Siakam Swirl McFlurry
CHALLENGE
McDonald’s has been a partner of the Toronto Raptors for years, but they were looking to elevate their relationship. They had a new Raptors McFlurry limited time offer, but needed a hook that would tap into both The Raptors and McDonald’s fandom.
SOLUTION
We connected the swirl within the McFlurry to Pascal Siakam’s iconic spin move, and built our whole idea around it. The result was the first ever McDonald’s Canada menu item named after an athlete, and a campaign that captured the hearts of Raptors fans.
TVC and online videos
Our lead spot was built on the premise of Siakam loving the McFlurry so much that he changed his spin move into a swirl. Supporting video reinforced that excitement.
Audio
We leveraged the voice of the Raptors, Matt Devlin, to provide a play-by-play of Siakam eating his McFlurry.
In-Arena and activations
Pascal’s “So swirly” line became the connection point across the campaign, reinforcing both the chocolate swirl and the parallel to Pascal’s on-court move.
Influencer partnerships
Across TikTok and Instagram, influencers each gave their own spin on eating their Siakam Swirl.
Cultural impact
Mentions of the swirl seeped into Raptors media and pop culture over the course of the campaign.