Malaika Alf

Malaika Alf

Beauty Brand Imagineer & Cultural Strategy ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
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Malaika Alf

Malaika Alf

Beauty Brand Imagineer & Cultural Strategy ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
••Brands that don’t actively respond or make a meaningful contribution to culture; seldom make history•• Culturally-credible, brand-immersed, tribe-aligned and “first off the block” – these pillars highlight the non-negotiables of distinct, innovative and highly engaging Marketing Communications strategies I have conceptualised and executed throughout my career. Drawing from data reflected in trend, consumer, landscape and channel insights, as well as competitor monitoring, I have successfully delivered “upstream thinking” strategies rooted within the objectives of market disruption, increased brand awareness, revenue and loyalty. With the influence of culture on consumer behaviour and consumption at the centre of my practice; I have a firm belief that in order to foster a “love mark” for your brand, you must actively respond or make a meaningful contribution to this end. Skilled at: Brand research, trend analysis and forecasting Customer segmentation and brand persona building Brand opportunity assessment Purpose and positioning Brand architecture and identity Creative advertising and media planning Content strategy Channel strategy End-to-end campaign roll out Brand experience Employee branding Budget management and ROI Brand-led innovation Luxury/Prestige branding
Projects
  • Keys Soulcare Launch: Beauty brand co-created with Alicia Keys
    Keys Soulcare Launch: Beauty brand co-created with Alicia KeysNew brand launch into the UK and 8 EU markets with H Beauty, Cult Beauty and Douglas GmbH
  • Esprit Capsule Collection: Throwback
    Esprit Capsule Collection: ThrowbackGen Z targeted retro marketing activation across Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Paris
  • MAC Cosmetics Backstage - NYFW S/S 18: Through the African lens
    MAC Cosmetics Backstage - NYFW S/S 18: Through the African lensBrand collaboration with South African Photographer and Visual Media Artist, Trevor Stuurman
  • Tom Ford Beauty Launch
    Tom Ford Beauty Launch
  • Nelson Mandela Bridge Pink Illumination
    Nelson Mandela Bridge Pink IlluminationThe Estée Lauder Companies activation for the early detection of Breast Cancer
  • Estée Lauder DayWear Matte Campaign - Goodbye Shine, #HelloMatte
    Estée Lauder DayWear Matte Campaign - Goodbye Shine, #HelloMatteLocally relevant content series for new product launch
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Work history
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    Senior International Marketing ManagerELF
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Keys Soulcare (Prestige skincare brand co created with singer, Alicia Keys) launch in to the UK and 8 EU markets. Established by-market positing, developed GTM strategy, retailer playbook and tactical campaigns. Douglas GmbH key launch for 2021.
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    Strategy Lead @ BOLD BerlinBOLD
     - Berlin, GermanyFull Time
    Global Strategy Lead - Esprit / Beauty Unit Strategy Lead / New Business Acquisition Team - Senior Member
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Skills
  • Brand Strategy
  • Culture Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Campaign Development
  • Editorial Content
  • Brand Architecture
  • Brand Activation
  • Brand Building
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Consumer Engagement
Education
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    BA (Hons) Media and Communication StudiesMonash University
     - Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Monash University
     - Johannesburg, South Africa
    Psychology and Media Studies & Communications