OPPORTUNITY
Launch Giovanni Rana, Italy's #1 filled pasta brand, in the US.
THE DIGGING
WHAT WE LEARNED
Giovanni Rana’s story is a case study in authenticity, yet most Italian brands are telling a similar tale. As everyone from Mama Ragu to the Olive Garden has jumped onboard the “heritage” bandwagon, consumers are growing wary, savvy to the fact that most heritage stories are fabricated in a marketing department.
INSIGHT
In a category where everyone touts heritage, authenticity must be proven.
IDEA
Invite America to dinner at the Rana’s.
To introduce America to the Rana’s, we’ll show - not tell - them the Rana story. “Dine with Rana” will invite every American to dine at the family’s home in Italy, and rent out every AirB&B in Verona to accommodate them.
EXECUTION
(Launching November 2016)
Invitations
Seeded across TV, print, digital/social, in-store & OOH
PRESS TOUR
Creates buzz around the event
EVENT-RECIPE VIDEOS
Seed the menu, introduce the product, and build anticipation for event day
ORGANIC SOCIAL CONTENT
Amplifies event coverage
DINNER PARTY KITS
Sent to attendees post-event to spread the Rana love from family to family