Coca Cola Novida Launch

Coca Cola Novida Launch

Coca Cola Novida Launch: National Product Launch Success

Integrated Experiential & Digital Campaign

4 Regions

Nationwide Coverage

380+

Activation Events

1.2M

Product Samples

The Challenge

Coca Cola needed to launch Novida, a new malt-based non-alcoholic beverage, across Uganda. The challenge was creating widespread awareness and driving trial adoption in both urban centers and rural communities, while competing in an already crowded beverage market.

Our Strategy

We developed a comprehensive multi-channel campaign that combined:

  • Experiential Marketing: Creating memorable product sampling experiences across the country
  • Digital Activation: Leveraging social media and influencer partnerships to amplify reach
  • Trade Engagement: Building strong retailer relationships to ensure product visibility and availability
  • Cultural Relevance: Adapting messaging and activations to local languages and cultural preferences

Implementation

Our nationwide campaign featured:

Market Activation
  • 380+ experiential events
  • Branded mobile sampling units
  • Market storming activities
  • In-store promotions
Digital Engagement
  • Social media campaigns
  • Influencer partnerships
  • User-generated content contests
  • Digital sampling vouchers

Results Delivered

Product Awareness

Achieved over 85% brand awareness in target markets within the first three months of launch.

Product Trial

Distributed 1.2 million product samples, with a 42% conversion rate to purchase.

Market Penetration

Successfully established product presence in over 12,000 retail outlets across urban and rural Uganda.

Digital Engagement

Generated over 4 million social media impressions and 180,000 campaign-related engagements.

"Motion Media's integrated approach to our Novida launch delivered exceptional results. Their understanding of local market dynamics and ability to execute consistently across both urban and rural settings was impressive. The campaign established Novida as a recognized brand in record time."

- Coca Cola Marketing Director, East Africa

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Project Information

  • Client: Coca Cola Uganda
  • Category: FMCG / Beverage
  • Location: Uganda (Nationwide)
  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Target: Urban & Rural Consumers
  • Key Services: Experiential Marketing, Digital, Trade Engagement