Gulf Union

Gulf Union, a leading juice brand, partnered with Appetite Creative, a creative tech studio specialising in Connected Packaging, to launch an innovative Back to School campaign aimed at schoolchildren. The campaign aimed to create an engaging and memorable experience for young consumers, utilising technology to enhance their interaction with Gulf Union’s products in Saudi Arabia. This experience comprised two captivating games: “Juice Punch” and “Juice Run.” The central objective was to establish how Gulf Union’s juices could provide an energy boost to kids as they returned to school, making their start of the school year exciting and invigorating.

The core challenge was to captivate the attention of school children and create an experience that resonated with them, ensuring that Gulf Union’s products were seen as a vital part of their Back to School preparations. The campaign needed to overcome the common marketing hurdles of reaching and engaging a young demographic. Moreover, the challenge was to convey the message that Gulf Union juices could provide the energy and enthusiasm needed for a successful start to the school year.

To address these challenges, Gulf Union collaborated with Appetite Creative to devise an interactive and playful experience. The campaign introduced two games, “Juice Punch” and “Juice Run,” both designed to entertain and educate. “Juice Punch” engaged players with IQ-based challenges, subtly communicating how the juices could enhance cognitive abilities. “Juice Run” tested players’ speed and attention, symbolising the energetic boost Gulf Union’s juices offered.

The experience was further enriched with a “Selfies” section, allowing players to adorn themselves with a fruity tiara and capture the moment. A “Leaderboard” feature fostered friendly competition, enabling participants to see their rankings and encouraging repeated engagement.

The Back to School campaign by Gulf Union and Appetite Creative successfully engaged students with interactive games that communicated energy and empowerment. By combining fun and education, particularly through the IQ-focused “Juice Punch” game, the brand conveyed cognitive benefits of Gulf Union juices, enhancing its appeal. QR codes streamlined digital interaction, allowing easy access to games and providing Gulf Union with valuable insights into user behavior, reinforcing the brand’s image of vitality and educational value.