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In 2024, DoorDash Canada, in collaboration with Wieden+Kennedy Portland, launched the groundbreaking integrated campaign "DoorDash All The Ads" to elevate the brand’s new platform, Your Door to More, showcasing DoorDash’s capability to deliver virtually anything beyond just restaurant meals. Leveraging the enormity and cultural significance of the Super Bowl, the campaign innovatively transformed every product advertised during the broadcast into part of a massive, live-updated prize delivered to one lucky winner. In the lead-up to the game, as participating brands revealed their ads, each was added to an evolving DoorDash cart, sparking growing anticipation and engagement. Throughout the Super Bowl, the team kept adding increasingly extravagant items—ranging from a pallet of Reese’s to multiple cars and even 60 pounds of mayonnaise—resulting in an unprecedented prize encompassing 76 brands. This live, ongoing reveal fueled social media frenzy, with consumers eagerly following updates and speculating on the prize’s scale. When the campaign’s 30-second ad aired in the fourth quarter, it directed viewers to visit a dedicated website and enter a challenging promo code, which sparked widespread viral reactions including memes, frustration, and collaborative puzzle-solving both online and offline. Far beyond a mere commercial, the ad became a cultural conversation driver, compelling repeat viewings and sustained interaction that captivated 117 million viewers. By ingeniously aligning the campaign with one of the most watched events in America, DoorDash achieved extraordinary results: 11.9 billion earned impressions, over 8 million contest entries, and nearly 300 million earned social impressions. The campaign not only broke through the noise of the Super Bowl but also firmly demonstrated DoorDash’s expanded delivery promise, earning multiple prestigious awards across Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, and the ANDY Awards. This bold synthesis of brand storytelling, live engagement, and innovative activation redefined the delivery service narrative, cementing DoorDash as Your Door to More in the minds of consumers nationwide.
DoorDash’s 2024 “All The Ads” campaign redefines its brand proposition by showcasing its expanded delivery capability beyond food, emphasizing the promise of “Your Door to More.” Rather than simply stating this capability, DoorDash proved it through an unprecedented activation during the Super Bowl broadcast—delivering every product advertised on the game to a single winner. This tangible demonstration aimed to shift consumer perception from a restaurant delivery service to a comprehensive delivery platform able to fulfill diverse needs. The market strategy capitalized on the cultural and media intensity surrounding the Super Bowl, leveraging anticipation and real-time engagement to deepen consumer interaction. By compiling advertised products into an evolving, increasingly absurd DoorDash cart—ranging from pallets of candy to cars and large quantities of niche items—the campaign sparked widespread curiosity and social chatter. The use of a complex promo code requiring crowdsourced collaboration further amplified social engagement, driving sustained interaction beyond the commercial itself. This integrated approach combined live updates with social media momentum, fostering community participation and extending earned media reach dramatically. Creative execution hinged on a simple yet bold proof-of-concept: delivering every advertised product live during America’s biggest televised event. This turned passive ad consumption into an active, game-like experience, encouraging viewers to rewatch, decode, and discuss the campaign extensively. The strategy effectively aligned DoorDash’s brand message with a culturally significant event, generating billions of impressions and millions of entries, culminating in a measurable shift in consumer awareness and brand relevance.
FORMAT#1 DEMONSTRATION — Directly shows how a product works and highlights its benefits. The DoorDash "All The Ads" Super Bowl campaign centers on proving the brand's new capability—delivering "just about anything"—through a live, interactive demonstration at massive scale. Rather than simply stating the claim, DoorDash literally adds every product advertised in Super Bowl commercials to a single cart, underscoring the sheer breadth of their offering. The absurdity of delivering everything from candy to cars dramatizes their value proposition, making the entire activation a direct and memorable product demonstration. ADVERTISING FORMATS EXPLAINED: https://www.clapboard.com/blog/12-key-advertising-formats-or-techniques
1. Uber Eats – Market Positioning Uber Eats leverages the vast Uber ride-sharing network to provide fast, reliable food delivery with a seamless app experience. It emphasizes convenience, broad restaurant selection, and real-time tracking. Strategic partnerships and integration with Uber’s ecosystem position it as a one-stop mobility and delivery platform, focusing heavily on urban markets and tech-savvy consumers. 2. Grubhub – Market Positioning Grubhub positions itself as a strong local marketplace connecting consumers with neighborhood restaurants. It highlights ease of use, robust restaurant variety, and loyalty rewards. Grubhub also focuses on community engagement, supporting independent eateries and delivering value to everyday diners primarily in North American markets. 3. SkipTheDishes – Market Positioning SkipTheDishes centers on Canadian consumers with a focus on affordability, fast delivery, and local partnerships. It emphasizes strong customer service, user-friendly app interface, and promotional deals to compete on price and convenience, aiming to build trust and loyalty in suburban and urban Canadian markets. 4. Postmates – Market Positioning Postmates differentiates by promising delivery of virtually anything, from food to retail goods, with an emphasis on speed and flexibility. Its “anything, anytime” approach caters to consumers who want more than just meals, targeting urban, busy professionals seeking convenience across multiple categories beyond restaurants. 5. DoorDash (U.S. focus) – Market Positioning DoorDash positions itself as a comprehensive logistics platform enabling local commerce beyond food, championing “Your Door to More.” Its strategic focus is on wide coverage, diversified delivery including groceries and convenience items, and innovation in last-mile delivery technology to dominate the U.S. market with scale and variety.
DoorDash All The Ads (case study)The world knows DoorDash for restaurant delivery, but with their new brand platform, Your Door to More, we wanted to showcase their ability to deliver just about anything. Where better to do this than the Super Bowl? Not just by telling people that DoorDash could deliver anything, but by proving it: delivering every product advertised during the Super Bowl broadcast to one lucky person. In the days before the Super Bowl, as brands announced they were in the game, we added them to a DoorDash cart creating anticipation, excitement, and speculation about how big the prize would get. Then during the game, as ads aired, we continued to add them to our shopping cart, whether a pallet of Reese’s, four separate cars, or 60lbs of mayo - creating one epic prize that spanned 76 brands. As the grand prize grew in scale, and absurdity, we updated consumers live. Social media was clamoring for hints and prize suggestions, and by the time our ad aired in the 4th quarter, anticipation was at a fever pitch. The film was simple: it told people to visit doordash-all-the-ads.com and enter a promo code. But of course, this promo code wasn't going to be easy. Some got mad, many made memes, but most got crafty, banding together IRL and online to crack the code. Our 30 second ad became the catalyst to hours of conversation, interaction, and social. People didn’t just watch our ad: they rewatched it, over and over again - some missed overtime entirely. By turning every Super Bowl ad into a DoorDash delivery, we surpassed our goal with 11.9 billion earned impressions, 8 million+ entries, nearly 300 million earned social impressions, and 117 million viewers. But most importantly, we captured America’s attention, proving DoorDash’s ability to deliver just about anything.This professional campaign titled 'DoorDash All The Ads (case study)' was published in United States in May, 2024. It was created for the brand: DoorDash Canada, by ad agency: Wieden+Kennedy Portland. This Integrated medium campaign is related to the Delivery Services industry and contains 1 media asset. It was submitted about 1 year ago by LLLLITL.DoorDash CanadaUnited StatesIntegratedDelivery Services1. Year: 2024 2. Title: DoorDash - DoorDash All The Ads (case study) 3. Description: The world knows DoorDash for restaurant delivery, but with their new brand platform, Your Door to More, we wanted to showcase their ability to deliver just about anything. Where better to do this than the Super Bowl? Not just by telling people that DoorDash could deliver anything, but by proving it: delivering every product advertised during the Super Bowl broadcast to one lucky person. In the days before the Super Bowl, as brands announced they were in the game, we added them to a DoorDash cart creating anticipation, excitement, and speculation about how big the prize would get. Then during the game, as ads aired, we continued to add them to our shopping cart, whether a pallet of Reese’s, four separate cars, or 60lbs of mayo - creating one epic prize that spanned 76 brands. As the grand prize grew in scale, and absurdity, we updated consumers live. Social media was clamoring for hints and prize suggestions, and by the time our ad aired in the 4th quarter, anticipation was at a fever pitch. The film was simple: it told people to visit doordash-all-the-ads.com and enter a promo code. But of course, this promo code wasn't going to be easy. Some got mad, many made memes, but most got crafty, banding together IRL and online to crack the code. Our 30 second ad became the catalyst to hours of conversation, interaction, and social. People didn’t just watch our ad: they rewatched it, over and over again - some missed overtime entirely. By turning every Super Bowl ad into a DoorDash delivery, we surpassed our goal with 11.9 billion earned impressions, 8 million+ entries, nearly 300 million earned social impressions, and 117 million viewers. But most importantly, we captured America’s attention, proving DoorDash’s ability to deliver just about anything. AWARDS Cannes Lions 2024 - Titanium Grand Prix - Gold and Silver in Brand Experience & Activation - Gold and Bronze in Direct - 2 Silver in Social & Influencer - Silver in PR D&AD 2024 - Gold in Direct - Silver in Integrated - Silver in Media One Show 2024 - Integrated, Omnichannel Grand Prix - Social Media Grand Prix - 2 Gold, Bronze in Brand Partnerships - 2 Gold, Silver in Innovation - 2 Gold in Social Media - Gold, Bronze in Integrated, Omnichannel - Silver in Brand-Side - Bronze in Creative Effectiveness The ANDY Awards 2024 - Gold Idea CREDITS Brand: DoorDash. Creative Agency: Wieden+Kennedy, Portland. Brand-Side, In-House Agency: Superette, The Creative Studio At DoorDash. Production Company: Lord Danger. Production Company: Modern Logic. Production Company: The-Artery. Music / Sound Production Company: Field Day Sound. Art Director: Alex Nassour. Chief Creative Officer: Azsa West. Chief Creative Officer: Felipe Ribeiro. Chief Creative Officer: Susan Hoffman. Chief Marketing Officer: Kofi Amoo-Gottfried. Chief Strategy Officer: Andy Lindblade. Composer: David Dahlquist. Copywriter: Alex Maleski. Creative Director: Bertie Scrase. Creative Director: Christen Yumihiro Brestrup. Design Director: Stephanie Ward. Designer: Avery Jagre. Designer: Elena Hernandez. Designer: Olivia Brown. Director: Mike Diva. Editor: Andrew Henry. Executive Producer: Ricara Stokes. Motion Designer: Chris Huang. Producer: Katie Schaller. Strategist: Alia Thompson. Art Director, Bodega: Juju Merten. Art Director, Modern Logic: Eugene Guaran. Chief Marketing Officer, W+K: Rebecca Groff. Design Director, DoorDash Creative Studio: Adriel Teles. Executive Creative Director & Partner: Jake Friedman. Executive Creative Director & Partner: Scott Friedman. Executive Creative Director, DoorDash Creative Studio: Mariota Essery. Executive Creative Director, Modern Logic: Brandon Parvini. Executive Creative Director, The-Artery: Elad Offer. Executive Producer, Field Day Sound: Leslie Carthy. Executive Producer, Lord Danger: Anthony Ficalora. Executive Producer, Modern Logic: Monica Reimold. Executive Producer, The-Artery: Deborah Sullivan. Executive Producer, Wildlife LA: Helena Lam. Founder & Executive Producer: Josh Shadid. Group Creative Director, DoorDash Creative Studio: Rafael Segri. Group Strategy Director: Henry Lambert. Head Of Design Studio: Alicia Kuna. Junior Designer: Macy Eiesland. Senior Designer: Jim Ward. Senior Designer: Luke Wilhelmi. Associate Producer: Charleston Chambers. Music Producer: Michael Frick. Technical Director: Pavel Zagoskin. 2D Animator: Kiel Mutschelknaus. 3D Animator: Clarissa Pena. 3D Designer: Emily Davis. 3D Designer: William Mendoza. 3D Designer / Animator: Tim Devlin. 3D Generalist: Steven Ory. Associate Analytics Director: Madeline Schulte. Associate Business Affairs Manager: Billy Mucha. Associate Content Creator - Copy, Bodega: Aj Abdullah. Associate Creative Operations Manager: Sheyenne Denton. Associate Media Director: Mary Eliason. 4. Language: en 5. Views: 45757 6. Likes: 175 7. Comments: 2PerformanceDoorDash’s 2024 “All The Ads” campaign redefines its brand proposition by showcasing its expanded delivery capability beyond food, emphasizing the promise of “Your Door to More.” Rather than simply stating this capability, DoorDash proved it through an unprecedented activation during the Super Bowl broadcast—delivering every product advertised on the game to a single winner. This tangible demonstration aimed to shift consumer perception from a restaurant delivery service to a comprehensive delivery platform able to fulfill diverse needs. The market strategy capitalized on the cultural and media intensity surrounding the Super Bowl, leveraging anticipation and real-time engagement to deepen consumer interaction. By compiling advertised products into an evolving, increasingly absurd DoorDash cart—ranging from pallets of candy to cars and large quantities of niche items—the campaign sparked widespread curiosity and social chatter. The use of a complex promo code requiring crowdsourced collaboration further amplified social engagement, driving sustained interaction beyond the commercial itself. This integrated approach combined live updates with social media momentum, fostering community participation and extending earned media reach dramatically. Creative execution hinged on a simple yet bold proof-of-concept: delivering every advertised product live during America’s biggest televised event. This turned passive ad consumption into an active, game-like experience, encouraging viewers to rewatch, decode, and discuss the campaign extensively. The strategy effectively aligned DoorDash’s brand message with a culturally significant event, generating billions of impressions and millions of entries, culminating in a measurable shift in consumer awareness and brand relevance.FORMAT#1 DEMONSTRATION — Directly shows how a product works and highlights its benefits. The DoorDash "All The Ads" Super Bowl campaign centers on proving the brand's new capability—delivering "just about anything"—through a live, interactive demonstration at massive scale. Rather than simply stating the claim, DoorDash literally adds every product advertised in Super Bowl commercials to a single cart, underscoring the sheer breadth of their offering. The absurdity of delivering everything from candy to cars dramatizes their value proposition, making the entire activation a direct and memorable product demonstration. ADVERTISING FORMATS EXPLAINED: https://www.clapboard.com/blog/12-key-advertising-formats-or-techniques1. Uber Eats – Market Positioning Uber Eats leverages the vast Uber ride-sharing network to provide fast, reliable food delivery with a seamless app experience. It emphasizes convenience, broad restaurant selection, and real-time tracking. Strategic partnerships and integration with Uber’s ecosystem position it as a one-stop mobility and delivery platform, focusing heavily on urban markets and tech-savvy consumers. 2. Grubhub – Market Positioning Grubhub positions itself as a strong local marketplace connecting consumers with neighborhood restaurants. It highlights ease of use, robust restaurant variety, and loyalty rewards. Grubhub also focuses on community engagement, supporting independent eateries and delivering value to everyday diners primarily in North American markets. 3. SkipTheDishes – Market Positioning SkipTheDishes centers on Canadian consumers with a focus on affordability, fast delivery, and local partnerships. It emphasizes strong customer service, user-friendly app interface, and promotional deals to compete on price and convenience, aiming to build trust and loyalty in suburban and urban Canadian markets. 4. Postmates – Market Positioning Postmates differentiates by promising delivery of virtually anything, from food to retail goods, with an emphasis on speed and flexibility. Its “anything, anytime” approach caters to consumers who want more than just meals, targeting urban, busy professionals seeking convenience across multiple categories beyond restaurants. 5. DoorDash (U.S. focus) – Market Positioning DoorDash positions itself as a comprehensive logistics platform enabling local commerce beyond food, championing “Your Door to More.” Its strategic focus is on wide coverage, diversified delivery including groceries and convenience items, and innovation in last-mile delivery technology to dominate the U.S. market with scale and variety.DoorDash, DoorDash 2024, Super Bowl, Super Bowl 2024, DoorDash All The Ads, Your Door to More, delivery services, food delivery, restaurant delivery, brand campaign, integrated campaign, performance genre, Wieden+Kennedy Portland, advertising campaign, social media, social impressions, earned media, social interactions, brand experience, activation, direct marketing, omnichannel, brand partnerships, innovation, creative effectiveness, Cannes Lions 2024, Titanium Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, Bronze, D&AD 2024, One Show 2024, Andy Awards 2024, creative agency, Lord Danger, Modern Logic, The-Artery, Field Day Sound, Alex Nassour, Azsa West, Felipe Ribeiro, Susan Hoffman, Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, Andy Lindblade, David Dahlquist, Alex Maleski, Bertie Scrase, Christen Yumihiro Brestrup, Stephanie Ward, Avery Jagre, Elena Hernandez, Olivia Brown, Mike Diva, Andrew Henry, Ricara Stokes, Chris Huang, Katie Schaller, Alia Thompson, Juju Merten, Eugene Guaran, Rebecca Groff, Adriel Teles, Jake Friedman, Scott Friedman, Mariota Essery, Brandon Parvini, Elad Offer, Leslie Carthy, Anthony Ficalora, Monica Reimold, Deborah Sullivan, Helena Lam, Josh Shadid, Rafael Segri, Henry Lambert, Alicia Kuna, Macy Eiesland, Jim Ward, Luke Wilhelmi, Charleston Chambers, Michael Frick, Pavel Zagoskin, Kiel Mutschelknaus, Clarissa Pena, Emily Davis, William Mendoza, Tim Devlin, Steven Ory, Madeline Schulte, Billy Mucha, Aj Abdullah, Sheyenne Denton, Mary Eliason, Kieran Yancy, Gabriella Gaytan-Mares, Adma Ortega, Dave Stewart, Joe Grundfast, Noemi Millan, Steve Shohl, Meny Hilsenrad, Stephen Picano, Joshua German, Aarif Attarwala, Mark French, Samantha Diaz, Amir Armstrong, Sabreen Jafry, Cody Dummer
Brand: DoorDash Canada
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy Portland
Country: United States
Year: 2024

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