DDB LIVE Hong Kong and The Laughing Cow show parents the true value of wholesome family time

Inspired entirely by kids, DDB LIVE Hong Kong has developed an activation campaign for “The Laughing Cow” of Bel groupe (Bel) that brings families together through happy and wholesome family fun.

“The Laughing Cow” (TLC) has always been a brand that’s about turning goodness into cheerfulness. With school children and parents facing increasing pressure with demanding work and school schedules, TLC recognized families have begun to lack quality time together, which allows them to truly bond. TLC wanted to be the enabler and get families to spend happy and unstructured free time together.

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To create happy, as well as genuine family time, TLC first laid the groundwork by recruiting 100 kids from various primary schools to become their ‘Kid Consultants’. These kids were then interviewed about what they thought was the best way to spend time with their families. The interviews all unveiled the same truth: happy time for kids was actually very simple; all they wanted was to go to the park or the beach with their moms and dads.

Riding on this insight, a viral video was launched on Facebook to kick-start the campaign. The video contrasted the differences between parents’ and kids’ ideas of happy family time. It highlighting that parents always plan meticulously for the perfect family day out. But what kids really want is much simpler – they just want to be with their parents.

Once the conversation about happy family time had got started, TLC took to the streets with a mobile truck activation. Six of the best family time ideas from the ‘Kid Consultants’ were chosen and developed into special ‘TLC Family Time Kits’. Along with delicious TLC products and coupons, each kit included the necessary tools or toys for parents and their kids to enjoy a particular activity together. They included a flying disc kit, a planting kit, a ball game kit, camping kit, a sand castle kit, and a drawing kit.

While the mobile truck traversed Hong Kong, TLC encouraged families to hop on board and enjoy simple happy family time together, and receive one of our six ‘TLC Family Time Kits’. Families were also encouraged to post pictures of their family having fun at the family wheel on social media. Ads and advertorials will also run in newspapers and magazines.

“Bel groupe is committed to sharing smiles through the unique experience of dairy goodness and the Laughing Cow brand is at the forefront of promoting happy family time to Hong Kong families. By partnering with DDB, we have developed this activation campaign to encourage family bonding through the fun and playfulness of our cheese snacks,” said Gaelle Launay, General Manager of Bel Greater China.

“We understand how hard it is to balance family and work life in this city. It seems hard for families to have the time to create happy family memories together. Our campaign for TLC shows that having fun is much simpler than we all thought,” said Valiant Yip, Head of DDB LIVE at DDB Group Hong Kong.

The Laughing Cow Family Wheel mobile truck will be stationed in popular family venues in Hong Kong from 25 March until 4 April.

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Audio Visual Editor – Alex Li