Supporting IKEA and H&M with the launch of Atelier100, a new 'hyper local' retail brand (phase 1)

The Brief

AM+A were contracted to launch the new Atelier100 brand for H&M and IKEA, based on a ‘hyper local’ retail ethos to support local creatives, makers and manufacturers

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Our Solution

London-wide OOH poster spreading campaign strategy - securing out of home (OOH) advertising in key 'creative hubs' across London to raise widespread awareness for the 'open call' phase of the launch amongst London's creative communities
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Partnerships and collaborations with relevant cultural groups - collaborating with key partners (e.g. charities, workshops, colleges and exhibition spaces) to generate exposure for the Atelier100 brand with relevant online audiences
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Press office and media engagement - Maximise Europe-wide press coverage for the 'open call' phase of the Atelier100 programme through traditional press pitching and media engagement
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Paid social media campaign - support other key phase 1 tactics with a paid social media campaign specifically targeting creatives and makers living and working within 100km of central London

What They Said

"AM+A's hard work was integral to the success of the Atelier100 project. Their expertise in a number of areas - ranging from press office services and media management to OOH advertising, influencer engagement and paid SoMe - helped launch a new 'hyper-local' retail brand."
An Atelier100 spokesperson

The Results

Placed 3,000 guerrilla marketing posters and 40 OOH adverts in key creative hubs throughout London
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Gained 43 branded posts and mentions from 20+ partners, reaching - 745,000+ key creative audiences
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Created 131 media clippings with estimated audience of 730,000,000 and AVE of $1,300,000
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International coverage for the project with clippings in 10+ countries including US, Japan and China
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Paid social campaign generated 975,736 impressions, with a reach of 727,945 and 5,136 total clicks

Over 500 applicants received as a result of the campaign, with 30 selected for the project

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Skills & Services Delivered

Campaign management

Media buying

Influencer engagement

Partnerships and collaborations

Press office services

Content creation

Social media marketing

Recent Work