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Challenge

A KFC and MAFS love affair

As a longstanding partner of Married at First Sight, KFC aimed to elevate and expand their integrated partnership in 2024. Known for their originality, KFC wanted to align with authentic content that seamlessly fit within the show's context.

The goal was to enhance the perception of KFC as one of high quality. Additionally, KFC sought to align with celebratory moments, positioning the brand as the perfect match for such occasions.

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Solution

Celebratory moments with KFC

Building on the success of Season 10, KFC capitalised on a key celebratory moment within Married At First Sight. By strategically targeting a celebratory moment, KFC was able to elevate its brand, demonstrating that its food is the “perfect match” - just like the contributors in the experiment searching for their perfect partners.

Execution

Working with Nine and Endemol Shine Australia, KFC’s integration occurred during Feedback Week, a critical phase in the experiment where the remaining contributors offer advice and question their fellow couples as the countdown to Final Vows begins. One of the strongest couples, Eden and Jayden, enjoyed a KFC picnic by the harbour, complete with champagne. This moment was a perfect alignment for KFC, as Eden and Jayden were celebrating a significant milestone in their relationship, nearing the end of the experiment and reflecting on their progress as a couple.

KFC-branded playouts were featured during the highly anticipated Dinner Parties. These playouts, which directed viewers to the official Married at First Sight website, ran every time a Dinner Party was held, ensuring KFC’s brand messaging was consistent throughout the series. The campaign was further supported by broadcast billboards and digital extensions, including digital billboards, pause ads, and a premium slate, which enhanced brand association and strengthened the partnership.

Results

A sizable uplift in viewers purchasing KFC

The perfect match, with mass reach

50%

Purchased KFC. The campaign saw a sizable uplift in viewers purchasing KFC in the past 4 weeks.

75%

Recall of KFC ads. 30% higher than the Gemba broadcast benchmark.

31%

Preference amongst viewers. KFC saw an increase among viewers as the favoured fast-food brand.

Source: Gemba Brand Study 2024

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