How YSL engaged with Anghami listeners to launch their new fragrance using the immersive audio 8D technology.
THE CHALLENGE
MOVING CLOSER FROM A DISTANCE
March 2020: L'Oréal launched their latest female fragrance “YSL Libre”, featuring the sights of sounds of their brand ambassador, global pop sensation Dua Lipa.
Sponsoring one of her top playlists on Anghami, the campaign made a lot of noise with streams increasing by 440% in less than 2 weeks. Then, Covid-19 struck, and the campaign placed on PAUSE.
August 2020: Staging a comeback YSL and Anghami set out to re-ignite the YSL Libre campaign which had sat dormant for the past 5 months. The comeback had to be well orchestrated, and in tune with the challenges which the Covid-19 crisis had brought to the mix:
Fragrances are highly experiential products. How would the campaign build awareness and engagement and get users to feel the intense power of YSL Libre in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic, when consumers were practicing caution, locked indoors and socially distancing themselves?
THE APPROACH
INTRODUCING A VIRTUALLY IRRESISTIBLE CONNECTION
Fragrance ads build emotive connections, by inspiring a range of feelings and fantasies. Leverage Anghami’s newly introduced commercial opportunity “Immersive 8D Audio Ads” YSL became the first brand in the region to pioneer the development of a highly experiential journey for YSL’s Libre brand, featuring Dua Lipa.
Cutting edge 8D immersive audio technology helped to recreate the previously designed YSL Libre audio ads into the new 8D format, with distribution commencing across the GCC, targeting females (18-44).
“Immersive or augmented reality Audio is a sound design technique that places the listener at the heart of the action. Users can be transported to places and experiences all through the power of sound. In simple terms, it is virtual SOUND reality. The technology gave users a unique experience, where Dua Lipa’s voice empowered women and enticed engagement, ultimately bringing the perfume brand closer to its potential consumers.
THE RESULTS
THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
Upper funnel impact
Mid funnel impact
