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German Doner Kebab (GDK) is launching its first-ever US campaign marked by three weirdly fastinating spots that properly introduces the restaurant chain to Americans.
Helmed by agency Quality Meats, the series of adverts are aimed at expanding the audiences' perception of kebabs.
While kebabs are often associated with Middle-Eastern cuisine, GDK wants to show America that it can also be a delicacy they already love — gyros.
GDK Global CMO Thorsk Westphal shared his thoughts behind the campaign, saying the brand wanted to "edutain" consumers while leaning into the open-mindedness of Gen Z and Americans when it comes to QSR preferences.
Quality Meats Co-Founder and Co-CCO Gordy Sang reinforced these sentiments and told DesignRush:
"People are trying new cuisines with bold and unique ingredients, so the idea of "Open Your Mouth Mind!" was to create intrigue about this unfamiliar product, and make people feel somewhat insecure they're being close-minded with their food choices."
"The character we chose was someone who we wanted to bring to life the bold loud flavors of the product, but in human form. Flula Borg was our north star," he added.
With quirky visuals and the use of absurdist humor, the campaign titled "Open Your Mouth Mind" hopes to capture the hearts of Gen Z audience in an entertaining way that appeals to them.
It's a sound brand marketing strategy that lets the brand shine, especially as it enters an entirely new market.
Working with experienced ad agencies like Quality Meats ensure brand campaigns like GDK's reach their target audience and build a great first impression.
Open Your Mind and Your Mouth
GDK's first spot "America" starts off with fast-paced sequences where a man talks to Americans and tells them kebabs aren't always meat on a stick.
"Don't be silly, Billy. It's like sandwich, but also not sandwich," the man says, as lo-fi graphics, emojis, and bouncing german doner kebabs grace the screen simultaneously.
"It's not weird, you're weird! Stop acting so sus, it's delicious!" he concludes.
The second commercial "What's This?" follows the same premise and trippy visuals, with the man using specific language that the Gen Z mind could comprehend and appreciate.
This time, the advert blends video game graphics, cut-and-paste imagery, paired with mouthwatering shots of the doner to get viewers hungry and keep them entertained.
The final ad "Let's Get Burgers" highlights GDK's other offerings, such as the "Doner Burger" and cheese fries.
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