Cool me down, I'm melting

Stad Gent

TL;DR
We turned “keeping cool” into a flirtatious, fun, and informative campaign, making energy-efficient homes the talk of the town.

In short

With rising temperatures and energy bills, keeping homes cool in summer is a growing challenge. Enter “Koel mij af” (“Cool me down”), a playful and practical campaign for De Energiecentrale of the City of Ghent. From cheeky taglines to detailed infographics, we turned the heat down while turning heads.

The challenge

How do you engage Ghent residents on the serious topic of climate adaptation without sounding preachy or dull? The solution: make it personal, relatable, and a little flirtatious while delivering practical advice.

The insight

Staying cool at home isn’t just about comfort. It’s about adapting to a changing climate and doing it sustainably. By focusing on fun yet informative messaging, we caught attention while making energy-saving tips irresistibly shareable.

The outcome

The campaign sparked curiosity and engagement, with eye-catching visuals, playful animations, and a practical call to action: Get in touch with De Energiecentrale’s renovation coaches for free advice.

In numbers

In detail

The campaign was all about balance. Mixing playful energy with serious solutions. We designed an attention-grabbing visual identity inspired by summer vibes, with “Koel mij af” as the central theme. Each piece of content, from animated social posts to outdoor ads, was crafted to spark curiosity and drive clicks to the city’s website.

Playful headlines like “Koel mij af, je doet me zweten” (“Cool me down, you make me sweat”) added a touch of humor, while infographics offered practical, actionable tips to keep homes cool without guzzling energy. These included everything from planting green roofs to using heat-resistant glass.

A key part of the campaign was introducing De Energiecentrale’s renovation coaches: experts offering free advice on making homes climate-ready. We made them approachable through social media ads and a sleek digital presence, turning “coaching” into a cool concept.

The campaign rolled out across (D)OOH touchpoints and multiple platforms, including Meta, Pinterest, Google Display, ensuring no one in Ghent could miss the message: staying cool starts with smart choices.

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