How we made people fall in love with Beyers Chocolates.

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Beyers Chocolates is South Africa’s largest independent chocolate manufacturer.

The challenge

Beyers Chocolates aimed to establish itself as the go-to choice for chocolate lovers. Our goal was to not only highlight their products but also showcase the unique passion and craftsmanship behind them, setting Beyers apart in a crowded market.

The solution

To elevate Beyers Chocolates, we implemented a strategic approach to build the brand’s image and connect emotionally with consumers:

  • Positioning: We profiled Kees Beyers as South Africa’s master chocolatier, emphasising his passion and expertise in creating artisanal chocolates.
  • Branding: A new brand identity was introduced and consistently applied across all branding, packaging and marketing.
  • Engagement: Through carefully crafted content, we invited consumers into the world of Beyers Chocolates, sharing recipes, gifting ideas, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. This approach positioned Beyers as not only a product but an experience.

The campaign

We developed a consistent branding and content strategy deployed across multiple platforms:

Digital and Social Media

A fresh new website and captivating social media presence that conveyed Beyers Chocolates' decadence and artisanal value.

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PR and Communications

Key messaging around Kees Beyers and the brand’s quality heritage was shared widely, helping to establish brand credibility.

Vehicle, Retail and Trade Branding

Through carefully crafted content, we invited consumers into the world of Beyers Chocolates, sharing recipes, gifting ideas, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. This approach positioned Beyers as not only a product but an experience.Our approach extended to vehicle branding, trade presenters, and point-of-sale materials, ensuring visibility wherever consumers encountered the brand.

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Seasonal Campaigns

Throughout the year, we created seasonal campaigns that kept Beyers top-of-mind, from Valentine’s to Easter and beyond.

The results

Our multi-channel approach was a resounding success, positioning Beyers Chocolates as a beloved chocolate brand and driving notable results:

  • Increased brand awareness and recognition, with significant boosts in product sales.
  • Multiple industry awards celebrating excellence in marketing and branding, including:
    • Gold Pack Awards: Best Packaging
    • New Generation Social & Digital Awards: Best Website, Best Newsletter, Best Integrated Campaign
    • African Excellence Awards: PR Nominee
    • New Product Competition: Range Winner

Best Packaging

Best Website, Best Newsletter, Best Integrated Campaign

PR Nominee

Range Winner

Through this campaign, Beyers Chocolates emerged as a front-runner in chocolate decadence and achieved industry-wide recognition, all while making a lasting impact on chocolate lovers nationwide.

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