiseido
“ The label’s commitment to offering personalized services over gimmicks has helped consolidate its strong reputation in the physical world. Now, its latest efforts mean it’s one to watch in the online terrain too. ”
- Bethanie Ryder, Jing Daily