Papa John's

After his now-famous hateful comments, the founder of Papa John’s was dismissed from the company. The brand then brought in new leadership and launched internal programs to promote diversity. But they needed a way to show the public that real change was being made. So, we leveraged a lifelong fan of the brand, Shaquille O’Neal, who became Papa John’s newest board member and franchisee, and helped spread our comeback message, “It’s a Better Day at Papa John’s.”

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A better day at Papa John’s

We tapped into Shaq’s massive social following to get the word out, reveal new menu items, and share funny skits starring the Diesel himself.

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We sent Shaq undercover as a Papa John’s delivery driver to surprise real people and help the brand have fun again.

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The turnaround campaign led to tons of press, the brand’s highest stock price in years, and the biggest sales day of 2019.

A Comeback Story

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prAna

prAna wanted to reach a younger audience that was indifferent to traditional advertising. They needed a Conversationworthy idea that would make a bold statement and resonate with their audience. So we created the Dream Job initiative - a search for one brave person who was willing to publicly quit their day job, in order to chase their dream profession.

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Quit your job to change your life

Within a few weeks, the program earned over 50 million free impressions. The idea connected so strongly with our audience that over 2,400 video entries were submitted. On prAna social channels, fans of the winner will be able to follow her journey throughout the year.

Dream results

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Energizer

Facing a decline in battery usage and struggling to stand out from the competition, the Energizer brand needed to reinvent. We started with a reboot of the company’s greatest asset, who happens to be one of the world’s most iconic mascots. Then we launched his new look across media channels where the brand had never appeared before. Within the first year, battery sales increased by 12.6%, solidifying Energizer as the top battery maker on the planet. 

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Power Suit

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Bigger, better, bunnier

Even though people still loved him, the Bunny was starting to feel like a blast from the past. So we gave him a head to tail makeover for the high-def era.

Built from the paws up

To appeal to a new generation of fans, we brought the Bunny to platforms he’d never explored. We created the brand’s first global Snapchat Lens, iOS stickers, and YouTube :06 bumper ads.


The Bunny Goes Digital

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Insurgent Brands

We helped launch a revolutionary food industry incubator, and the parent of RXBAR, with their first visual identity and website. Working closely with the Insurgent team, we also defined the brand voice and built the foundation for the company positioning.

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Designing the future of better food

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We created a life changing pop-up experience that embodied prAna’s adventurous spirit. This unique activation encouraged people to ‘try on’ an unforgettable experience, instead of clothing.

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Step inside a life-changing room

Stepping into one of our changing rooms challenged people to step out of their comfort zones. Using footage from the event, we created a social campaign that encouraged prAna followers to be more courageous in their own lives <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lifeispractice/" target="_blank">#LifeIsPractice</a>

Try on something less comfortable

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The team at Ugg wanted more men to give their shoes a try. But 65% of guys didn’t even know Ugg made shoes for men. And those who did, thought of Ugg as a female brand. To change their perception, we chose Ugg slippers as our Trojan horse, giving us a way to break into male closets and convince guys of the brand’s comfort appeal. To headline the campaign, we collaborated with two legends who earn their downtime: the Dude himself, and Ugg spokesman Tom Brady. Then we launched the campaign during Tom’s historic four-game NFL suspension, when he was famously sidelined on his couch.

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Do Nothing in UGG

To support the launch, we integrated retail design, digital and social, and partnerships with NFL Redzone. We also created over fifty pairs of custom slippers for celebrity influencers, including Seth Rogen, Dwyane Wade, Rob Gronkowski, and others, earning thousands of free social impressions from those who posted their new kicks. After the launch, we saw a 20% rise in men’s sales and an 81% lift in conversation about the brand.

Partnerships and influencers

Finally, we partnered with stadiums across the NHL network to build the “Do Nothing Penalty Box,” a place where hockey players could kick back and put up their feet in the middle of a hockey game. The penalty box was mentioned continuously during broadcasts, as players entered and exited our branded Ugg experience.

The Do Nothing Penalty Box

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Del Taco

While Del Taco isn’t number one in market share, they do have the freshest food in the category. To tell that story, we launched a campaign starring real employees, who mix, grill and slice around the clock to serve the freshest food you can buy from a drive thru. The campaign led to a 2.7% increase in overall sales in 2018—some of the strongest sales in the industry.


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The hardest working hands in fast food

To support the launch, we gave Del Taco a bold new look that nods to their fifty-four-year history, with shapes and textures inspired by their SoCal heritage and Mexican roots.

A bold new look

To drive the campaign, we created the hashtag #FreshAsDel to let fans know exactly what Del Taco stands for in a tone that made people actually use it. We also doubled-down on our social media programs with Instagram contests, new Snapchat filters, and in-store activations inspired by the hashtag.

#Fresh As Del

Eau de French Fry is an artisan bar soap that smells just like Del Taco's world-famous fries. The bars sold out in just 11 minutes, and were listed on eBay shortly after for over $100. Eau de French Fry also got 310+ on-air TV mentions in less than a&nbsp;day.

French Fry Soap

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DISH Network

In an industry ranked last in customer satisfaction, Dish Network was looking to regain America’s trust. So we turned category convention on its ear, introducing a new kind of spokesman inspired by the company’s foundation story. We called him the “Spokeslistener.” The work helped win 2017’s J.D. Power award for exactly what was broken in the industry: customer service.

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Building a TV company people don’t hate

**We didn’t just want to show people that DISH was listening, we wanted to prove it.**

C+K created a new section of the website devoted to listening to customers (and acting upon it), and landed partnerships with other famous listeners, like Amazon&nbsp;Alexa.

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Prana designs sustainable apparel for travelers and adventurers. To help the brand expand their audience, we encouraged people to seek adventure in the everyday, and to embrace every moment as a chance to better yourself. On social media, we invited fans of our philosophy to share their own progress using #LifeIsPractice.

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Life is Practice

**The ‘life is practice’ mantra has resonated with fans and followers, inspiring people from all walks of life to seek growth in the everyday.**



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RE/MAX

The RE/MAX logo is recognized around the world. But the brand’s visual identity hadn’t changed since the 70s. Camp + King led a massive effort to reinvent the look without losing brand integrity. Spanning 100 countries and over 100,000 agents, the new identity integrates across every touchpoint, from office locations and collateral, to digital, social, and the most recognized yard sign in history.

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A rebrand 45 years in the making

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Amazon

Many Millennials think Amazon Prime’s only perk is free two-day shipping, making them less likely to pay for the service. So, we showed them that Prime offers much more than they think—from groceries, to movies, to music, to two-hour delivery—making it a one-stop shop that simplifies their busy lives.

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Prime to the rescue

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TIG is a bold new snack food contradiction––a savory bar that pairs wholesome ingredients with unexpected junk food flavors. So to spread the word, we created a launch plan packed with as much flavor as a TIG bar.


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The Flavor Kicks You Right in the Chickpeas

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The Midnight Snack You Can be Proud of in Daylight

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We Don't Have Any Nuts

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TIG - When you need to satisfy your salt tooth

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A bold new take on the same old snack bars

<span className="balance-text">**Since TIG is a snack bar that breaks the mold, we created a social campaign that highlights its addictive deliciousness, while celebrating its irresistible weirdness.**</span>


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Love Crunch

In a competitive category known for a focus on flavor and ingredients, Love Crunch needed to stand out. So, we helped them stand up for something bigger. Inspired by the brand’s founding story, we launched a campaign featuring real people who follow their passions to help make the world a better place. The videos exceeded share goals by nearly one thousand percent, leading to huge bumps in aided awareness, consideration and brand power.