Hot Takes On Hot Shakes

In 2023 Costa Coffee launched its groundbreaking new product, the Hot Milkshake with an “Unbelievable” themed influencer marketing campaign and supporting pop up in central London. The objectives were ambitious: to elevate awareness of the Hot Milkshake range and drive excitement around the launch, especially amongst Gen Z, resulting in increased footfall in stores. 11 carefully selected creators produced a vast range of content, which played on the theme of ‘unbelievable’, captivating audiences and sparking intrigue in the launch. From mind-bending special effects to jaw-dropping transformations, every piece of content showcased the Hot Milkshake in a truly unforgettable light. The results surpassed KPIs and Brand Lift studies revealed significant uplifts in awareness and action intent, especially among the brand’s target audience, firmly positioning Costa as an innovator in the drinks space.