Fright nights

Executed the 2023 and 2024 Fright Nights campaigns alongside the PNE team. Hosted at Playland Amusement Park each October, Fright Nights is Western Canada’s largest haunt, featuring over 8 haunted houses, 15+ rides, themed food, live entertainment, and immersive attractions.

Responsibilities

  • Developed and managed the PNE’s first-ever Content Creator Program. Managed over 400 influencers. Built relationships with influencers to generate engaging user-generated content and increase awareness across social platforms. This program generated numerous viral videos that significantly boosted ticket sales and expanded audience reach.

  • Organized and executed experiential marketing stunts, coordinating creative activations within the community to increase visibility and drive ticket sales.

  • Directed, filmed, and managed actors to create engaging content for PNE and TicketLeader’s organic social media channels, enhancing storytelling and audience engagement.

  • Developed and managed the PNE’s first Promoter Program. Created a network of brand ambassadors to drive ticket sales within the community through peer-to-peer promotion, incentivized with a custom rewards system.

  • Led the design and content management of the Fright Nights website, ensuring critical event information, promotions, and updates were delivered accurately and strategically to support campaign goals and enhance the user experience.

  • Collaborated with the graphic designer on all digital assets, contributing creative direction to ensure brand consistency and campaign effectiveness.

  • Designed and sent all public and internal email communications about the event to a total audience of over 80,000 contacts. The emails included key messages such as “Know Before You Go” information, special offers, surveys etc. A/B tested emails for maximum clicks and impact.

  • Managed the photography and videography team and coordinated photoshoots, ensuring high-quality visual content aligned with campaign needs and timelines.

  • Worked with partner companies to execute digital and display ads, extending campaign reach across multiple channels.

  • Managed and updated content playlists for all on-site digital screens, ensuring appropriate and effective messaging was displayed daily.

highlights

CONTENT CREATOR PROGRAM

Launched the first-ever content creator program at the PNE, identifying and adding over 400 high-engagement influencers within our target audience to the program. Strategically segmented creators (e.g., family, teen, lifestyle) to align with specific campaign goals and audience targets. Managed end-to-end influencer experience—including event invites, free gifts, promo codes, and guided tours—serving as their primary contact. Built strong relationships with the content creators, influencing the creation of viral content, significantly boosting reach, brand visibility, and ticket sales.

Statistics below are based on 75 posts (TiikTok & Instagram) posted by content creators we partnered with during the Fright Nights 2024 campaign:

  • 5.9 Million

    Total Reach

  • 2.3 Million

    Total Impressions

  • 30.89%

    Average Post Engagement

  • $10 Million

    Earned Media Value

Led a high-impact public stunt in downtown Vancouver featuring Fright Nights actors in full costume. The monsters interacted with the public throughout the day, encouraging photo opportunities and spreading awareness. We distributed exclusive promo codes during the activation, resulting in over 2,000 ticket redemptions and significantly increasing brand visibility and event awareness.

Experiential marketinG STUNTS

Collaborated with the graphic design team and a production company to create an illuminated, interactive Fright Nights photo booth. The activation invited the public to dress up in provided costumes and take themed photos, effectively boosting Fright Nights awareness. Participants received a unique promo code for discounted tickets, resulting in over 1,000 redemptions.

Social content

Led the end-to-end production of original video content—directing, filming, and working with talent to craft engaging, shareable stories. Several videos went viral, driving significant increases in event awareness and audience interaction. Managed PNE and TicketLeader’s official accounts across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, ensuring consistent brand voice and strategic content delivery.

Select high-performing video examples featured below.

1.3 million views on Facebook

297, 700 views on TikTok

60, 100 views on Instagram

@pne_playland He’s a friendly guy once you get to know him 🤪 #frightnights #vancouver ♬ original sound - PNE

164, 200 views on TikTok

@pne_playland Mama a killer clown behind YOU 💜 #frightnights #vancouver #halloween ♬ original sound - PNE

71, 400 views on TikTok

PromoteR PROGRAM

Developed and managed the Fright Nights Promoter Program, a grassroots marketing initiative designed to increase ticket sales through peer-to-peer promotion.

Promoters received unique discount codes to share, earning rewards based on ticket sales. Incentives included free Fright Nights tickets, PNE gift cards and exclusive perks.

The program proved highly successful, significantly contributing to increased ticket sales and brand visibility for Fright Nights.

The below statistics are based on 2024 Fright Nights Data. The top promoter leveraged the Rednote platform to drive conversions.

  • 634

    Total promoters

  • 3402

    Tickets sold by promoters

  • 370

    Tickets sold by the top promoter

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