BALCONY

TitleBALCONY
BrandMcDONALD'S CHINA
Product / ServiceMcDONALD'S
CategoryA09. Retail stores, restaurants & fast food outlets
EntrantTBWA\SHANGHAI, CHINA
Entrant Company TBWA\SHANGHAI, CHINA
Advertising Agency TBWA\SHANGHAI, CHINA
Media Agency OMD CHINA Shanghai, CHINA
Production Company CASES FILMS Shanghai, CHINA

Credits

Name Company Position
Christine Xu Mcdonald's China Vp/Cmo
Agatha Yap Mcdonald's China Senior Marketing Directior
Brian Swords TBWA Shanghai Managing Director
Jane Lim TBWA Shanghai Business Director
Travis Zhou TBWA Shanghai Associate Account Director
Gordon Shu TBWA Shanghai Executive Creative Director
Yvonne Ye TBWA Shanghai Creative Director
Jocelyn Tse TBWA Shanghai Associate Planning Director
Mo Chan TBWA Shanghai Head Of Tv
Steven Chung TBWA Shanghai Creative Director

Brief Explanation

Fast Food in China was moving very fast along the growth of country, with constant promotions for quick transactions. The category had become extremely functional. Worst is, everyone became identical. To find a way to win the hearts of our customers, we went back to the essences of McDonald’s brand. Around the world, McDonald’s has always been a hub for its convenience. Research indicated this ‘hub’ in China is much more emotional. It’s where people come together to re-live those human connections that is increasingly lacking of in modern China. The idea ‘It’s good to get together’ aimed to celebrate this. By becoming a hub of human connections, enjoyment at McDonald’s is beyond food but meaningful moments between people. We told a story of our young adults. They are the future of China, yet suffer from immense pressure from the uncertainties it bring. With “68% [claiming] their generation is struggling to find jobs”, they know it’s a long way to go before they can realize their dreams. These are the emotional pressures get in the way of connecting with loved ones. However no matter the stress and difficulty McDonald’s is here with them, for good. It’s good to get together.