Kraanwater? Gaanwater!

AquaFlanders

TL;DR
We turned tap water into the ultimate sports drink with a humorous campaign that stuck.

In short

What’s the best sports drink? It’s already in your kitchen. AquaFlanders wanted to position tap water as the perfect workout companion. With the playful tagline “Kraanwater? Gaanwater!” (Tap water? Go water!) we created a campaign that blended humor, style, and an infectious energy, inspiring athletes of all kinds to hydrate smarter.

The challenge

Tap water often gets overshadowed by flashy sports drinks. Our task was to elevate it, showing that it’s not just practical but also cool and effective, all without being preachy or boring.

The insight

People connect with humor and relatability. By ditching negativity and embracing a lighthearted tone, we positioned tap water as “gaanwater,” an energetic ally for gym-goers and athletes of all levels.

The outcome

For a week, our bold visuals flooded (pun intended) the streets and social media feeds across Flanders. From geotargeted OOH and DOOH to organic and paid social content, the campaign turned heads and got people talking. A clever contest “Tel de druppels en maak kans” (“Count the drops and win”) hosted on our campaign website, invited audiences to count water drops for a chance to win a year of free sports, driving traffic and engagement online. The result? Kraanwater became the talk of the town, even making its way onto De Slimste Ter Wereld, the most popular quiz show on national tv.

In numbers

65k+
website visits
4,5 million+
online views
250+
(D)OOH placements
1,2 million+
earned (PR) reach

In detail

The campaign started with a simple but strong insight: tap water is undervalued, especially when it comes to fitness. With the tagline “Kraanwater? Gaanwater!” (Tap water? Go water!) we gave it a whole new personality, turning it into a must-have for anyone who wants to stay active.

The visuals featured three quirky “models”—Marcel, Ronnie, and Janine— posing with water bottles and sports gear, embodying the playful energy of the campaign. We kept the aesthetic sleek yet accessible, combining humor with a touch of style to elevate tap water’s status.

Our OOH strategy ensured maximum visibility. Bold, attention-grabbing visuals were placed across high-traffic locations in Flanders, from bustling streets to gym-heavy areas. The geotargeted placements ensured we reached active individuals in the places they frequent most, with designs that sparked curiosity and conversations.

On social media, short animations and witty captions extended the campaign’s reach. Organic posts complemented targeted ads, keeping the message consistent and engaging. The highlight was a simple contest: participants had to count water drops in an animation to win a year of free sports. This interactive element not only drove engagement but also funneled traffic to the campaign website we designed and built.

The campaign’s success wasn’t just measured in clicks and impressions, it became a cultural touchpoint. Weeks later, it appeared as a question on De Slimste Ter Wereld, solidifying its impact as both memorable and relevant. I guess once again, we've beaten the algorithm with a heartbeat. Make people feel something, and your message will spread also organically without extra media investments.

So once again, we've beaten the algorithm with a heartbeat. Make people feel something, and your message will spread also organically without extra media investments.

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