How We Helped Sandbourne Spark Massive Instagram Growth in Just 90 Days

A social media management Case Study

Background

When Sandbourne, a vibrant coastal hospitality brand, brought on Summerside for social media management, the goal was clear: build momentum and elevate their Instagram presence. Over 90 days, we executed a focused strategy that transformed performance and reenergized their social footprint.

Challenge

Sandbourne needed a content refresh to reinvigorate their Instagram presence. While their offline reputation remained strong, their social content felt stagnant. They were not capitalizing on the impact of Reels and dynamic visual formats. It was time to reintroduce energy and consistency into their digital storytelling.

how we did it:

We rolled out a bold content acceleration plan focused on three pillars:

  • Frequency with Purpose: Increasing output across Stories, Reels, and Feed posts, without sacrificing brand voice or quality.

  • Community as Creators: Leveraging social mentions and tags to amplify Sandbourne's presence organically.

  • Visual Storytelling: Creating content that celebrated the Sandbourne lifestyle, encouraging shares, saves, and high engagement.

A beige ceramic vase with dried flowers and a light-colored cocktail with a dried citrus slice garnish on a marble table. Photo by Summerside Creative A Hotel Social Media & Creative Agency Serving Hospitality Brands
  • +224% Follower Growth:

    564 new followers added, growing the audience to over 8.4K.

    Line graph showing follower growth on Instagram from August 1, 2025, to October 30, 2025, with a steady rise in followers over time.
  • +548% Total Impressions:

    Instagram impressions jumped to 210.2K.

    Instagram analytics showing a total of 210,200 views or impressions, with a 548.4% increase.
  • +274% Increase in Stories Posted:

    198 Stories drove 23.2K views and 20.1K reach (+215%).

    Social media analytics showing 23.2K views and impressions, with a 245.92% increase, on a phone screen.
  • +303% Increase in Mentions:

    Including +591% in captions and +182% in media tags.

    Comparison of social media engagement metrics showing 141 mentions and 76 mentions in captions, with percentage increases of 302.86% and 590.91% respectively.
  • +13.6% Engagement on Reach:

    Proving content was not only seen, it resonated.

    Social media analytics showing an average engagement rate of 6.74% per post, with a 13.6% increase.

In just three months, Summerside transformed Sandbourne's Instagram from steady to standout. With data-backed creativity and strategic storytelling, we didn’t just grow metrics — we grew momentum.

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