Caribou: Rewriting the rules of product launches. And breaking a 30-year record.
The Ask:
Caribou Coffee needed to introduce two new energy drink platforms to a younger Gen Z audience—without alienating its loyal base. The brand also wanted to drive store traffic during slower afternoon hours, all under its new “Real Dreamy” brand platform.
The Solution:
We created Dream Date, a first-of-its-kind dating show starring real Gen Z singles and hosted by comedian Hannah Berner. The series was designed for TikTok, where bingeable dating content thrives, and amplified across paid social, influencer kits, OOH, and search. The drinks became a central plot device—turning product into personality and scrolls into store visits.
The Results:
170% over sales goal
1.2M ion-store visits
22.2% lift in ad recall









