4. Stats of the month
*According to joint research from Facebook and Instagram - published on May 2016.
Source:http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/why-items-your-shopping-cart-may-start-showing-your-instagram-feed-171356
60% of Instagram users say they discover new products on the
platform, while 75% say a post has inspired them to take action*.
Jewlr, a Canadian jewelry retailer, tried the dynamic ads
on Instagram and has seen a return on ad spend 3x
greater than that of a targeted campaign.
6. Apps of the month : Allo & Duo
Source: http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/meet-allo-googles-ai-powered-messenger-app/ & http://www.digitaltrends.
com/mobile/google-duo-app-news/#:gvVjW5ItlevuNA
ALLO
● Allo is Google’s new messenger bot.
● With Google search integrated to the core and powered
by Artificial Intelligence allows the app to read the text,
images and video coming through messenger.
● I.e.: When chatting a friend about getting Italian food, the
app will show different restaurants in the area and can
even make the reservation.
DUO
● Duo is Google’s new video calling app.
● Duo allow user to see live video feed of who is calling
before answering.
WHAT WE THINK
● Allo surfs on the new messenger bot trend.
● Allo is interesting for consumers because it offers
research and automatic response in the same messenger
app to facilitate consumers’ life/organization, giving it a
competitive edge.
● Duo is a fun way to surf on the video trend.
8. Cornetto’s commitment rings
Source: http://iletaitunepub.fr/2016/05/27/bague-oblige-a-regarder-netflix-partenaire/
WHAT
● Cornetto, an ice cream cone brand, launched a ring
that prevents you from watching Netflix series
without your partner.
HOW
● If both spouses wear their ring but are not in the
same room, the application blocks their access to
television.
WHAT WE THINK
● Based on an interesting insight. We all know its
hard to resist binge watching and wait for another
person.
● Not sure how this product relates to their ice cream
making core.
10. Source: http://fortune.com/2016/05/19/mcdonalds-fries-gold/ & http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/05/18/mcdonalds-japan-offers-
customers-chance-to-win-gold-fries/
McDonald’s is giving away gold fries in Japan
WHAT
● Mcdonald’s Japan launched a photography contest
around their fries.
● During the campaign fries are offered at discount
prices.
● The winner will receive a special “Gold McFry Potato”.
McDonald’s have released the prize image with no
further details regarding the prize.
HOW
● To participate, consumers must :
○ Download a special app
○ Take a picture of something that resemble
Mcdonald’s fries.
○ Add a filter to make it appear in the Mcdonald’s
fry carton and use the #ポテ撮り (#potetori).
WHAT WE THINK
● Interesting way to create a buzz around their fries.
● Creative way to create engagement from consumers.
The prize
Entries
11. Source: http://brandchannel.com/2016/05/24/lays-instagram-packaging-052416/
Frito-Lay launched the “Summer Moments
Made Better” #LaysSummer
WHAT
● Frito-Lay has launched the “Summer Moments Make Better”
campaign in the US.
● They are asking consumers to share their favourite memories using
#LaysSummer.
● Participant will have a chance to win prizes such as a paddle board.
HOW
● Consumers have to find Game Codes by purchase specially
marked bags of Lay’s.
● Then go on lays.com, enter the code and create a customized bag
by uploading their picture
● The first 200,000 entries will received their digital customized
bags.
WHAT WE THINK
● Fun way to create engagement.
● Creates a personal relationship between the brand and consumers.
● Well executed with a microsite, hashtag and social posts.
13. *James Quarles, Global Head of Business and Brand Development
Source: http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/31/instagram-officially-announces-its-new-business-tools/
Instagram announces its new business tools
WHAT
● Instagram will launch 3 new tools: new business profiles,
Insights (analytics) and new tools to promote posts.
● New profile for business comes with more features such as
letting consumers get in contact directly through the app such
as phone call, email or directions.
● Insights where businesses can track which posts are
performing well and details about demographics.
● The ability to turn a post into an ad directly from the app.
● “50% of people follow a business on Instagram, and 60%
learn about products and services on Instagram”*.
WHAT WE THINK
● Using those tools will help businesses to be in contact with
consumers and engage in conversations.
● By using Insights tool, businesses will be able to target their
audience better and know which type of post reach them well.
● The negative side is that the analytics tool is only available to
businesses with a commercial interest and won’t be useful for
the one who use Instagram to gain notoriety and followers.
14. #MakeItBright
Source: http://mensstylepro.com/2016/01/27/diadoras-makeitbright-1500km-relay-through-europe/
WHAT
● Diadora, an Italian sneaker brand, launched its
campaign Bright Delivery to celebrate their new
model of sneaker.
● The first users that order online got their sneakers
deliver by a 1500 km relay including star runners
from Italy, Germany, Spain, France, UK, Japan,
Netherlands and US, plus 80 local runners.
WHAT WE THINK
● An innovative way to experience the online
ordering.
● The campaign reveals performance, innovation and
a sense of belonging which is in line with Diadora’s
mission.
● Well executed - consumers can follow along the
journey via a microsite, Facebook, Youtube,
Twitter, Instagram with #Diadora #MakeItBright.
● 2 555 publications on Instagram since February
11th.
17. Burt's Bees - #LOVEYOURNATURE
Source:http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/burts-bees-tells-two-young-womens-remarkable-stories-unique-beauty-171461
WHAT
● Burt’s Bees (natural personal care products)
launched its #LoveYourNature campaign.
● The campaign focus on young women who
overcame serious challenges and learned to
accept themselves and make the most of their
lives.
WHAT WE THINK
● 1,395 Instagram posts since May 1st.
● In line with their Philosophy - Natural
product/being natural.
● Burt’s Bees used a real insight in womans life :
The struggle to love yourself.
● The focus is not on the product but on the
insight, making the campaign and the brand feel
authentic.