Household & domestic

Case Study • MMA Smarties, Best in show, LATAM, 2018

Güd, a dog food brand, achieved 67 million impressions on social media, raising awareness of the brand in Brazil.

Smart Data Works: Delivering ideas for product improvement and shopper understanding

Research Paper • Nikolai Reynolds, Stefan Maas and Robert Wiggall, ESOMAR, Fusion, 2018

Mars Petcare, a pet food and animal care brand, cut through non-relevant data to better understand its shoppers' needs in the UK.

The megabrands: The top 100 FMCG brands worldwide

Article • Euromonitor Strategy Briefings, October 2018

Looks at the biggest FMCG brands in the world, including what the megabrands are and categories that count in the top 100.

Mars Petcare México: Adoptafest - The biggest adoption event in Mexico

Case Study • SABRE Awards, Gold, LATAM, Consumer Products/Services, 2018

Pedigree, a pet food brand, launched Adoptafest in Mexico to encourage the public to adopt a dog through a digital activation and influencer outreach.

MARS NZ: Pedigree SelfieSTIX

Case Study • Direct Marketing Association - US, Gold, 2018

Pedigree, a pet food company, raised brand awareness and sales of DentaSTIX with an innovation allowing New Zealand users to take selfies with their dogs – using DentaSTIX and the accompanying SelfieSTIX.

My MAH Vet Offers

Case Study • MMA Smarties, Silver, North America, 2018

Merck Animal Health, an animal health company, launched an app for both vet clinics and pet owners to manage their coupons and rebates, which led to more sales of its flea and tick medication, Bravecto.

Nestlé SA (Household and domestic)

Article • Euromonitor Profiles, July 2018

This Company Profile from Euromonitor provides key details and analysis of Nestlé's pet care brands, including Prurina and Bakers.

Mars: Pedigree SelfieSTIX by Colenso BBDO

Gunn Report • Gunn Insights, July 2018

Pedigree, the pet food brand, transformed its treat product into a positive every day purchase in New Zealand through a campaign that created a mobile accessory and app that appealed to both pets and their owners.

Mars calls on brands to support wildlife projects

News • 25 June 2018

GLOBAL: Mars, the multinational food group and one of the biggest advertisers in the world, is calling on other brands to join it in a global initiative aimed at funding animal welfare and conservation projects.

Pedigree Child Replacement Programme

Case Study • Cannes Creative Lions, Gold, Creative Effectiveness Lions, 2018

Pedigree, a pet food brand, increased its sales and dog adoptions by creating the Pedigree Child Replacement Programme, which targeted the parents of children who have left their home in New Zealand.

Central Veterinary Clinic: Pooh – The Bionic Cat

Case Study • SABRE Awards, Gold Sabre Award For Healthcare Providers, EMEA, 2018

Central Veterinary Clinic, the biggest vet hospital in Bulgaria, and Let's Adopt Bulgaria, an animal charity, launched a campaign to raise public awareness about how we treat pets.

The world's best FMCG campaigns and companies 2018

Gunn Report • Gunn Articles, May 2018

Looks into which FMCG campaigns, along with the agencies that have worked on FMCG campaigns, have performed best over the past year.

Merck Animal Health: If This Dog Could Talk

Case Study • SABRE Awards, North America, Animal Care, 2018

Merck Animal Health, an animal health company, gained share of voice and market share in the US by launching the If This Dog Could Talk campaign, which gave dogs a voice.

Whiskas Kitten Kollege: Finding a voice amidst an internet obsession

Case Study • Diana Lopes, WARC Awards, Bronze, Effective Content Strategy, 2018

Cat food brand Whiskas created a branded content platform to consolidate its position in the UK as the reference in cat care and stand out in a crowded arena.

The trap of iconic brands that may be too old for their own good

Article • Geoffrey Precourt, Event Reports, ANA 2018 Brand Masters, March 2018

Land O’Lakes, the agriculture and food company, faced the challenge of blending its proud heritage with changing consumer tastes.

Pedigree: 'Child Replacement Programme' (New Zealand)

Gunn Report • Gunn Media, 2018

Contains the creative for the 'Child Replacement Programme' campaign for Pedigree by the agency Colenso BBDO in New Zealand.

Mars Petcare builds direct relationships

News • 08 March 2018

PALM DESERT, CA: Mars Petcare, the pet food manufacturer, is constructing more direct connections with consumers as a means of transforming its business and building its brand alike.

How Mars Petcare learned to think like a direct-brand startup

Article • Geoffrey Precourt, Event Reports, IAB 2018 Annual Leadership Meeting, February 2018

Mars Petcare has moved beyond traditional means of promoting and selling products for cats and dogs in order to thrive in a changing consumer ecosystem.

Pedigree: 'Child Replacement Programme' (New Zealand)

Gunn Report • Gunn Creative, 2018

Contains the creative for the 'Child Replacement Programme' campaign for Pedigree by the agency Colenso BBDO in New Zealand.

Pets at Home: VIP club

Case Study • Direct Marketing Association - UK, Bronze, 2017

Pet supplies retailer Pets at Home enhanced its VIP loyalty club to deliver more personalised content and strengthen its relationship with per owners in the UK.

Pets at Home: Find my VIP

Case Study • Direct Marketing Association - UK, Bronze, 2017

Pet supplies retailer Pets at Home maximised chances of lost pets in the UK being reunited with their owners by leveraging its 6,000,000 user-strong VIP app.

Child Replacement Program

Case Study • Case Studies on WARC, 2017

PEDIGREE, a pet food brand, increased its sales and dog adoptions by creating the 'PEDIGREE Child Replacement Program', which targeted the parents of children who have left home in New Zealand.

Whiskas: Kitten Kollege – Using an internet obsession to change a marketing approach

Case Study • Diana Lopes, James Miller and Katie Griffiths, Account Planning Group - (UK), 2017

Whiskas, a cat care brand, stood out in the digital market by utilising popular culture and creating the 'Kitten Kollege' campaign in the UK, which taught owners about cat care and kittens about being an adult cat.

Nestlé Purina: 360° Passion: Purina's customer engagement

Case Study • Direct Marketing Association - US, Runner Up, Best Use of Email, 2017

Purina, Nestle's corporate pet food brand, launched a direct mail campaign in Italy to create more personalised interactions with its customers and obtain more valuable client data.

The Pedigree Pawsome Programme

Case Study • MMA Smarties, Silver, India, 2017

Pedigree Petfoods, the international pet food brand, used an app to encourage Indian consumers to switch to branded pet food from home cooked food for their animals.