Mountain Dew used the 'DEWcision' campaign to let fans pick which limited edition flavor would become part of the soda brand's permanent product line. Fans could choose from Baja Blast or Pitch Black. The results of the crowdsourced voting were unveiled by skywriting in New York City with Pitch Black winning with 50.5% of the vote.
The social media campaign drew nearly 5.8 million votes. Fans used Twitter to vote for their favorite to be added as a permanent flavor with the hashtags #VotePitchBlack and #VoteBajaBlast. To increase awareness of the DEWcision Campaign Mountain Dew hosted various events that allowed fans to take part in the campaign and vote or compete for their favorite flavor. The campaign showcased the relationship Mountain Dew has with its consumers while illustrating how fans can actively participate in promoting brand awareness.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Crowdsourced Flavors
- Opportunity to engage consumers and get them involved in product development by allowing them to vote for flavors.
- Social Media Campaigns
- Using social media platforms like Twitter to generate buzz and encourage audience participation in marketing campaigns.
- Brand-consumer Relationships
- Highlighting the connection between brands and consumers through interactive campaigns that promote brand loyalty.
Where This Applies
- Beverage
- In the beverage industry, companies can implement crowdsourcing strategies to involve consumers in the flavor selection process, driving engagement and product innovation.
- Marketing
- The marketing industry can leverage social media campaigns to create buzz around products and services, fostering audience participation and brand advocacy.
- Consumer Goods
- Consumer goods companies can strengthen brand-consumer relationships by involving consumers in decision-making processes, creating a sense of ownership and loyalty.
