Jung von Matt vs Saint Elmo's

Haribo's Pixel Campaign Features Hardrockers Speaking Like Toddlers

German confectionery giant Haribo has launched a new advertising campaign for its Pixel fruit gums, marking the first time the product is featured in the brand's iconic 'Kids' Voices' campaign series. The campaign, created by agency Jung von Matt Spree, depicts a shoegaze band in a recording studio who are inspired by the vegan and sour candies to create a Pixel party song. The spot, directed by Grimme Award winner Arne Feldhusen, aims to bring creativity and fun to the studio. It will air in German-speaking regions as online video, in cinemas, and on social media starting immediately, with a TV rollout in January 2027. This marks a strategic move to promote Pixel as a top-seller beyond Haribo's traditional bestsellers.

• Haribo launches first Kids' Voices campaign for Pixel fruit gums, introduced in 2023.
• The campaign was created by agency Jung von Matt Spree and directed by Grimme Award winner Arne Feldhusen.
• The spot will air in German-speaking regions starting November 2026; TV rollout follows in January 2027.

Sir Mary wins Mobiliar digital performance mandate

Swiss agency Sir Mary has won the pitch for the digital product and performance communication mandate of insurance company Die Mobiliar, starting in Q4 2026. The mandate covers strategy, conception, creation, and production. Previously, many of these advertising materials were produced in-house. The agency will focus on making the brand's strength tangible in the mid- and low-funnel. The media agency E-Dialog remains responsible for performance marketing, while Jung von Matt continues to handle branding campaigns since 2018. Sir Mary's co-founder Daniel Zuberbühler expressed satisfaction with the win, noting the agency had a successful year.

• Sir Mary wins pitch for Die Mobiliar's digital product and performance communication mandate.
• The mandate starts in Q4 2026 and covers strategy, conception, creation, and production.
• Previously, many of these advertising materials were produced in-house at Die Mobiliar.

McCann wins BMW global creative account from Jung von Matt

The global creative pitch for automotive manufacturer BMW has concluded with a significant outcome: Omnicom subsidiary McCann has won the account, displacing the incumbent agency Jung von Matt. The decision was confirmed by a BMW spokesperson, who stated that the selection process, which began earlier this year, has resulted in the award to McCann. Additionally, the global social media account pitch was decided, with the incumbent agency retaining the business but with significantly expanded responsibilities. The pitch has been described as a notable shift in the agency landscape, as McCann takes over a major creative mandate from a long-standing partner. This change is expected to have implications for both agencies' portfolios and the broader advertising industry.

• McCann won the global creative account for BMW
• Jung von Matt lost the BMW creative account
• BMW spokesperson confirmed the decision

ING Deutschland: First major campaign by Saint Elmo's

ING Deutschland has appointed Saint Elmo's as an additional agency for strategy and creative in August 2026. The creative agency, which won the pitch against several competitors, has now unveiled its first major campaign for the financial services provider. The campaign, titled '1000 Meinungen' (1000 Opinions), focuses on retirement savings. Details of the campaign execution are limited due to the paywall, but the partnership marks a significant addition to ING's agency roster.

Dallmayr launches new umbrella campaign for Italian coffee moments at home

Dallmayr, the German premium coffee brand, has launched a new umbrella brand campaign titled 'Jedes Mal besonders' (Every time special). The campaign aims to position Dallmayr as the brand for special coffee moments at home, evoking Italian café culture. The centerpiece is a 20-second TV commercial created by agencies Fantomas and Saint Elmo's, with production by E+P Commercials, directed by Duncan Winecoff. The spot features a couple dressing up for a fancy restaurant but ultimately enjoying coffee at home, reminiscent of a recent Frosta campaign. The campaign includes five TV and digital spots for Dallmayr's product ranges: Prodomo, Crema d’Oro, Home Barista, and Röstkunst, each telling a distinct coffee moment. The commercials will run online from now until end of November, and on linear TV from October 26 to November 15.

• Dallmayr launched a new umbrella brand campaign with the motto 'Jedes Mal besonders'.
• The campaign includes a 20-second TV commercial created by agencies Fantomas and Saint Elmo's.
• The commercial was produced by E+P Commercials, directed by Duncan Winecoff.

Penny Rewards Funny TikTok Comments with Shopping Vouchers

German discount supermarket chain Penny has launched an interactive TikTok campaign called 'Comment Coupons' to reward users who post particularly funny and creative comments on its videos. Running from June 1 to the end of September, the campaign uses a proprietary AI scoring system to evaluate comments based on community resonance and content relevance, assigning voucher values of 10, 25, or 50 euros. So far, over 4,000 comments have been rewarded with a total of 45,000 euros in vouchers. The campaign was developed by lead creative agency Saint Elmo's, with social media execution by Charles & Charlotte, media planning by Pion3ers, and AI support from Plan.Net Belgium. Digital out-of-home billboards in eight German cities also displayed rewarded comments. The initiative aims to strengthen Penny's brand platform 'Echte Freude' (Real Joy).

• Penny launched the 'Comment Coupons' campaign on June 1, running until end of September.
• The campaign rewards funny TikTok comments with vouchers worth up to 50 euros.
• Over 4,000 comments have been rewarded with a total of 45,000 euros in vouchers.