Case Studies

Explore case studies that bridge theory and real-world marketing — learn, analyze, and grow with every campaign.

Learn Through Real Campaigns

At SMILE, case studies are the cornerstone of learning. They transform theory into practice, showing how data drives marketing decisions, fuels creativity, and shapes brand strategy.

The Aurora Skincare #RealGlow Series follows a real campaign narrative from start to finish.

Across 13 interconnected cases, learners experience the entire analytics journey—from defining objectives and collecting data to building dashboards, reporting insights, optimizing performance, and applying ethical standards.

Discover Real Marketing Impact

Each case immerses you in realistic challenges faced by analytics teams, helping you develop the skills to:

Interpret social media metrics with confidence.

Apply analytical frameworks to real business contexts.

Communicate data insights effectively.

Balance data performance with ethical responsibility.

How to Navigate the Cases

Each case includes:

Challenge:

The marketing or analytics problem to solve.

Insights:

What the data revealed.

Outcome:

How the brand acted on those insights.

Key Takeaway:

The lesson for learners and practitioners.

Downloads:

Full Case, Summary, Exhibits, and Templates.
Follow the sequence from Case 1 to Case 13 for a complete end-to-end learning experience, or explore individual topics based on your interest.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the series, you will be able to:

Design, measure, and optimize social-media campaigns using real metrics.

Develop dashboards and reports that communicate insights clearly.

Apply ethical principles to data collection and analysis.

Integrate analytics thinking into marketing and organizational strategy.

Next Steps

Visit our -> Resources Page

Visit our -> Resources Page

for glossaries, metrics, and templates.
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Enroll in -> Workshops

Enroll in -> Workshops

to apply your learning in live analytics exercises.
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