Cannes Lions
CARAT, New York / MASTERCARD / 2015
Overview
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Credits
Execution
Priceless Table:
Built a five-star restaurant on a Times Square billboard. Cardholders enjoyed a meal catered and delivered by world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson. PR, radio and social drove engagement.
Major League Baseball:
Home Run Derby integration featured SU2C celebrity ambassador, Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet “surprising” game announcer, Pedro Gomez at a stadium restaurant communicating how to dine and donate with MasterCard.
50,000 fans and baseball players at Target Field during ESPN’s broadcast of the All-Star Game held branded signs honoring cancer victims shown live for a :90 in Placard Moment.
Culminated into live $4 million donation presentation during World Series with additional Placard moments.
Outcome
To date, MasterCard donated $16 million+ to SU2C. Additionally:
• MasterCard’s dining category share grew 265%
• On Priceless Table launch day, MasterCard led SOV 30% against competitors, and maintained lead on Visa 27% to 16%
• 685MM digital impressions
• Search CTR grew +190% from 2013 while Cost-Per-Click dropped 72%
• Presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr drove a 25% increase in mentions vs. 2013, reaching nearly 12,000 buzz mentions
• NYC-based national radio personality Elvis Duran heightened awareness of SU2C and Priceless Table by talking with Marcus Samuelsson on-air for 15 minutes
• Top-tier PR in Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes and ABCNews.com.
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