Share The First

Edelman

Client: Unilever/Dove

Scroll through many women’s camera roll and you’ll find the same story; hundreds of photos she deems “unworthy” to share. In fact, Dove research revealed 9 in 10 women take up to 50 photos before selecting one to post, with 60% avoiding sharing special moments altogether because they don't like how they look. #ShareTheFirst challenged this perfection paradox by inviting women to share their first photos instead of curated "perfect" ones. Partnering with Bebe Rexha and global influential voices around the world, Dove created a movement proving real beauty doesn’t need a retake. Our multi-channel approach spanning social, creator partnerships, and a striking DOOH activation generated 1B+ impressions and inspired women across 14 countries to #ShareTheFirst. Most importantly, it shifted behaviour: post-campaign research showed 2 in 3 women and 8 in 10 girls felt more confident sharing unedited or unfiltered photos of themselves.