VITA COCO X WESTON MCKENNIE

VITA COCO X WESTON MCKENNIE

VITA COCO X WESTON MCKENNIE

The Ask

The Ask

Create a purchase-driving retail experience for Vita Coco that leveraged Weston McKennie's MLS partnership to engage soccer fans.

Create a purchase-driving retail experience for Vita Coco that leveraged Weston McKennie's MLS partnership to engage soccer fans.

The Idea

The Idea

Turn product purchase into exclusive access that made retail feel like game day.

Turn product purchase into exclusive access that made retail feel like game day.

The Need

The Need

Strengthen retail engagement by rewarding shoppers with an authentic fan experience that deepened brand affinity and encouraged participation.

The Solution

The Solution

A proof-of-purchase activation unlocked an exclusive meet-and-greet with Weston McKennie, combining retail purchase with a memorable fan experience that encouraged product trial, social sharing, and brand engagement.

The Challenge

THE CHALLENGE

Retail promotions often struggle to create meaningful emotional connections beyond discounts or giveaways, especially in highly competitive beverage categories. Vita Coco needed a way to transform its Publix partnership into a destination experience that felt relevant to soccer fans while encouraging purchase and creating genuine excitement around the brand.

Front Row Fandom

Product Giveaways

Game Day Gear

Branded Photo Moment

MLS Athlete Appearance

Product Showcase

The Results

The Results

By connecting product purchase to exclusive access, the activation transformed a standard retail promotion into a memorable fan experience that rewarded participation with a high-value personal interaction. The combination of celebrity access, branded retail, and shareable moments strengthened brand affinity while naturally connecting Vita Coco with MLS culture at the point of purchase.

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