Cannes Lions
STARCOM, Stockholm / BJORN BORG / 2013
Overview
Entries
Credits
Execution
We announced the underwear to world by creating a flirting app on Twitter
called 'Tweeting in the Dark.' We used the most hyped and opinion-leading
microblogging service on the planet to spread the word of amore.
'Tweeting in the Dark' jump-started the conversation by asking its users:
“Who do you wanna do in the dark?” The app let you anonymously flirt with
your secret crush through @bjornborg, with the hope that the desire was
mutual — essentially creating a match in the dark. We also used sponsored
tweets to reach singles and love-seeking individuals around the world.
The timing for the release of Glow in the Dark underwear was impeccable:
just in time for Earth Hour. If people were going to be turning off their lights
anyways, they might as well have some illumination!
Outcome
There were plenty of takers for 'Tweeting in the Dark.' Over 20 million were
reached via Twitter and 50,000 daring Tweeters used the service in just one
month - with a 10% hook up rate. We tallied more than 200 editorials in 15
markets, selling more than 50,000 units of underwear - our greatest launch
ever! The PR coverage of the 'Tweeting in the Dark' campaign exploded, with
over 200 editorial titles across 15 markets, and our campaign even got a
shout out from the Twitter accounts of Justin Beiber, Kim Kardashian and
Lady Gaga. Who knew the dark could be so fun?
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