The Real People Behind a Mega-brand.

As the largest QSR organization in the world, McDonald’s is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and successful global brands in history. A little-known fact is 95% McDonald’s restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees and with more than 100 restaurants owned and operated by 15 small business owners, Southern Nevada is no exception.

Our goal

Our goal was to increase awareness of McDonald’s as an organization comprised of local owner/operators, establish philanthropic partnerships that give back to the communities they serve, support and amplify corporate initiatives at the local level and grow affinity for the brand among residents.

Strategy

A deep dive into the brand’s existing partnerships and programs uncovered opportunities to elevate and amplify existing efforts and identify new strategies to further engage the local community and increase McDonald’s collective impact. Efforts included a rebrand of a co-op wide annual fundraiser supporting the Ronald McDonald House, the formation of “Coffee with a Cop” events in partnership with local PD, new restaurant openings, All American Games player promotion and the launch of McDonald’s All Day Breakfast with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

These efforts created consistent, targeted PR and social media content that worked synergistically to promote the corporate and local, franchisee-driven initiatives, drive increased reach, grow positive sentiment, and achieve higher engagement and in-restaurant participation from local residents.  

The result

The result was consistent, targeted PR and social media content that worked synergistically to promote the corporate and local, franchisee-driven initiatives, drive increased reach, grow positive sentiment and achieve higher engagement and in-restaurant participation from local residents.

300%

increase in positive media coverage

500%

follower increase on social media

76%

increase in charitable contributions

3

Pinnacle Awards for PR Campaigns

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