Making a complex offer feel like a lived experience
A narrative-driven approach to communicating the value of Hilton’s Free Night Reward within a constrained, high-volume acquisition system.
The Insight
The Free Night Reward was the most valuable part of this limited-time offer, but the format didn’t allow it to be fully expressed.
The Idea
Translate the offer into experience, not explanation, bringing it to life through narrative-driven storytelling.
The Framework:
A Free Night Story
A modular storytelling framework designed to express the full value of a single-night stay.
• Construct narrative from curated photography
• Prioritize authentic, emotionally resonant moments
• Showcase multiple experiences within a single stay
• Align talent, tone, and property to audience tier
• Communicate value through experience, not features
Creative Strategy
Instead of a static hero image, I transformed the module into a narrative-driven storytelling surface, enabling the value of the Free Night Reward to be felt immediately.
• Introduced multi-frame storytelling above the fold
• Established continuity across email and motion
• Elevated perceived value without increasing layout complexity
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Impact
Launched as the lead LTO acquisition campaign for 2026.
• Helped drive a 2x+ YoY increase in engagement across a 119M+ send
• NAR increased 2x+ YoY (0.0014% → 0.0030%)
Role
Senior Designer, Strategic Lead on Visual Narrative
In collaboration with Copywriting, with Art Direction oversight
Originated “Free Night Story” concept to translate reward value into tangible, experience-led storytelling
Defined storytelling framework and visual direction across audience tiers and acquisition channels
Reframed the hero module as a narrative-driven storytelling surface within a constrained CRM environment
Led photography curation and narrative sequencing
Sequenced and edited motion assets to ensure narrative continuity across channels