Looking to go big over the holiday season, Heineken designed a holiday gimmick to bring joy and Heineken cheer. On the surface the campaign was centered on a branded holiday wrapping paper that would be enjoyed by Heineken loyalists and enthusiasts; however, it was so much more than that. On the back side of the wrapping paper were QR codes and details on how to redeem free Heineken products at local retailers.
To bring this campaign to life, Heineken needed a team of influential Heineken loyalists/enthusiasts. We identified 19 partners in their key market who created 103 pieces of highly enviable content. These posts explained the fun and the benefits that the holiday wrapping paper promotion was bringing to the holiday season. But most importantly, they clarified the steps needed to get the wrapping paper and redeem free Heineken.
The influencers truly outdid themselves bringing the Heineken Holiday Campaign to life earning 700K impressions. Beyond awareness, the program inspired Heineken loyalists as proven by the 15% engagement rate. The best part? The brand secured a 1 year license to leverage this amazing content on their owned social channels and website.