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Senna's Cut • A Social Amplification Building Relevance at Breakneck Speed

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    Netflix

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    SocialSocial AOR

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Case Study

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Building cultural relevance in the blink of an eye.

Netflix, a global leader in entertainment streaming, wanted to bring Ayrton Senna’s incredible story to audiences worldwide through its eponymous new series. The goal was to connect with both Formula 1 enthusiasts and viewers who may not have been familiar with the legendary racer. We aimed to convey the drama and intensity of Senna’s life—both on and off the track—in a way that felt fresh, culturally relevant, and captivating to younger generations. The campaign’s cornerstone was a bold, innovative approach that showcased Netflix’s ability to push storytelling boundaries.

The image depicts two women joyfully embracing amidst a crowd, surrounded by photographers and supporters, conveying a sense of celebration and connection.
The image features a focused young race car driver seated in a racing cockpit, wearing a red jumpsuit, with a helmet displaying a vibrant design visible in the background.

Driving audience engagement with a captivating cut.

Drawing inspiration from Senna’s iconic 1990 Monaco lap record of 1:21.314, we compressed an eight-hour series into an electrifying 1:21.314 edit. Every second of the clip was meticulously synced with the rhythm of his record-breaking drive, distilling his life’s highs and lows into a gripping, pulse-pounding experience. The complexity behind this cut was formidable—requiring analysis of 19 curves, over 50 gear changes, 3337 meters of track, and 2245 individual editing clips and layers. Designed to be consumed in a flash yet rich with detail, the edit introduced audiences to Senna’s relentless intensity in a way that was both thrilling and concise. The campaign launched simultaneously on live TV and social media, leveraging social amplification to generate immediate intrigue and excitement.

Experience the Rush: A Legacy in 1:21.314!

  • The image features the title "SENNA," presented as a Netflix series, with speed metrics and a racetrack outline, suggesting a focus on high-speed racing.
  • The image captures a close-up of a race car driver adorned with a floral wreath, visibly emotional with a tear on his cheek, as he interacts with another individual, set against a racing backdrop.
  • The image shows a serious interaction between a race car driver in a red suit and an older man in a cap, set against a backdrop of racing pits and spectators, suggesting a significant conversation in a racing environment.
  • The image captures a tender moment between a couple in a colorful, festive setting, with the woman playfully kissing the man's forehead, who has a lipstick mark on his cheek, showcasing a joyful and romantic atmosphere.
  • The image features a close-up of a race car driver wearing a helmet adorned with sponsor logos, focusing intently, with the background blurred to emphasize his expression and the speed meter indicating 158 km/h.
  • The image depicts a chaotic scene on a racetrack, where a team of medical personnel is attending to an injured driver lying on a stretcher, while another driver expresses determination with the words "I can't quit" visible on the screen.

Building buzz through influencer partnerships.

To spark conversation online, the campaign leaned into modern viewing habits. Senna’s Cut was expertly crafted to provoke reactions from viewers, including creators who dissected its frames and highlighted pivotal details. Their unique perspectives and intriguing theories, informed by their own knowledge of Senna’s career, sparked a ripple effect as audiences joined the conversation. A live premiere event added a layer of excitement, featuring Formula 1 drivers, journalists and influencers who amplified the campaign’s reach even further. By blending local cultural relevance with global storytelling, the campaign connected with audiences on multiple levels, driving audience engagement and bridging the gap between niche content and mainstream appeal.

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Reigniting a legacy for a new generation.

The campaign redefined how a story could be told, making Senna’s life accessible and engaging for both new and existing fans. By transforming a long-form series into a fast-paced, pause-worthy format, the campaign captivated younger audiences while sparking conversations across social media. The audience engagement extended beyond the edit itself, positioning Netflix as a brand that successfully blends cultural relevance with modern consumption habits. The campaign proved that creative innovation can make even niche stories resonate on a universal scale.

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Results

  • Most-Googled show in Latin America
  • Most-watched show in Latin America
  • +290M impressions
  • 1.6M interactions
  • 1x Cannes Lion

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Build a social-first brand that drives culture on social media and beyond.

A social agency of record that empowers brands to shape social.

To be relevant is to be social. As a social AOR, we create social playgrounds as the go-to destination for brands’ audiences, generating meaningful content with a sharp editorial point of view. We focus on being part of the real and authentic everyday conversations that define the social role of brands today. By providing tools that brands need to foster authentic, meaningful conversations and communities, we help them not only keep up with the accelerating pace of culture, but truly lead within it.

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Explore all the ways we can work together to strengthen your brand's social presence.

From following trends to igniting new ones and so much more, we ensure brands create social ecosystems with clear content strategy and deployment plans—both organic and paid—to boost their presence and adapt their messages to the language of today’s social landscape. Explore all the ways we can work together to strengthen your brand's social presence:

  • Brand social strategy: We analyze the current social landscape of a brand: platform utilization, key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategies for enhancing overall performance.
  • Social brand playbook: We create a strategic social playbook that encompasses the precise articulation of brand tones, content pillars, and highly-targeted audience segments. This approach ensures a more profound impact and engagement with your audience.
  • Social calendar: We craft a dynamic social calendar structured within a strategic framework. This enables the consistent and organic sharing of purpose-driven content across your brand's social platforms.
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Mexico’s top freestyling artist ‘Aczino’ is standing in front of a red car holding a KFC chicken sandwich

The Battle of the Chickens • A Cultural Campaign to Engage With Freestyle Fans

  • Client

    KFC

  • Solutions

    SocialOriginal ContentContent Adaptation and TranscreationSocial CampaignsEconomies & Content at Scale

A culturally-relevant campaign that resonates with young audiences.

With a global presence spanning across the globe, KFC is primarily known for its signature fried chicken. In Mexico, the American brand has firmly established itself as a beloved fast-food chain, with its unique menu and the Colonel’s secret recipe serving as key elements of its brand identity. However, in 2022, the brand ought to introduce a brand-new product to the country: the Kentucky Chicken Sandwich. To generate curiosity, intrigue and conversation surrounding this new creation, we devised an impactful social-first campaign that taps into the power of freestyle rap battles, known as “rooster battles” in Spanish—a perfect match for a chicken-centric brand.

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  • KFC
Client Words This campaign aimed primarily to connect with our younger consumers, promoting the brand in an authentic and organic way while linking it to a winning product like the Kentucky Chicken Sandwich. We always accept the challenge to create actions that build cultural relevance for new generations.
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Ernesto Hernandez

Marketing Manager at KFC Mexico

A three-time world champion amplifies a winning product.

When it comes to driving interest from a specific audience and creating something meaningful for them, partnering with the experts adds an invaluable touch of authenticity. With this in mind, we joined forces with renowned Mexican rapper Aczino, who composed an original song about the Kentucky Chicken Sandwich. We then invited everyone to follow his steps with a simple challenge: craft your finest rhymes and receive a 30% discount. In no time, the initiative sparked a rap frenzy across restaurants, drive-throughs, and social media platforms—amassing over a hundred million views and turning KFC into a three-day trending topic.

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A digital-first campaign with authenticity at its core.

  • Mexico’s top freestyling artist ‘Aczino’ is singing in the car with his friends
  • Mexico’s top freestyling artist ‘Aczino’ is rapping in his car
  • Mexico’s top freestyling artist ‘Aczino’ is sitting in his living room with KFC buckets of chicken and chicken sandwiches in front of him on the table
  • Mexico’s top freestyling artist ‘Aczino’ taking a bite of his KFC chicken sandwich
  • The poster of the social campaign featuring Mexico’s top freestyling artist ‘Aczino’

Unlocking a freestyle frenzy through strategic content.

To amplify the campaign far and wide, our film experts produced a series of promotional music videos starring Aczino. We seamlessly incorporated the artist’s visual identity into the videos, blending it harmoniously with KFC’s signature color palette. This approach, combined with a powerful social strategy, proved to be the perfect recipe for viral success on TikTok. As fans were inspired to showcase their freestyle skills, professional rappers organically joined in, adding to the momentum. Brands across the world replicated the challenge, too, leveraging freestyle to promote cars, nails and even real estate—thus generating a snowball effect that made this KFC launch their most successful to date.

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Black and white poster with Mexico’s top freestyling artist ‘Aczino’ left and right and the white copy in the center that says A RAP BATTLE.
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Press Quote We wanted to do something meaningful and relevant for music fans, and we found an opportunity in freestyle.
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Results

  • 106 million views on TikTok
  • Trending topic in Mexico during the first three days.
  • 198k interactions.
  • 38k comments.
  • 1x El Ojo Award

  • 1x Effies

  • 4x Circulo Creativo Awards

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Your Guide to the Mindset Shifts Driving the 2023 Festive Season in APAC

Your Guide to the Mindset Shifts Driving the 2023 Festive Season in APAC

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Beyond Lunar New Year: the mindset shifts that will drive APAC’s diverse festive calendar in 2023

As the Asia Pacific region moves beyond its first big 2023 celebration and the world settles into the Year of the Rabbit, brands are gearing up for a calendar full of festivities across the region. But are you well versed in the latest changes in consumer behavior and how they are shifting the way people shop, connect and engage with brands?

From expecting a higher degree of honesty and authenticity to how more people are choosing to live alone, this report covers the main mindset shifts we’ve observed in APAC and offers practical advice for brands looking to build or maintain their cultural relevance. With insights from our regional team of experts, you’ll learn how to embrace these changes and celebrate with customers in ways that are actually meaningful to them. 

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One of the most important lessons for any brand looking to engage with consumers in the APAC market is that the region is not a monolith. It’s a collection of cultures, histories, languages and, most importantly, moments of celebration. Lunar New Year, which is one of the biggest celebrations in the calendar, has just passed—but the opportunity for marketers to truly understand what consumers want from them during these festivities is still there.

The APAC calendar is incredibly rich and diverse in regard to festive moments. There may be a few specific dates that take the vast majority of our focus. Still, with brands having to build more and more local relevance, there’s value in considering a wider pool of these crucial moments to connect with customers. 

In Singapore, you may start with Lunar New Year, which is followed by Easter, Ramadan, Vesak Day, Diwali and even National Day, to name a few. In Thailand, the first thought might be Songkran, but what about Māgha Pūjā and Loy Krathong? Over in India, brands often congregate around a wide selection of days, including Holi, Diwali, Gandhi Jayanti, Independence Day or Republic Day, cementing a new normal for hyper-local strategies. 

As you try to win the hearts of consumers in APAC around these dates, it’s important to understand how each market connects with brands and what they expect from them today. For example, we’ve found that many consumers are moving from wanting instant gratification to taking their time and pausing for consideration. We’ve also surfaced a mindset shift in people using digital media for honesty and transparency, rather than validating through positivity. 

To understand more about these mindset shifts, we’ve created a report with practical advice for marketers that will help them navigate both the diversity of APAC’s festive calendar and the common mindset shifts that are uniting a need for a new approach.

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The Whole World is Watching: Amplifying OOH Through Digital

The Whole World is Watching: Amplifying OOH Through Digital

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The Whole World is Watching: Amplifying OOH Through Digital

One of the key challenges brands have faced this year is the need to rethink the role of out-of-home (OOH) advertising experiences within a customer journey that’s become overwhelmingly digital. But for digital-native audiences that gravitate toward experiences, OOH still has plenty of value to offer–especially when amplifying local stories for audiences far and wide.

This was an approach we took with More Than 7, an outdoor exhibit that strove to provide visitors to Chicago’s Grant Park with a historical understanding of the protests that happened there during the 1968 Democratic National Convention–an event that instigated the real-world trial depicted in Netflix’s recently released film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, directed by Aaron Sorkin.

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By recontextualizing archival images of the protests and placing them directly where they were captured, the exhibit offered a profound space for reflection–and offers insight on how brands can build impactful OOH experiences that prompt digital engagement.

Focus Digital Placemaking on Your Activation’s Key Goals

In building an OOH experience that speaks to the modern consumer, adopt a mindset of digital placemaking. Placemaking is the process of creating quality places that people want to live and work in, and these efforts can become amplified through digital elements that aid in the experience and increase the value of the space itself–a process referred to as digital placemaking.

Placemaking must align with your goal for the experience you want to provide your audience in the place. With More Than 7, we wanted to create a space that was contemplative, inviting viewers to linger and reminisce on what had happened there, building their own understanding of the events rather than have us prescribe our own political stance.

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This goal comes to life in the way the exhibit prompted viewers to literally observe the photos from different vantage points. When viewed from the right angle, the images blend in with their surroundings, joining together past and present. While we didn’t overtly call for visitors to share their experience on social, the fun of lining up the images with their surroundings created a natural photo-op, allowing people to share their views digitally as they learned more about the history of the community. This point of interaction shows how OOH experiences can elegantly prompt earned media that starts a cultural conversation and builds relevance to viewers.

Build Value for Audiences Near and Far

Since the pandemic, we’ve all learned how important it is that events and activations reach fans at home. But at-home audiences have always been important to reach–even for OOH activations, and especially ones that have a limited throughput. Even when an experience is closely tied to a local narrative and location like ours, digital elements offer an opportunity to open up that experience to people afar, increasing reach and relevance in the process.

Experience the movement of 1968.

Each stop across our outdoor exhibit prompted viewers to scan a QR code to access an audio track about that location. But the audio guide, collected as a Spotify podcast, wasn’t just for those listening at the park: listeners online could also immerse themselves in the space and feel transported there through the commentary. This touchpoint also helped in building outreach online, with previews of episodes shared through the film’s official Twitter account. As brands consider building location-based spaces, they shouldn’t forget faraway audiences–or their relationship with the brand through social media.

Be Aware of Local Nuances

Finally, when creating an experience within a public space like a park, ensure it lends value to the surrounding community. One of Netflix’s key goals with More Than 7 was to give something back to the city of Chicago by offering an experience that its citizens would enjoy. While The Trial of the Chicago 7 film represents a unique moment in the city’s history, the protests aren’t often talked about, and younger generations in particular may not relate to the impact the events have made.

To ensure such a hyper-local story could be told authentically, we partnered with teams who had close connections to the city, including the production team working on the ground, who were natives to Chicago. The historian who wrote the audio guides also had a tie to the protests: their parents were present as they happened. Through these teams’ participation and input, we could offer a more localized, personal and nuanced take on the project overall.

Essentially, these points are about being authentic to your audience and creating a space for them to reflect, relate and share that experience with others. By infusing digital elements into these spaces, brands can increase the value of a public space and facilitate conversation–driving impact well beyond the borders of a park, much like the protesters of 1968 achieved.

When augmented by digital, out-of-home campaigns balance local stories with wide reach and relevance. The Whole World is Watching: Amplifying OOH Through Digital Like the movement that inspired it, this campaign started in the park—and was heard around the world.
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