2012 Winners & Shortlists

THE DOHA PENGUIN

BrandCASA DEL GELATO
Product/ServiceFROZEN YOGURT AND ITALIAN DESSERT OUTLET
EntrantADABISC Doha, QATAR
CategoryViral and Email Marketing
Entrant Company:ADABISC Doha, QATAR
Advertising/Web Design Agency:ADABISC Doha, QATAR

Brief Explanation

After developing the identity and retail concept for Casa Del Gelato, a new self-service dessert franchise, we were tasked with launching the brand nationally. We explored several possibilities in traditional media, and soon realised the reach and frequency of our advertising wouldn't reach our awareness objective. We then opted for a viral idea, which revolved around the rumour of a lost penguin spotted on Doha's waterfront. Combining online video, social media and a local lifestyle portal, we sparked a debate that ultimately got broadcast globally and elevated the brand into the local limelight.

Credits

Name Company Role
Riad Makdessi Adabisc Executive Creative Director
Goran Zlatevski Adabisc Associate Creative Director
Blake Pickering Adabisc Senior Strategist/Copywriter
Mohammed Mansour Adabisc Head Of Digital
Denver Gomeceria Adabisc Head Of Production
Chantal Mossess Adabisc Client Services Executive