case study
8 min read
20 Jan 2022

Crispier, Juicier, Better: 4.29MN Foodies in Philippines Bite Into the New Chicken McDo With 12X Higher Click Rates – Served HOT!

McDonald’s
McDo Chicken Promo
F&B
clicks
Philippines

about McDonald’s

As the world's leading fast-food chain, McDonald's is renowned for its iconic menu and commitment to quality, convenience, and customer service. With a presence in over 110 countries, McDonald's continues to set the standard in the global quick-service restaurant industry.

what McDonald’s PH wanted

  • To promote the new recipe: Highlight the improved and flavourful new Chicken McDo recipes compared to the previous versions, specifically targeting food lovers in Philippines.

  • To drive engagement on the App: Encourage immediate action by driving traffic to the McDelivery app and prompt users to order the new Chicken McDo.

mCanvas’ branding solution

format
Animated interstitial
TAP functionality
targeting
demographic: 18-54 year-old males & females
contextual: keywords related to user searches for online food order/ delivery, burgers, deals & offers, competitors nearby
appographic: apps including Jollibee, KFC, Chowking, Burger King, Boba Recipe, Bilibili, Starbucks, Subway, Trima, Escape Pappa Chef Pizzeria, My Mini Kitchen, Idrink Boba, Idrink Bubble Tea, Idle Burger Empire Tycoon, etc

how the campaign was executed

  • Seamless direction for existing users: Direct users with the McDelivery app on their smartphones via a deep link, for a smooth transition to place orders online.

  • Boost app downloads for new users: Redirect users without the McDelivery app to download it from Play Store, facilitating easy access and increasing the user base on the app.

  • Increase purchase consideration for the product: Encourage users to place orders for the new Chicken McDo with engaging content, targeted ads, and an enticing "Order Now" CTA.

execution

  • The ad begins as a vibrant, single-screen interstitial in the brand’s colours. Using smooth animation, it showcases a comparison of the old and new Chicken McDo recipes, sliding seamlessly into view.

  • The copy, “much sulit” resonates with the target audience in the Filipino language, highlighting the enhanced value and deliciousness of the new recipe. This phrase, meaning “very worth it,” captures user attention and piques curiosity instantly.

  • Then, users can tap the "Order Now" CTA, which directs them to the McDelivery app, where they can enter their details and place an order for the exciting new Chicken McDo, making the experience both enticing and convenient.

  • Alternatively, If users do not have the app installed on their smartphones, then they are directed to the Play Store to download the McDelivery app, before they can place an order.

see the results for yourself

4.29 MN

users reached
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5.85%

CTR

~12X above industry standards

9.8 secs

avg time spent

MOAT by Oracle

58.70%

on Screen %

impressions where at least 1 pixel of the ad was in-view with focus

75.14%

In-View %

unfiltered impressions where at least 50% of an ad was In-View for at least one continuous second

75.10%

Fully On-Screen %

impressions where the ad surface was 100% on-screen for any period of time

- 92.80%

IVT %

unfiltered impressions that were determined to be delivered to an invalid endpoint

positive uplift on key attributes

The Chicken McDo campaign showed uplift in the foll. key brand metrics -

14%

Aided Brand Awareness

16 %

Online Ad Awareness

16%

Message Association

13%

Brand Favourability [TB]

13%

Purchase intent [TB]

campaign performance data

top 5 devices as per engagement

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top sites as per engagement rate

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testimonial
Our key objective was to increase awareness for the new & better Chicken McDo and engage our food-loving audience in the Philippines. mCanvas used their interstitial ad format to deliver a vibrant, engaging creative that effectively highlighted the improvements we’ve done in our Chicken McDo while driving traffic to the McDelivery app. The outstanding results reflected the campaign’s success, with a reach of 4.29 MN users and double-digit brand uplift across KPIs, proving the power of targeted, immersive advertising.
Ashley Santillan - Delgado, Marketing Director, McDonald's Philippines
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