March 1st is International Compliment Day, but Coca-Cola wanted more than a day, they wanted a movement. With #complimentsweek, we gave employees and clients across Europe the tools to break through the awkwardness of giving compliments, turning small moments into something big.
By combining offline activations with an innovative Compliment Generator, we helped Coca-Cola create an unforgettable week of joy and connection.
How do you get thousands of Coca-Cola employees across Europe to embrace the art of giving compliments, something most find awkward and unfamiliar? The solution needed to be simple, accessible, and, most importantly, fun.
Compliments make people feel good, but giving them often feels uncomfortable. By removing the pressure and injecting humor and creativity, we showed that compliments could be easy, meaningful, and even fun.
The campaign reached employees across Europe, spreading over 30,000 compliments each year. By blending humor, creativity, and interactivity, we proved that a simple gesture can have a massive impact.
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Compliments are universal, but giving them can be nerve-wracking. To make it easier, we created the Compliment Generator, a digital tool that let employees share compliments effortlessly. Whether they wanted to send something funny, heartfelt, or lightheartedly absurd, the generator provided hundreds of ready-made compliments, like “You’re the mayo to my fries” or “I’d love to put you on my pizza.”
Employees could personalize their messages by adding a photo using their webcam, making each compliment unique. The platform was integrated into Coca-Cola’s internal network, ensuring it reached even the most remote offices.
The campaign wasn’t limited to digital tools. Offline, we created postcards, posters, and stickers filled with compliments, encouraging employees to spread positivity around the office. Elevators were transformed into confidence-boosting spaces, with hidden cameras capturing employees’ reactions to compliments delivered via a voice actor.
#complimentsweek didn’t just stay within Coca-Cola’s walls. The campaign spread across Europe, inspiring clients and partners to join in. The mix of interactive tools, offline activations, and a touch of Coca-Cola’s signature charm made #complimentsweek a movement that lasted well beyond its original timeline.
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