McDonald's kicks off summer with 'Macca's run?' campaign launch via DDB Sydney and OMD

DDB Group Sydney, OMD and McDonald’s Australia are celebrating summer with a new integrated campaign posing the question on every Aussie’s lips: ‘Macca’s run?’

The campaign invites the nation to sit back, relax, and enjoy some feel-good moments and celebrates the 1,001 reasons that Aussies choose to go to Macca’s over summer.

‘Macca’s run?’ kicked off with a teaser phase where the two iconic words popped up on ads around streets, screens, beaches, social feeds and beyond. In an Australian first, Tom Sharpe, one of Australia’s biggest food and adventure influencers, went live on socials inviting more than 18 million Aussies to join him on a live Macca’s run, followed by other Influencers sharing their runs with their fans.

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All Summer, as the nation responds to the question, their reasons for a Macca’s run will be celebrated across TV, BVOD, out-of-home, social and digital channels; all used to support the new Macca’s Summer menu, featuring new menu items such as the Hawaiian burger range, the world-first Cherry Ripe McFlurry, plus other returning favourites still to be announced.

The media strategy leverages key talent across podcasts, radio and the Nine Network’s Today Show to kick off conversations across the nation. Listen out for Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel’s reason registry on the Nova 96.9 Drive show, where they will be asking the nation to call a Macca’s Hotline to share their weird and wonderful reasons for a Macca’s Run as we hear from Aussies around the country.

OMD will also extend Macca’s Run across the country with two key partnerships across sport and entertainment, taking to the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here jungle once again on Network 10, as well as partnering with Fox Cricket as the official partner of Brett Lee's legendary band, Six & Out.

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"It’s the season of Macca's runs and we're celebrating all the fun ways our customers engage with us over the silly season and importantly, during their Aussie Summer road trips," Amanda Nakad, McDonald’s marketing director, said. "It’s designed to drive trial of our exciting new Summer menu and we are thrilled to see it in market thanks to our agency village."

Matt Chandler, DDB Sydney chief creative officer, said: "The phrase ‘Macca’s Run’ already exists in culture, we just needed to tap into it in a fun, modern and energetic way. I love how alive this campaign is, constantly evolving along with every new reason to run that’s uncovered."

Emily Bosler, managing partner at OMD, said: "We’re excited to bring Macca’s Run to life by combining creative and context through important cultural moments. Our partnerships of value in sport and  entertainment will bring excitement for audiences across key Summer occasions."

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Phase two of the McDonald’s Summer campaign is set to launch in early January, along with more limited edition Summer range menu items.

CREDITS

Client: McDonald’s Australia Creative Agency: DDB Group Sydney Media Agency: OMD PR Agency: Mango Communications CRM: Digitas POS: Akcelo Production Company: Scoundrel

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