Home Away Coffee Case Study - Upsocial Agency

Home Away Coffee

Driving 1,011% Reach Growth Through Video-First Strategy

From Photos to Full-Platform Content

Capabilities

Social Media Strategy
Content Creation
Video Production
Platform Expansion

Industry

Food & Beverage

Platforms

Instagram
TikTok

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A Local Gem Hidden in Plain Sight

Home Away Coffee had built a loyal local following through exceptional coffee and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. But their social media presence told a different story — sporadic posts, static photo-only content, and no clear strategy to attract new customers.

With only 1,138 Instagram followers and averaging just 6 new followers per month, their online growth had flatlined. They had never explored video content, had no presence on TikTok, and were reaching fewer than 2,700 people each month. They knew they needed to change but didn’t know where to start.

Home Away Coffee came to Upsocial looking for a complete social media transformation — a strategy that would bring their in-store energy to life online and put them in front of the audiences that mattered most.

2,694
Monthly Reach Before
+6
New Followers/Month
0
Video Views

The Upsocial Approach
Strategy.
Content.
Growth.

A Video-First, Multi-Platform Content Engine

Upsocial developed a comprehensive content strategy built around what makes Home Away Coffee special — the craft behind every cup, the atmosphere that keeps customers coming back, and the stories worth telling.

We shifted the entire content approach from static photos to dynamic, scroll-stopping video content. Short-form Reels and TikToks showcasing latte art, behind-the-bar moments, and customer experiences became the foundation of a consistent posting calendar.

Beyond content creation, we launched Home Away Coffee on TikTok — a platform they’d never touched — opening up an entirely new audience pipeline. Combined with a data-driven Instagram strategy optimized for reach and engagement, we built a content engine designed for compounding growth.

Crafting Content That Connects

Every piece of content was designed to capture the warmth and craft of Home Away Coffee. We developed recurring content series — from “Pour of the Day” Reels to behind-the-scenes looks at their roasting process — that gave followers a reason to come back daily.

Our team handled end-to-end production: concept development, filming, editing, caption writing, hashtag strategy, and posting optimization. We maintained a consistent 4-5 post per week cadence across both platforms, ensuring Home Away Coffee was always showing up in feeds.

On TikTok, we leaned into trends and authentic coffee culture content, quickly building traction with an audience that had never heard of the brand before. The result was a true multi-platform presence that amplified every piece of content across channels.

Content Highlights
Video-First Reels
Dynamic coffee content replacing static photos

TikTok Launch
Brand new platform, 84K+ views in months

Consistent Schedule
4-5 posts weekly across platforms

Trend Integration
Culturally relevant content that drives discovery

The Work in Action

From scroll-stopping Reels to trend-driven TikToks — every piece was crafted to capture the warmth of Home Away Coffee.

“I’ve worked with Upsocial Agency for several months and they have been nothing short of amazing.”

— Home Away Coffee

What Made the Difference

Video-First Content Shift

Transitioning from static photos to dynamic video content was the single biggest unlock. Reels and TikToks consistently outperformed photo posts by 10-15x in reach, turning every piece of content into a discovery engine.

Multi-Platform Expansion

Launching on TikTok opened a completely new audience channel. With 84,571 views generated from zero, TikTok became a significant driver of brand awareness — reaching people who never would have found them on Instagram alone.

Consistent Posting Cadence

Moving from sporadic, whenever-we-remember posting to a structured 4-5 post weekly schedule created compounding momentum. The algorithm rewarded consistency, and each month built on the last.

Growth That Speaks for Itself

1,011%
Reach Growth
946%
Interaction Growth
84,571
Video Views
2,733%
Follower Growth Rate
29,939
Monthly Reach
2,720
Monthly Interactions
1,971
Total Followers
+170
New Followers/Month

Client Feedback

“I’ve worked with Upsocial Agency for several months and they have been nothing short of amazing.”

— Home Away Coffee

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