SheerLuxe
Category:
Grand Prix
Best Online Brand: Consumer, sponsored by Mantis
Digital publishers face increasing challenges from Google SGE, AI advancements, cookie-less tracking and ranking volatility. In response, SheerLuxe (SL) has always adopted a holistic, audience-first approach, ensuring engagement across all touchpoints. With a streamlined, seamless site design and high-quality content, SL maintains its status as an authoritative voice. SL’s ethos to prioritise first-party data & people-first content that prioritises users' shopping needs & online experience over SEO-rich search terms has been a key success factor in navigating industry upheavals while setting new benchmarks for content excellence.
SL’s multi-channel strategy drives exceptional growth. In 2024, newsletter subscribers reached 560,000 (+27% in two years), with a 62% open rate and 9% click-to-open rate. 90% engage with SL three times a week. The EIR (Extra Important Reader) initiative deepens loyalty through exclusive offers and events.
Social media has surged – TikTok views hit 131M (+2,256%), Instagram impressions reached 148M (+296%), in two years and engagement across platforms rose 548% to 286M. As TikTok’s first media brand partner, SL drives over 500K page views per TikTok shopping Live.
LuxeGen (Gen Z platform) saw 58M Instagram impressions (+728%), while SL.Man grew 110%. Video and podcast engagement rose 30%, and the peer-to-peer platform expanded 300%, with an app rollout underway. SL Middle East grew 162% in a year.
SL prioritises mobile-first functionality with a user-friendly design, including minimal adverts, shopping grids and infinite scroll. With a 1.49-minute dwell time and 50% bounce rate, it fosters an immersive experience.
At its core, SL is a people-led brand. Its team cultivates authentic audience relationships, delivering high-quality content that anticipates trends and ensures continued innovation in digital media.
SheerLuxe's multi-channel strategy has delivered outstanding results, with 2024 revenue reaching a 49% increase in two years. Social revenue alone has grown to 25% of all revenue, while the entire SL network has driven millions in sales for brand partners.
By leveraging first-party data and a newsletter-led approach, SL has established itself as a leader in audience engagement, surpassing competitors reliant on Google SGE, AI, and outdated traffic models. The editorial team's commitment to content excellence, strict curation processes and seamless user experience has cemented SL's reputation as an industry innovator. With a clear vision for the future, SheerLuxe continues to redefine digital publishing while delivering tangible value to its audience and brand partners.