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NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CASE STUDYCOCA-COLA® USA X ESSENCE PARTNERSHIP

SOLUTION STATEMENT

Black women are bold, brave, and constantly redefining labels and stereotypes. Their style sets global trends, and their energy is magic when they're together.

Welcome to JOYLAND—an interactive space for Black women to connect, uplift each other, and celebrate through art, music, and motivation. Powered by Coca-Cola at Essence, it champions her joy and individuality in every moment.

A scan/code from participating Retail-partners nationwide could 
take you there!!

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CHALLENGE

Align Coca-Cola® with Essence Music Festival of Culture attendees and drive home the premise thatCoca-Cola® Champions black women through direct, impactful, and supportive event experiences.

Amplify Coke’s partnership with Essence by leveraging the, ‘If Not for My Girls’ empowerment motivationsthrough engaging thought-provoking programming, tactile experiences, and purposeful events.

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STRATEGIC INSIGHT

Through an extensive search, we came across a legendary experience to build upon engagement!

JOYLAND, the first Black-owned and operated amusement park, opened in Chicago in 1923 to combat segregation and provide entertainment for African-Americans. Co-founder August Williams, a lead
attorney in cases from the 1919 Chicago race riots, played a key role. In 2022, JOYLAND pays homage to
the original park by continuing its mission to create a space for free expression in the Black community.

SCOPE: OVERALL DESIGN DIRECTION   /   CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT   /   STRUCTURAL DESIGN   /  EVENT BRANDING

REAL MAGIC PHOTOSHOOT

REAL MAGIC HUMANITY VISUAL PORTFOLIO
Led the Coca-Cola® 'Real Magic' campaign, capturing the essence of sisterhood and camaraderie through powerful visual storytelling. This project produced a compelling
portfolio of images, shot in Atlanta, GA, for activations spanning shopper engagements and event partnerships.

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NATIONAL RETAIL POS KEY VISUAL TREATMENT

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EVENT ACTIVATION KEY VISUAL TREATMENT

RETAIL ACTIVATION

WIN AN ESSENCE SUMMER - RETAIL POS CAMPAIGN
Celebrates Shared Moments of Sisterhood under the "Real Magic" platform motivation. The campaign will feature Coca-Cola’s "Real Magic" brand identity, focusing on shared experiences among AA Millennial and Gen Z women. By centering on the bonds of sisterhood, we’ll created a multi-layered retail visibility campaign that feels both authentic and impactive.

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SIGNAGE TRIGGERS CONSUMER OFFER TO ENTER ESSENCE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE VIA TEXT-IN OR QR CODE

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POST PROGRAM SIGNAGE

EVENT ACTIVATION

COCA-COLA® JOYLAND AT ESSENCE FESTIVAL
Align Coca-Cola® with Essence Festival attendees by highlighting its commitment to championing Black women through impactful, empowering experiences. Strengthen the partnership by leveraging the "If Not for My Girls" narrative, creating engaging programming, tactile experiences, and purposeful events that resonate with the audience.

OVERALL JOYLAND IDENTITY, TONE AND FEEL

The overall ‘joylandian’ tone and feel is a visual expression where attendees can flourish and celebrate their sisterhood.

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EVENT ICON

JOYLAND EVENT LOCKUP

EVENT ANIMATICS

JOYLAND ON-SCREEN ANIMATICS
Varying graphics throughout the event site elevates the experience with visually striking animatics. 

JOYLAND SITE MAP

JOYLAND IS AN OASIS WHERE SISTERLY BONDS FLOURISH
The open floor plan is designed to be accessible from multiple facades. An open invitation for attendees at the festival to be captivated by the booth and Joyous energy

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JOYLAND INTERACTIVITY COMPONENTS

SHARE THE JOY
Throughout the event site, interactive components gave attendees all kinds of opportunities to Share via Social Media and even Out-of-home!

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JOYBOX

Upon entry, attendees are given personalized QR Codes to acquire JOYLAND swag, premiums and engage in various interactive components!

SISTERHOOD SUITE

This interactive space contains Magic Mirror where attendees can capture their sisterhood moment and then share it across social platforms!

JOYRIDE

Joyland attendees took a ride downtown New Orleans!

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INSTAJOY

As a truly dynamic social media engagement tool, her girls star in their own JOYLAND music InstaVideo, using a 360 photo stage and bespoke environment to create the perfect JOYLAND + Coca-Cola branding experience.

JOYLIVE

This interactive JOY mosaic displays attendee photos live inside the Convention Center and on mobile billboards across New Orleans. QR codes encourage sharing smiles in the JOYLIVE mosaic via the event hashtag #INFMG.

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COKE X ESSENCE CASE STUDY


COCA-COLA® AT ESSENCE FESTIVAL
This joyous case study showcases Coca-Cola's extensive presence throughout New Orleans, featuring the Real Magic visibility campaign alongside seven brand-specific satellite events leading up to the JOYLAND activation at the Essence Festival.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENTIAL CASE STUDIES

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