Cannes Lions
MEDIAVEST, Dubai / MARS / 2011
Overview
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Execution
We launched www.makefootballhistory.com - invited football fans from across the region to make history by registering on our site. To drive awareness and traffic we played where they played – in their football portals, blogging sites and Facebook.Once registered, consumers were faced with football quizzes & online games testing their football knowledge and skills. Top performers moved on to the physical challenges where SNICKERS assessed their stamina to play the 36+ hours needed to break the record for the World’s Longest Football Match (WLFM). The teams were sent to Qatar to make history and bring bragging rights back home to friends & family.
The official Fan Page launched at kick off with photos and videos uploaded in real time. Players became hometown celebrities through radio interviews on game day. After breaking the record, players bragged about their achievements on Facebook sending messages, videos and statements which went viral.
Outcome
At 2:05 am after 42 hours, 5 minutes, football history was made. SNICKERS brought together 36 players from 10 Arab countries to break the record by 6 hours. SNICKERS engaged Arab youth and gave them something to brag about•5,000+ followers posted 2,700 posted words of encouragement on Facebook•8 minutes per visit - 5x the industry average! •20+ million impressions•150,000 interactions•$450,000 in PR valueWLFM moved stock and built brand equity •+36% sales increase•+1.7 point value share - highest ever in top hypermarkets in KSA & UAE•+16% growth in association with ‘don’t stop’ attribute
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