Japanese retailer UNIQLO brought a five-meter thermal HEATTECH shirt to the Emporium in Melbourne via social transformation company 1000heads.
The campaign, with the creative lens #StayWarm, aims to position UNIQLO as the destination for winter warmth, sparking interest and boosting HEATTECH trial rates.
As commuters walked through the shirt, they were blasted with hot air from the infrared heaters and LED lights emulating the feeling of HEATTECH products and getting their "Thermie" (a thermal selfie) taken.
Once outside, they scanned a QR code and received their digital Polaroid, which included a retail redemption code for one free selected HEATTECH item.
UNIQLO also launched a nationwide social competition, using an AR filter the audience could share their best "Thermies" to win one of two $500 UNIQLO vouchers. The competition was promoted through marketing materials at the event and on social media to reach a wider audience beyond Melbourne.
1000heads general manager Fiona Harris said the team wanted to give UNIQLO fans the ultimate experience.
"So we crafted a three-phase approach to the activation, incorporating a physical installation as well as digital and social components all under the umbrella of #Staywarm with HEATTECH," Harris said.
"1000heads approached the experience in a way that merged the IRL activation and the digital experience to drive scale and conversations both on the ground and online."
UNIQLO marketing manager Johanna McNicoll said the brand was so excited to bring HEATTECH to life through this immersive activation and to close the loop with a free sample.
"Allowing Melburnians to see for themselves just how great our HEATTECH thermals really are, right as we begin to feel the cold bite of winter," McNicoll said.
"A beloved product category globally, HEATTECH is light, warm and versatile, and a perfect addition to any Australian’s winter wardrobe.”
CREDITS
Social Transformation and Creative Agency: 1000heads
Fiona Harris – General Manager
Mark Lloyd – Group Account Director
Daniel Koublachvili – Creative Technology Director
Jessica Freeman – Senior Account Manager
Luke Stevenson – Technical Director
Simran Lala – Account Executive
Noah Melamed – Junior Technologist
Derek Tran - Junior Technologist
Set building, design and manufacturer for event service and brand activations: Alchemy
Charlie McDonald - Logistics Manager
Emily Lloyd - Project Manager
Anthony Shone - Production Manager
UNIQLO
Johanna McNicoll – Marketing Manager
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