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Launching and scaling a mobile-first e-commerce start-up

Article • Yuri Ivanov, WARC Exclusive, September 2020

Joom’s co-founder reveals five lessons when building a better mobile commerce experience.

SSE Riga Alumni Association: Let's beat Stanford

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Gold, Euro Effies, 2014

This case study describes how SSE Riga Alumni Association, an academic institution, targeted alumni, graduates and potential donors with games and a website, leading to improved overall donations.

Directorate-General Health & Consumers (DG SANCO): Ex-smokers are Unstoppable

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Gold, Best innovative use of print Award, Euro Effies, 2012

Rather than offer a direct anti-smoking message, this campaign celebrates the ability of ex-smokers to stay away from tobacco.

Maggi Idea Launch

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Entrant, Euro Effies, 2010

This case study outlines how Nestlé responded to a reduction in the market for food products such as soups and seasonings in the struggling Baltic economies of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Lenor Parfumelle - 'Dresses in luxury'

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Entrant, Euro Effies, 2010

As the economic downturn reached a peak in 2008–09, Lenor sought to roll out a new super-premium brand extension, the Parfumelle Collection, in 16 Eastern Europe markets, including the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

Olfen Patch – Don't let it hurt any more!

Case Study • Universal McCann, 2008

Olfen Patch is a unique analgesic and anti-inflammatory plaster suitable for a wide range of pain-relieving needs.

Nordea Bank - Growing together with Latvian football

Article • Sponsorship Works, 2007, pp. 191-197

Nordea Bank is the largest financial institution in the Nordic area, and started its operations in Latvia in 2000, mostly aiming at corporate clients.

Case study: differentiating a brand through direct engagement

Article • Carole Lowe and Jasmine Skee, Admap, October 2007, Issue 487, pp. 28-30

In just five years, O2 has become the largest mobile brand in the UK, with over 18 million customers.

Sensodyne - Recommended by Dentists

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Gold winner, 2006

This is a story about the power of focus. By refocusing on its core essence of the 'So effective, dentists recommend it' campaign, Sensodyne was able to not only beat off the threat of a major competitive launch, but also doubled its set objectives growing European sales by 20% and value market share by 1.1%.

Pantene - Pro-V Pro Health

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Bronze winner, 2006

Pantene Pro-V had enjoyed consistent, strong media support over recent years, but had failed to achieve the expected market results or a boost in brand image.

Bankserviss: Film - 'Yurmala', 'Dmitry' and 'Granny' (Latvia)

Rankings • WARC Creative 100, 2006

Contains the film creative 'Yurmala', 'Dmitry' and 'Granny' for Bankserviss by the agency Zoom in Latvia.

Olympus Mju Mini - New Eyes V

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Bronze winner, 2005

The success of the campaign 'New Eyes V' was based on introducing the high-end camera brand Olympus to young and fashionable buyers.