--- title: Case Study - Rust-Oleum | Heinzeroth Marketing Group description: Learn how Heinzeroth increases brand exposure and reach for Rust-Oleum by partnering with social influencers and brand advocates in the Home DIY, Home Décor, Craft, and Decorative Painter categories. Our influencer marketing, PR, and media buying strategies ensure authentic and engaging content that resonates with audiences. 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Heinzeroth supports Rust-Oleum’s initiative to increase brand recognition, audience reach, and brand exposure in new and existing markets by partnering with social influencers to initiate PR programs and sponsored projects. ## Our Work [01 Influencer Marketing](https://www.heinzeroth.com/case-study-rust-oleum#influencer) [02 PR](https://www.heinzeroth.com/case-study-rust-oleum#pr) [02 Media Buying](https://www.heinzeroth.com/case-study-rust-oleum#media-buying) ![rustoleum-logo-crop-color](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Logos/rustoleum-logo-crop-color.png?width=400&height=51&name=rustoleum-logo-crop-color.png) ### 01 Influencer Marketing Heinzeroth identifies key influencers in** **the Home DIY, Home Décor, Craft and Decorative Painter categories, to create authentic & engaging content that aligns with Rust-Oleum’s strategic goals. We manage the project process from start to finish, to ensure successful partnerships for both parties, while also cultivating positive working relationships with each influencer, to build trust, foster long-term collaborations and build brand loyalty. Heinzeroth also provides Rust-Oleum with follow-up reports which include project impressions, video views, reach and engagement stats. ![Welcome-to-the-Woods-TT-700](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/Welcome-to-the-Woods-TT-700.jpg?width=700&height=591&name=Welcome-to-the-Woods-TT-700.jpg) ## Welcome to the Woods Melissa used Rust-Oleum brands Varathane and Gator Finishing products to create a Wood Wall Slat Design in a bedroom makeover project. [View the live post on TikTok.](https://www.tiktok.com/@welcome2thewoods/) ![Tiktok_logo_PNG4](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/Tiktok_logo_PNG4.png?width=200&height=113&name=Tiktok_logo_PNG4.png) 202,600 Page Views 15,789 Engagements ## A Dabbled Dwelling Kelsey used Rust-Oleum’s EpoxyShield Kit and other Rust-Oleum garage floor solutions to create a Dream garage floor for her workshop. [View it live on Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/a.dabbled.dwelling) ![ig-logo-1536x512](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/ig-logo-1536x512.png?width=200&height=67&name=ig-logo-1536x512.png) 3M Reel Views 41,641 Engagements ![A-Dabbled-Dwelling-IG-700](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/A-Dabbled-Dwelling-IG-700.jpg?width=700&height=570&name=A-Dabbled-Dwelling-IG-700.jpg) ### 02 PR Heinzeroth partners with brand advocates in the Home DIY, Home Décor, Craft and Decorative painter categories to facilitate organic posts, across all socials, featuring a variety of Rust-Oleum brands. Partnerships build brand loyalty, increase brand exposure to engaged audiences and create positive product sentiment. ![Laura-Designs-IG-700](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/Laura-Designs-IG-700.jpg?width=700&height=573&name=Laura-Designs-IG-700.jpg) ## Laura Designs Shop Laura published a tutorial reel showing her audience how she finished an antique nightstand with Rust-Oleum’s Modern Masters Metallic Primer and Paints. [View the live post on Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/lauradesignsshop/) ![ig-logo-1536x512](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/ig-logo-1536x512.png?width=200&height=67&name=ig-logo-1536x512.png) 32,000 Reel Views 1,306 Engagements ## Eclat Designs by Crystin Crystin published an Instagram Reel showing how to use Rust-Oleum’s Gold Leaf Paint Pen to Accent a Head Board. [View the live post on Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/eclatdesignsbycrystin/) ![ig-logo-1536x512](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/ig-logo-1536x512.png?width=200&height=67&name=ig-logo-1536x512.png) 12,000 Reel Views 481 Engagements ![Eclat-Designs-By-Crystin-IG-700](https://www.heinzeroth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Client%20Work/RustOleum/Eclat-Designs-By-Crystin-IG-700.jpg?width=700&height=530&name=Eclat-Designs-By-Crystin-IG-700.jpg) ### 03 Media Buying Before the advent of Influencer Marketing, Heinzeroth identified print and online publications in the DIY Home Décor, General Crafting, Mixed Media and Fine art outlets for ad insertions. 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