Do you know that “Oreo” is the sixth hottest title individuals give to black-and-white pets? You didn’t? Nicely, that’s comprehensible; not even the model after which these animals obtained their names hasn’t been conscious of this reality up till only in the near past. Based on Rover.com, many pets proudly put on their names after the Mondelez-Worldwide-owned cookie model, OREO. Sadly, not lots of the Dubai-based Oreos are fortunate sufficient to stay with their households for the remainder of their lives.
Forward of the Worldwide Homeless Animals’ Day (August 20), OREO steps in to sweeten the destiny of those furry beings within the UAE (in addition to those which aren’t known as Oreo), hoping that it may assist these four-legged pals discover their ceaselessly mother and father. Teaming up with artistic company Saatchi & Saatchi MEA and in partnership with two of the most important pet rescues within the area — K9 Buddies and Yanni Animal Welfare — the corporate launches the “Oreo & Buddies” initiative.
“After we realized so many pets are named Oreo, we knew we needed to discover a approach to give again. Partnering with two of the largest rescues within the area has been an honor and we are able to’t wait to assist some animals discover the ceaselessly dwelling they deserve,” explains Ilona Morozova, Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Biscuits at Mondelez Worldwide, MENA.
The COVID-19 pandemic compelled individuals to remain indoors. With their routines being disrupted, many turned to pets to hunt consolation. Sadly, after the world emerged from the pandemic and folks began to get again to their regular habits, the variety of deserted pets within the UAE elevated. Nonetheless, OREO’s playful spirit guides the model right into a artistic battle towards this phenomenon, tackling this disaster utilizing its packaging.
“In a rustic so closely populated by expats, pet abandonment is an actual problem as individuals usually go away Dubai immediately for brand new jobs and visa causes,” provides Sebastien Boutebel, Chief Artistic Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi. “The information is filled with tales of animal neglect. So, after we heard that a variety of black-and-white pets named after the beloved OREO cookie have been arising for adoption, we have been impressed to launch ‘Oreo & Buddies’.”
The model’s packaging is immediately recognizable, due to the long-lasting trademark blue that’s printed onto it. But, for this marketing campaign, OREO ditched the long-lasting blue shade, changing it with a monochromatic colour palette. It even modified the form of the packaging in order that it resembles three animal kennels — for canine, cats, and bunnies. The vary is accessible as a restricted version and is presently offered on InstaShop. Moreover, a microsite has been created to help additional the initiative, the place persons are invited to find the pets accessible for adoption and apply to show them into new family members.
“We’ve so many beautiful adoptable canine and we’re all the time in search of new methods to succeed in potential homeowners. It’s been wonderful partnering with OREO to assist animals discover a dwelling for all times,” says Solange Bornand, Supervisor, K9 Buddies.
With the “Oreo & Buddies” marketing campaign, the cookie firm exhibits that it stays trustworthy to its model positioning, “Keep Playful,” which has now turn into “Carry dwelling playful. Carry dwelling Oreo.” Gautam Wadher, Government Artistic Director, Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai, additional explains: “This initiative is playful and true to OREO’s spirit. However the intent is critical. Working instantly with two pet rescues, we’ve made the pets who’re up for adoption the celebs of all our communication.”
In its mission to assist as many pets as doable discover a new dwelling and to additionally honor Worldwide Homeless Animals’ Day, OREO has vowed to vary all social content material from merchandise to pets. This manner, the model hopes that can draw individuals’s consideration to how lovely these adoptable pets are.
