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    OMDEnhanced Ad Recall Thanks to Gamification Approach

    OMD

    Enhanced Ad Recall Thanks to Gamification Approach

    Enhanced Ad Recall Thanks to Gamification Approach

    Campaign Objective

    Increase Ad Recall for a new product

    Solution

    Using a gamification approach, users were engaged in a highly attention-grabbing way and invited to interact. At the heart of the campaign was the playable ad “Catch the Chili!”: To learn more about the Spicy McCrispy, users had to quickly catch the chili pepper among various vegetables.The campaign was delivered with maximum reach via 100% cookieless delivery on Switzerland’s most well-known media brands. In addition, AI-based contextual targeting ensured that the campaign appeared exclusively in brand-suitable environments on news sites.‍

    The Story

    The new Spicy McCrispy from McDonald’s is not only a culinary highlight, but also the star of an innovative advertising campaign. The goal was to generate widespread awareness of the fiery burger across Switzerland. Users were to be actively engaged, with the new burger presented in a playful and creative way.

    Results & Creative

    The Spicy McCrispy campaign achieved both exceptionally high attention in brand-suitable news environments and broad reach thanks to cookieless delivery.

    1.36%
    Game start rate
    12 sec
    Time on screen
    +11 points
    Brand Lift
    90%
    Share of screen
    Ad Creative
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    Ad Creative

    "Thanks to the gamified advertising and AI-optimized environment planning by C Wire, we reached our target audience in a personal and highly attention-grabbing way. It’s unique – and it works without cookies."
    Alexander Schmitt
    Managing Director

    Campaign Details

    Industry
    Food
    Advertiser
    McDonald's
    Media Type
    Banner
    Targeting
    Contextual AI
    Ad Formats
    Gamification Ad