From Unknown to Unforgettable - STARLUX Airlines' Successful U.S. Launch


Facing the challenge of entering the competitive U.S. market, STARLUX Airlines, Asia's newest luxury airline, sought to establish a strong brand presence and generate excitement around its inaugural intercontinental flight from Taiwan to Los Angeles. STARLUX collaborated with SKC to drive brand awareness and position itself as a premier airline choice for U.S. travelers. 

 

SKC hit the ground running, supporting STARLUX in launching its services with a strategic media campaign. This included compelling storytelling, strategic media partnerships, immersive brand experiences, and a high-profile media launch event. Before long, STARLUX and its unique offerings were featured in top-tier outlets such as Bloomberg, Business Insider, Yahoo! News, The Points Guy, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, World Journal, and more. 

 

Multifaceted storytelling highlighted STARLUX's founder story, luxurious service offerings, and strategic brand partnerships, while engaging a diverse array of media outlets and influencers to amplify STARLUX’s story. 

 

The media launch event, hosted at the Flight Path Museum in Los Angeles, CA, showcased STARLUX's brand values and premium services, facilitating meaningful interactions between the media and the brand, and creating buzz and anticipation for the inaugural flight. 

 

Strategic media outreach sustained interest and momentum before, during, and after the launch through a consistent news cadence, leveraging extensive media networks to maintain high visibility and engagement. 

 

The results, STARLUX Airlines established a strong foothold in the U.S. market. The strategic media campaign led by SKC resulted in over 220 stories, garnering 646 million media impressions. The extensive coverage contributed to a significant boost in brand recognition and led to over 90% flight bookings post-launch. Our LAX launch campaign for STARLUX Airlines also won the Public Relation Society of America PRISM Award for Media Relations.

 

The success of STARLUX Airlines' U.S. launch demonstrates the impact of strategic PR initiatives in shaping brand perception and driving business growth. Through collaboration, creativity, and relentless execution, SKC worked closely with STARLUX Airlines into an unforgettable brand, highlighting the power of innovation and perseverance in achieving success in competitive markets. 


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