Whiskas Snacks
    Case Study
Proposal Description
       Challenge
Challenge

                         CONSUMER TARGET… Cat Lovers those who find
                         fulfilment in their cat’s happiness and those who make the most
                         of happy moments spent in the company of their feline friends.
                         This target audience is very conscious about their cat’s diet
                         (taking into account health issues or food appreciation).


  INSIGHT/Block:
  “I had no idea that cat snacks existed”
  “My cat is very demanding , thefore might not like these snacks – most probably he will reject them”



                                                                        … if we manage to bring awareness to
… Because most consumers don’t know                                     this sector and allow consumers to
about the Snacks & Treat sector.                                        perceive Whiskas Snacks as the most
                                                     BRAND              tasteful treat they could offer their
                                                                        pets, as this could generate more happy
                                                    HURDLE:             moments.
                                                    Consumers
                                                     product
                                                   awarness os
Can t find them on the supermarket                    limited
shelf/ailse, and when they do, consumers                 –              …they experiment the product, and at
don’t understand at what time of the day           haven’t heard        this moment they are presented with a
these snacks should be consumed by                about Whickas         delightful moment which motivates them
their cats = therefore they don’t buy it.         S&T category.         to purchase this product in the future.


            Current Situation                                                              goal
Proposal Description
       Solution
Response




Shake your Relationship!
Solution




The solution presented took into account digital/viral communication
which motivated consumers to go online. With the use of digital
platforms it was possible to collect consumer information allowing us
to target interested/curious customers with discount coupons. This
resulted on positive brand experience.

In every project monitoring media and the collection of data was
important and should be allowed in order to measure results.
Solution Platform




    Measument Tool

                                POS Cupon
                                Redention




   Facebook App




                          Direct Mail –
                          with coupons

Whiskas Snacks Database
Solution

                                                     Banners




 Is your cat to far away? Shake your Relationship!
Become a Facebook fan and receive 3, 1€ coupons.
Solution
                                               Banners Mrec Video




 Is your cat to far away? Shake your Relationship!
Become a Facebook fan and receive 3, 1€ coupons.
Communicaton

                                                       Facebook Ads




Discover your cat’s new treat and receive 3, 1€ coupons.
Communicaton

                                     Google Adwords




Toys  Vet          Cats  Cat
 Dog          Dogs
  Pet   Animal Food Habitat
Communicaton

                                                              Email




Your cat needs more than meals. He needs treats that can shake
      your relationship. Receive them bow in your house.
Communicaton

                                                       Facebook




Mercedes, Leia, Spanky and Kitty have already participated.
        Your cat would love to be part of this list!
Solution

                                Facebook Whiskas Portugal Page




    Fans interaction was overwhelming:
“I can hardly wait to know more about this!”
Proposal Description
     Web Application
Web Application

             Facebook
Web Application

                                                              Facebook




Users were asked to fill in their personal info in order to receive
   the coupons by mail. A Database started to gain shape!
Web Application

                                                          Facebook




              “Your 1€ coupons are served!”
Users were also encouraged to share this offer with friends.
Web Application

                                                        Facebook Post




A Viral effect was achieved though the usage of the application.
   “Did your cat already tried the snacks no cat resists to?”
Web Application

                                                               Email




The 3, 1€ coupons were sent to your house. Soon your cat will
        look at you as a even more irresistible owner!
Web Application

             Direct Mail
Web Application
                                                        Direct Mail




Personalized with the cats name, communicating the product
            range and leveraging product trial.
Web Application

                              Direct Mail
Dear Mister Pirata:
We have been trying to send you the
gastronomic hymn a cat of your lineage
deserves, but it has been a hard task to
accomplish. Every time we wrap up a
box of Whiskas Snacks, the
transportation faces a number of
unpredictable obstacles.

Whiskas employees are ambushed by
feline hordes, incapable of resisting
them. As soon as they ear the snacks
shaking, they approach and as they feel
their delicious smell, they run over the
mail to devour the delicacy. They then
become so thrilled with happiness that
they have even been heard singing some
of ABBA’s hits.

 We came across this alternative
solution: to send you over these 1€
coupons, allowing the person that most
loves you to bring them over from the
nearest store. You’ll see : your
relationship will became even more
irresistible.

Delicious regards,
Whiskas.
Web Application

                                                                         Direct Mail – Female Cat




Dear Miss Bolinha:
We have been trying to send you the gastronomic hymn a cat of your lineage deserves, but it
has been a hard task to accomplish. Every time we wrap up a box of Whiskas Snacks, the
transportation faces a number of unpredictable obstacles.

Whiskas employees are ambushed by feline hordes, incapable of resisting them. As soon as
they ear the snacks shaking, they approach and as they feel their delicious smell, they run over
the mail to devour the delicacy. They then become so thrilled with happiness that they have
even been heard singing some of ABBA’s hits.

We came across this alternative solution: to send you over these 1€ coupons, allowing the
person that most loves you to bring them over from the nearest store. You’ll see : your
relationship will became even more irresistible.

Delicious regards,
Whiskas.
Results
Email Marketing

         Results




 Real time
Measurement
Email Marketing

         Results




        Open Email




       Clicked Email




 Real time
Measurement
Online Ads

       Results




      Facebook
      Ads




 Real time
Measurement
Facebook app use and coupoun
                                      redemption

                                         Results




Application total
Accesses                       Coupon total
                               requests




                              Real time
                             Measurement
Web Application access and
                                coupon redemption

                                                Results




                     Total Requests Total Redemptions




Viral – WOM and Facebook POSTS from FB App
DM

Results
DM

Results
Consumer Feedback

           Facebook Comments



 Someone will be very happy
 to have some treats of it’s
 own. Looking forward to see
 the reaction!




Mine come running and
meow like crazy as soon as
we shake the snack box.



 LOCKY opens his mouth
and starts to meow. He loves
salmon temptations. Bless
you all for providing such
happy moments you our
little friends.
Conclusion
Knowing more about our target audience, and recognizing
  their tastes and needs, allows us to create a stronger
                      relationship.

The Whiskas Portugal Facebook Page is now a relationship
     platform to engage with cat lovers community.

IDMD Online: Whiskas - Share Your Relationship! - José Guedes

  • 1.
    Whiskas Snacks Case Study
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  • 3.
    Challenge CONSUMER TARGET… Cat Lovers those who find fulfilment in their cat’s happiness and those who make the most of happy moments spent in the company of their feline friends. This target audience is very conscious about their cat’s diet (taking into account health issues or food appreciation). INSIGHT/Block: “I had no idea that cat snacks existed” “My cat is very demanding , thefore might not like these snacks – most probably he will reject them” … if we manage to bring awareness to … Because most consumers don’t know this sector and allow consumers to about the Snacks & Treat sector. perceive Whiskas Snacks as the most BRAND tasteful treat they could offer their pets, as this could generate more happy HURDLE: moments. Consumers product awarness os Can t find them on the supermarket limited shelf/ailse, and when they do, consumers – …they experiment the product, and at don’t understand at what time of the day haven’t heard this moment they are presented with a these snacks should be consumed by about Whickas delightful moment which motivates them their cats = therefore they don’t buy it. S&T category. to purchase this product in the future. Current Situation goal
  • 4.
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  • 6.
    Solution The solution presentedtook into account digital/viral communication which motivated consumers to go online. With the use of digital platforms it was possible to collect consumer information allowing us to target interested/curious customers with discount coupons. This resulted on positive brand experience. In every project monitoring media and the collection of data was important and should be allowed in order to measure results.
  • 7.
    Solution Platform Measument Tool POS Cupon Redention Facebook App Direct Mail – with coupons Whiskas Snacks Database
  • 8.
    Solution Banners Is your cat to far away? Shake your Relationship! Become a Facebook fan and receive 3, 1€ coupons.
  • 9.
    Solution Banners Mrec Video Is your cat to far away? Shake your Relationship! Become a Facebook fan and receive 3, 1€ coupons.
  • 10.
    Communicaton Facebook Ads Discover your cat’s new treat and receive 3, 1€ coupons.
  • 11.
    Communicaton Google Adwords Toys Vet Cats Cat Dog Dogs Pet Animal Food Habitat
  • 12.
    Communicaton Email Your cat needs more than meals. He needs treats that can shake your relationship. Receive them bow in your house.
  • 13.
    Communicaton Facebook Mercedes, Leia, Spanky and Kitty have already participated. Your cat would love to be part of this list!
  • 14.
    Solution Facebook Whiskas Portugal Page Fans interaction was overwhelming: “I can hardly wait to know more about this!”
  • 15.
    Proposal Description Web Application
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  • 17.
    Web Application Facebook Users were asked to fill in their personal info in order to receive the coupons by mail. A Database started to gain shape!
  • 18.
    Web Application Facebook “Your 1€ coupons are served!” Users were also encouraged to share this offer with friends.
  • 19.
    Web Application Facebook Post A Viral effect was achieved though the usage of the application. “Did your cat already tried the snacks no cat resists to?”
  • 20.
    Web Application Email The 3, 1€ coupons were sent to your house. Soon your cat will look at you as a even more irresistible owner!
  • 21.
    Web Application Direct Mail
  • 22.
    Web Application Direct Mail Personalized with the cats name, communicating the product range and leveraging product trial.
  • 23.
    Web Application Direct Mail Dear Mister Pirata: We have been trying to send you the gastronomic hymn a cat of your lineage deserves, but it has been a hard task to accomplish. Every time we wrap up a box of Whiskas Snacks, the transportation faces a number of unpredictable obstacles. Whiskas employees are ambushed by feline hordes, incapable of resisting them. As soon as they ear the snacks shaking, they approach and as they feel their delicious smell, they run over the mail to devour the delicacy. They then become so thrilled with happiness that they have even been heard singing some of ABBA’s hits. We came across this alternative solution: to send you over these 1€ coupons, allowing the person that most loves you to bring them over from the nearest store. You’ll see : your relationship will became even more irresistible. Delicious regards, Whiskas.
  • 24.
    Web Application Direct Mail – Female Cat Dear Miss Bolinha: We have been trying to send you the gastronomic hymn a cat of your lineage deserves, but it has been a hard task to accomplish. Every time we wrap up a box of Whiskas Snacks, the transportation faces a number of unpredictable obstacles. Whiskas employees are ambushed by feline hordes, incapable of resisting them. As soon as they ear the snacks shaking, they approach and as they feel their delicious smell, they run over the mail to devour the delicacy. They then become so thrilled with happiness that they have even been heard singing some of ABBA’s hits. We came across this alternative solution: to send you over these 1€ coupons, allowing the person that most loves you to bring them over from the nearest store. You’ll see : your relationship will became even more irresistible. Delicious regards, Whiskas.
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    Email Marketing Results Real time Measurement
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    Email Marketing Results Open Email Clicked Email Real time Measurement
  • 28.
    Online Ads Results Facebook Ads Real time Measurement
  • 29.
    Facebook app useand coupoun redemption Results Application total Accesses Coupon total requests Real time Measurement
  • 30.
    Web Application accessand coupon redemption Results Total Requests Total Redemptions Viral – WOM and Facebook POSTS from FB App
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    Consumer Feedback Facebook Comments Someone will be very happy to have some treats of it’s own. Looking forward to see the reaction! Mine come running and meow like crazy as soon as we shake the snack box. LOCKY opens his mouth and starts to meow. He loves salmon temptations. Bless you all for providing such happy moments you our little friends.
  • 34.
    Conclusion Knowing more aboutour target audience, and recognizing their tastes and needs, allows us to create a stronger relationship. The Whiskas Portugal Facebook Page is now a relationship platform to engage with cat lovers community.