With the rapid growth of malls in the region, competition amongst malls is keen and all vie to attract shoppers by offering “experiential shopping” and in recognition of our malls’ efforts, the inaugural CASC-PPKM AWARDS 2019 for BEST EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING was organized in conjunction with CASC Conference 2019. The total of 61 entries were shortlisted to 26 finalists, with 2 winners in each category, as well as Certificates of Honourable Mention awarded to outstanding malls.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS !
Category A
(500,000 sq ft nett lettable area (NLA) and below)
GOLD
Lee Tung Avenue, Hong Kong
The Spirit of Christmas
Executive Summary
Lee Tung Avenue partnered with Regent Street of The Crown Estate, the famous shopping boulevard in London, to bring the first-ever world-renowned Christmas lights to Hong Kong Five iconic handcrafted spirits of Regent Street were exhibited to celebrate the festivities with original British ambience, together with festive parades, performances and workshops under snowy scenes
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
SILVER
China Hong Kong City, Lee Tung Avenue, Hong Kong
The Moon Rabbit Lumiere
Executive Summary
Festive celebrations were re-defined with an East-meets-West, old-meets-new, art-meets-technology chemistry. The centrepiece was the giant rabbit art by Australian artist Amanda Parer, which had toured in over 80 cities before appearing in Hong Kong for the first time. Spin-off activities were organised to create an all-round, immersive experience and multiple PR touchpoints, ultimately driving mall traffic, tenant sales, social media following and inter-mall synergy
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
CERTIFICATE OF HONOURABLE MENTION
Intermark Mall, Kuala Lumpur
En'Chanting' Raya
Executive Summary
The mall promotes Malaysia’s unique heritage and drew inspiration from beautiful Malaysian textile ‘batik’ and its creation process called ‘canting’. The mall decorations, promotions and experiences were presented in the most enchanting manner, generating high consumer interest, achieving an ROI of over 300%, surpassing expectation of the management.
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
Category B
(500,001 to 999,999 sq.ft. nett lettable area (NLA))
GOLD
Jing’an Joy City, Shanghai
Sky Ring x Line Friends Limited Love Paradise
Executive Summary
The icon SKY RING of Jing’an Joy City is the first cantilevered roof Ferris wheel in China, marketed with the concept of “love”. In 2018, SKY RING joined hands with LINE FRIENDS to promote the first close collaboration and promotion for Ferris wheels in China
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
GOLD
Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala Lumpur
In The Woods For Wonder
Executive Summary
The Main Concourse was transformed into enchanted homes for the gnomes in a magical forest. The shopping experience was stimulated through the five senses and helped to improve the overall mall traffic and retail sales performance
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
CERTIFICATE OF HONOURABLE MENTION
Queensbay Mall, Penang
Enchanted Realm
Executive Summary
Christmas decorations touched on the imaginary chord whereby fairy tales came alive right, bringing shoppers into an Enchanted Realm. A daring combination of beautiful and magical surrounding while engaging with legendary fairy tales
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
Category C
(1 mil. sq ft nett lettable area (NLA) and above)
GOLD
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Disney Celebrate The Magic: Dream Christmas
Executive Summary
Priceless experiences, personalised indulgences, amazing rewards and fulfilment of dreams. Total visitors increased 20%, publicity increased 60%, redemption transactions/receipts increased 35% and social media engagement increased 20% compared to Christmas in the previous year
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
SILVER
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Dream Goals
Executive Summary
With FIFA World Cup being held in 2018, Pavilion KL strategized by partnering the global sponsors, brands and Malaysia’s top newspaper, The Star. The campaign was a resounding success with 15% increased footfall, 60% increased publicity value and it delivered a dream celebration for football fans
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version
CERTIFICATE OF HONOURABLE MENTION
Kota Kasablanka, Jakarta
The Longest & Tallest Hot Wheels Tracks
Executive Summary
Kota Kasablanka worked together with Hot Wheels to bring an innovative holiday programme by building a 17-meter indoor tracks - the Longest and Tallest Hot Wheels tracks in Indonesia. They also hosted South East Asia Hot Wheels Competition to promote Kota Kasablanka into the global market as well as to offer children a physical playpark.
Photo Gallery
Click the photo thumbnail to view larger version