Uber Eats unveils latest creative executions in ‘Tonight… I’ll Be Eating’ campaign
Uber Eats has unveiled the latest creative touchpoints in its award winning Tonight I’ll Be Eating campaign developed by Mediacom, oOh!media, Blockhead, JCDecaux and Hello Social.
Launching this month, the multi-channel approach will see Paris Hilton and the Irwin family feature in a variety of creative, from 3D billboards, to canine capers, and even a journey into a metaverse style world.
The innovative new creative from Uber Eats agency village is the next phase in the unlikely partnership between the Irwins and their new American heiress zoo keeper, bringing Paris’ iconic blend of glitz and glamour to a variety of new advertising formats.
Says David Griffiths, head of marketing, Uber Eats ANZ: “After a fantastic launch to the campaign it’s great to now unveil the next phase of content to keep Paris Hilton and The Irwin’s story fresh and engaging for Aussie consumers. Working with our partners we’re excited to push innovation in key areas across oOh and in social via the metaverse.”
Out of the wild, Uber Eats and oOh!media have brought to life a city-dwelling giraffe for the ultimate 3D experience.
Says Neil Ackland, chief content, marketing and creative officer and Poly CEO: “We loved working on this brief because the idea jumped off the page, so it seemed more than fitting that POLY work with Special Group and Uber Eats to make their idea literally jump off our billboard. oOh!’s six-storey high digital screen ‘The Bourke’ has been used to incredible effect utilising the latest 3D animation techniques to bring the campaign to life. The sheer scale of the screen along with this fun creative execution will make the Uber Eats campaign truly unmissable.”
Located in central Melbourne, the 3D billboard features Princess Lasagne Baby, a young Australia Zoo giraffe named, of course, by Paris.
To really send Australia’s canine companions barking, Uber Eats together with JCDecaux’s Creative Solutions team created Australia’s first-ever doggie sized billboards.
Says Essie Wake, chief marketing officer at JCDecaux: “JCDecaux’s Creative Solutions team rose to the challenge set by Uber Eats, creating and installing six small billboards – the perfect size for dogs – in select high-footfall areas in NSW and Victoria. Each installation was connected to a 6×3 JCDecaux Large Format site to capture the attention of pedestrians, their dogs and passing vehicles.”
The billboards, featuring the Irwins, Paris and her beloved chihuahuas, are 80 per cent smaller than the 6×3 Large Format panels they are attached to – the perfect size for pooches.
Fancy a Metaverse style adventure with Paris Hilton & The Irwins? Hello Social has developed just that, creating a digital experience that allows families to explore the Australia Zoo map from their living room via smartphone, tablet, computer, or smart TV.
The ungated virtual reality environment houses learning and entertainment for the whole family. Audiences can explore 12 exhibits which include animal encounters narrated by Paris and The Irwins’, Augmented Reality experiences that bring the animals to life in your own home, plus hidden Uber Eats promo codes.
Says Maddie Marovino, director of client experience at Hello Social: “YouTube and Google search data informed us there is global fascination with zoo tours. This insight coupled with incredible talent and distinctive Australia Zoo assets allowed us to bring the experience to life at scale. Why watch ads when you can play them. The idea allows millions of families across the country to experience Australia Zoo Uber Eats style, spend more time with our content and be driven in app to order with promos.”
Creative: Uber Eats Baby Giraffe 3D Billboard
Agency: Mediacom, oOh!media, Blockhead
Creative: Uber Eats Doggie Billboard
Agency: Mediacom, JCDecaux Creative Solutions
Creative: Paris Hilton & The Irwins Australia Zoo Adventure Agency: Hello Social
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These ideas feel like agency village or like the media agency came up with them. The formats (3D billboards and dog eye level billboards) have been done to death and whilst the former I’m sure has wow factor, they don’t really move the bar creatively. Curious how no one from Special was quoted.
https://www.adsoftheworld.com/campaigns/bark-in-the-park
Seems o be promoting the Zoo – not Uber Eats.
We need our photography back.
Good to see such a huge brand donate so much marketing budget to Australia Zoo.
This is the outdoor company clumsily stepping all over the creative idea aided and abetted by the media agency
I love seeing this happen to others as it’s just proof neither have any idea what they are doing creatively.
Special would be cringing looking at this no wonder they are not credited.
Word of advice if you want to be seen as more creative work with it not against it and don’t overclaim.
It’s painfully obvious when an idea has come from a media agency. But some tell tale signs for people unfamiliar with their ways.
1. The idea is always an idea that’s been done before
2. They sacrifice any branding for the product or brand in place of trying to create a one off case study to sell to other agencies.
3. The execution is always a waste of time and money
reading this comment section, you’d ask yourself why any brand tries at all.
Well done Uber and team, keep pushing forward.
Special and Uber had little to do with this. It’s mainly the outdoor company and media agency trying to build their creative reputation with terrible work. Tom and Jules would be embarrassed with this.