Calbee, Inc.

CRO Strategy and Creative Production in DTC Business

TAM supported Calbee Inc.’s DTC business Body Granola by providing a CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) strategy to enhance overall business performance, along with the necessary creative production.

Body Granola is a subscription-based service that offers personalized granola tailored to each customer based on the results of their gut flora analysis, using ingredients that are favored by the bacteria predominant in their digestive system. As one of Calbee’s new business initiatives under its strategic focus on "Food and Health," TAM acted as a D2C business partner, supporting the project end-to-end. We employed a strategic approach aimed at maximizing the CVR(conversion rate), taking a comprehensive role from creative production to performance analysis and implementation of improvement measures.

Maximizing CVR Through Optimized Ad Creatives

To maximize the performance of web advertisements, we designed an upstream strategy for banner production based on Body Granola’s target audience and the advertising platforms being used.

By thoroughly analyzing the 4W1H—When, Where, Who, What, and How—we constructed banner concepts and creative elements suited to each condition. The design elements were broken down into components such as “concept,” “tone & manner,” “call-to-action (CTA),” “motifs,” “copy,” and “layout.” These were then verbalized to extract key success factors and explore the optimal combinations.

Over 100 banner designs were created based on these combinations, enabling the optimization of ad creatives.

We analyzed the performance data of each banner, identifying the factors behind both successful and underperforming patterns. This allowed us to determine the combinations that delivered the best results and to quickly implement PDCA cycles, which contributed significantly to improving the CVR.

Approach to Improving Landing Page and E-Commerce Site for Higher CVR

※As of December 9, 2024 – Current Landing Page

We also carried out improvements and optimization of the Body Granola landing page and e-commerce site, with the goal of increasing the CVR(conversion rate).

Using past user behavior data, we examined different structural patterns by referencing metrics such as reading completion rates and conversion data. While basing the layout on TAM’s experience and proven practices in Landing Page design, we also considered the fact that the service is relatively high-priced. As a result, we enriched the content with elements that foster trust and added editorial-style articles designed to enhance purchase motivation.

Additionally, in the months following the initial launch, we developed and deployed several derivative Landing Page variations and have continued to implement daily updates. By doing so, we continuously incorporated user feedback to refine the experience—resulting in improved engagement and outcomes.

We defined appropriate KPIs in response to clearly identified challenges and goals, and conducted UX improvements by combining quantitative and qualitative data. According to Calbee’s desired outcomes, we maintained a flexible support structure and executed strategy planning, implementation, analysis, and review in an integrated and agile manner.

Building a Strong Partnership

Starting from ad creative production, we moved forward with optimization of the Landing Page and website aimed at improving CVR.

Gradually, our scope of involvement expanded to include strategic planning for LTV (lifetime value) optimization, user-centric proposal development, and support for ecforce platform(an e-commerce platform for building and managing online stores) development. By flexibly adapting our scope of support according to the challenges and objectives at hand, we’ve been assisting this fast-moving D2C business with the agility it requires.

Project member review

Ms.FujiManager, Business Promotion Section, Food and Health Business Promotion Department

The new service of “delivering personalized granola based on gut flora analysis” has been a continuous process of trial and error. We needed to clearly communicate two key messages to customers: what can be learned from gut flora testing, and how that information allows them to create their own personalized granola.

To deepen their understanding of Body Granola, the TAM team even joined our advertising operation meetings. Since then, we’ve been holding weekly meetings to improve creative materials. They also propose new ideas and expressions from an external perspective.

As this business is still in its early stages, we are aiming to create a better service by working together—not only in reaching new customers but also in continuing communication with our existing users, with TAM providing ongoing support alongside us.

Ms .TaguchiFood and Health Business Promotion Department, Business Promotion Section

Body Granola has entered its third year since launch, and the number of subscribers has exceeded 40,000 ( As of September 2025 ). Although the service has a distinctive feature—“analyzing your gut flora and delivering personalized granola”—the TAM team always prioritized customer understanding and convenience in their proposals, drawing from various data-driven perspectives such as the messaging in web ad creatives and user flow on the e-commerce site.

Even after implementing improvements for each initiative, they never settle for the status quo. Their ability to quickly iterate through PDCA cycles together with us and think beyond the immediate scope makes them a truly valuable partner.

We are especially grateful for their flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of the business. Going forward, we aim to further enhance the service so that even more customers will be satisfied with what we offer.

TAM Hikinoproducer

As health consciousness rises rapidly in Japan and more companies enter the D2C market, competition is becoming increasingly fierce. In such a market environment, we have approached this project by thinking fundamentally about how to encourage end users to continue choosing Body Granola, while flexibly adjusting the scope of support according to the situation.

In the initial phase, we prioritized speed—focusing on mass production of ad creatives and improvements to the landing page to boost brand awareness and user acquisition. As the brand matured, we shifted toward initiatives centered on “empathy.” This included developing content based on user and developer interviews, as well as enhancing the Electronic Commerce site’s functionality and overall user experience based on real customer feedback—helping to strengthen the brand foundation.

Currently, we are exploring strategies for long-term brand growth, such as redesigning CRM scenarios to improve LTV. We believe our role is to continuously propose optimal solutions and provide support tailored to the situation at each stage.

We remain committed to fully supporting Body Granola so that it becomes a beloved brand for even more people and plays a role in supporting their everyday health.

Ms. Fujii, Ms. Taguchi—thank you for your continued partnership!

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