OLD BAY
situation
When OLD BAY and McCormick first engaged MGH, the brand had lost some of its luster. Sales were stagnant, even in Baltimore where the brand was most beloved, and with no active marketing, it had lost connection with its core customers.
solution
MGH tapped into Marylanders’ deep emotional connection to OLD BAY, turning quiet fans into proud advocates. Real locals starred in billboards and digital ads written in “Balmorese,” and a 40-foot can installation downtown created buzz. The campaign combined website, advertising, guerilla, PR, and influencer efforts to engage existing fans and attract new audiences.
results
The campaign drove double-digit year-over-year sales increases and extensive local media coverage. Subsequent campaigns helped OLD BAY expand regionally with additional double-digit growth, and the creative work earned four national ADDY Awards.