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Lidl goes heavy on contemporary Christmas anecdotes in ‘big on quality’ spot

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Lidl has given its 'big on quality' brand promise a festive makeover in 'A Christmas You Can Believe In' spot that's heavy on festive anecdotes.

This is Karmarama’s first Christmas ad for Lidl since it was appointed in December of last year. The Accenture-owned shop - who was tasked with creating a fresh long-term brand strategy - decided to continue using the 'Big on quality, Lidl on price' catchphrase, but placing more emphasis firmly on the first half. 

To convince shoppers it is more than just a discounter, the 'big on quality' push is at the heart of its Christmas spot.

It focuses on how shoppers can have a ‘Christmas they believe in.’ Never one to go overboard on over the top fairy tale ads, Lidl instead presents Christmas is in its most real form, packed with anecdotes that its viewers can relate to.

The voiceover opens the ad with 'At Lidl, we're big on Christmas' against a backdrop of a festive scene packed with Christmas references; a perfectly decorated Christmas house surrounded by red robins, piles of presents, reindeers and snowmen. It turns out the scene is depicted on a lorry which drives off as the voiceover continues, 'not that kind of Christmas... one you can believe in.' 

It then flicks through various relatable anecdotes that capture what Christmas truly means for majority of people; failed wifi when video calling family abroad, using spare deckchairs for dining chairs and gorging out on food as 'its Christmas.' 

To make it feel as real as possible, Karmarama conducting research in the hunt for festive anecdotes. Social anthropology and data analysis revealed new traditions like the relief when you open the oven and the turkey looks perfect, and the thrill of driving home from the supermarket knowing that you’ve got everything on the list.  

The multi-channel campaign will include in-store, out-of-home, radio, digital display, digital Films, TV BVOD, and social. Media planning was by OMD, and buying by Starcom. Social was by 360i.

Discussing the launch of its Christmas ad, Claire Farrant, marketing director Lidl GB, said: “Christmas is a time for togetherness and enjoying your family traditions, whatever they are. During Christmas we are surrounded opulence and grandeur and our campaign is trying to cut through that.

“Our focus on quality at a Lidl price ensures shoppers don’t have to compromise, and can everything they want this festive season, whether it’s our acclaimed Hortus gin range, premium cheeses or free-range turkeys. That’s a ‘Christmas you can believe in.”

Adding to this, Joe Holt and Luke Ramm, creative directors at Karmarama, said: “There’s a better Christmas than the one we see in films. It’s one where love is actually in the air, where family and friends enjoying great food and drink is all that matters. It’s a Christmas you can believe in and you’ll find it at Lidl.”

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Date: November 2019
Lidl UK goes heavy on contemporary Christmas anecdotes in ‘big on quality’ festive spot.
This is Karmarama’s first Christmas ad for Lidl since it was appointed in December of last year. The Accenture-owned shop - who was tasked with creating a fresh long-term brand strategy - decided to continue using the 'Big on quality, Lidl on price' catchphrase, but placing more emphasis firmly on the first half. 
To convince shoppers it is more than just a discounter, the supermarket has given the 'big on quality' promise a festive makeover for its Christmas spot.
It focuses on how shoppers can have a ‘Christmas they believe in.’ Never one to go overboard on over the top fairy tale ads, Lidl instead presents Christmas is in its most real form, packed with anecdotes that its viewers can relate to.
The voiceover opens the ad with 'At Lidl, we're big on Christmas' against a backdrop of a festive scene packed with Christmas references; a perfectly decorated Christmas house surrounded by red robins, piles of presents, reindeers and snowmen. It turns out the scene is depicted on a lorry which drives off as the voiceover continues, 'not that kind of Christmas... one you can believe in.' 
It then flicks through various relatable anecdotes that capture what Christmas truly means for majority of people; failed wifi when video calling family abroad, using spare deckchairs for dining chairs and gorging out on food as 'its Christmas.' 
To make it feel as real as possible, Karmarama conducting research in the hunt for festive anecdotes. Social anthropology and data analysis revealed new traditions like the relief when you open the oven and the turkey looks perfect, and the thrill of driving home from the supermarket knowing that you’ve got everything on the list.  
The multi-channel campaign will include in-store, out-of-home, radio, digital display, digital Films, TV BVOD, and social. Media planning was by OMD, and buying by Starcom. Social was by 360i.
Discussing the launch of its Christmas ad, Claire Farrant, marketing director Lidl GB, said: “Christmas is a time for togetherness and enjoying your family traditions, whatever they are. During Christmas we are surrounded opulence and grandeur and our campaign is trying to cut through that.
“Our focus on quality at a Lidl price ensures shoppers don’t have to compromise, and can everything they want this festive season, whether it’s our acclaimed Hortus gin range, premium cheeses or free-range turkeys. That’s a ‘Christmas you can believe in.”
Adding to this, Joe Holt and Luke Ramm, creative directors at Karmarama, said: “There’s a better Christmas than the one we see in films. It’s one where love is actually in the air, where family and friends enjoying great food and drink is all that matters. It’s a Christmas you can believe in and you’ll find it at Lidl.”
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Project Name: Lidl – A Christmas you can Believe in 
Brief: Encourage more people to choose Lidl this Christmas by demonstrating that we’re ‘Big On A Christmas You Can Believe In.’
Lidl GB
Marketing Director: Claire Farrant
Strategy and Brand: Joanna Gomer
Campaign Management: Holly Leask
Creative: Victoria Foster
Creative Agency: Karmarama
Chief Creative Officer: Nik Studzinski
Chief Strategy Officer: Sid McGrath
Managing Partner: Richard Powell
Creative Directors: Luke Ramm & Joe Holt
Creative team: Josh Welton & Jon Coates
Planner (Creative Agency): Jeppe Fischer-Mogensen
Agency TV Producer: Victoria Whitlow
Senior Production Assistant: Cecilie Tett
Business Lead: Kate Fitzgerald
Account Director: Jessica Harding
Account Manager: Georgia Rayner
 
Production Company Credits:
Production Company: Academy Films
Director: Vince Squibb
Producer: Sara Cummins
Production Manager: Luke Tillbury
Director of Photography: Alex Melman
Production Designer: Ollie Williams
1st AD: James Sharpe
Offline Editor: Russell Icke @ Whitehouse Post
VFX Post House: Black Kite Studios
VFX Supervisor: Jack Stone // Tito Fernandes
VFX Artist: Jack Stone
VFX Producer: Tamara Mennell / Amy Richardson
DMP Artist: Joachim Kelz
Colourist: Seamus O’Kane @ The Mill
Sound Design: Sam Robson and Jake Ashwell @ 750mph
Music Company: Twenty Below Music
 
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