Case Study

From Influencers to Always-On Creators: How Texas Hill Country Olive Co. Scaled Their Short-Form Video Needs With CrowdRiff

Discover how a small marketing team transformed its short-form video strategy, shifting from costly influencer one-offs to a sustainable creator pipeline that brings the orchard experience to life every week.

40%

less costly than influencer contracts

400%

more Reel views on Instagram

The Challenge

Abbie Taylor, their Marketing and Communications Manager, stepped into her role with one big hurdle: video demand had outpaced their ability to produce it.

Their small team didn’t have someone dedicated solely to short-form content, and influencer partnerships—while useful—were inconsistent and pricey.

As Abbie explained:

“We only recently started posting videos on Instagram and it's through paid influencers and we don't see that as a sustainable method.”

Influencer output also gave them just one finished video per visit, limiting what could be published across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Meanwhile, THCOC had big goals:

  • Increase foot traffic to the orchard and bistro
  • Uplevel their short-form video presence
  • Support a broader brand refresh
  • Maintain a consistent flow of authentic, people-first content

Abbie knew they needed creators who could show up regularly, capture new flavors and experiences, and help her “paint a picture” of what visiting the property feels like — especially the tasting experience.

The Solution

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. turned to Creators by CrowdRiff to scale consistent, affordable, high-quality content — without the unpredictability of influencer pricing or negotiation.

What clicked for them:

  • Flat, predictable cost per shoot
  • 10–15 raw video assets each time, instead of a single edited reel
  • Flexible creative direction — from highly scripted ideas to creator-led concepts
  • Local creators able to come onsite for tastings, orchard walks, bistro dishes, and retail moments
  • Rights in perpetuity, allowing content to support paid ads in the future

Abbie came prepared with clear concepts: gelato tastings, POV orchard tours, dog-friendly day trips, and more. CrowdRiff’s team helped translate those ideas into creator-ready briefs and coordinated shoots.

They also implemented:

  • Creator-on-camera storytelling, matched to THCOC’s tone
  • Pre-shoot education so creators understood olive oil, balsamics, and tasting etiquette
  • Coordinated scheduling to ensure staff could support tastings, plating, and check-ins
  • Operations support to match creators whose on-camera presence fit the brand

Abbie shared:

"We want our content to feel immersive and story-driven, which is why we’ve expanded our video focus and partnered with Crowdriff"

 
 
 
 
 

The Results

1. A sustainable, scalable content pipeline

Instead of relying on occasional influencer partnerships, Abbie now receives a steady stream of usable, cut-ready video assets twice per month—enough to fuel a consistent publishing cadence across TikTok and Instagram.

2. Greater creative diversity

Creators bring their own perspectives to tastings, dog-friendly outings, seasonal dishes, and shop moments, helping THCOC avoid repetitive visuals and better reflect the wide range of visitor experiences.

“We really want to showcase a diverse range of people, and that’s something we could fully accomplish with the help of CrowdRiff and their many creators."

3. Content that feels like real customer storytelling

Creator-on-camera clips allow THCOC to portray authentic reactions, tasting descriptions, and tips, exactly the experiential language Abbie said converts best for her audience.

As she explained:

"For new customers, compelling visuals paired with expressive, genuine reactions can be incredibly powerful. When someone tastes our products and articulates that experience beautifully, it becomes far more memorable."

4. Better value than influencer campaigns

With micro-influencers costing $1,000 per visit for a single Reel, Creators quickly became the most cost-efficient way to scale storytelling.

Abbie Taylor
Marketing & Communications Manager

“We really want to showcase a diverse range of people, and that’s something we could fully accomplish with the help of CrowdRiff and their many creators."

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