MEDIA CENTRAL vs Mediaplus

ad.nio launches engagement-based billing for ads

Ad.nio, an AdTech startup founded in August 2026 in Leverkusen by Tim Grünewald, Otto Schmidt and Tim Tillmann, launches interactive high-impact ad formats on the open web billed on a Cost-per-Engagement basis. The company charges advertisers only for predefined engagements — counting only the first engagement per user and excluding mouseovers and view-only impressions — and includes creative production while assuming the media risk. Its “Inventory Engine” links data signals and AI to predict environments with higher interaction probability and to optimize placements in hand-selected, brand-safe premium environments. Campaigns are measured by independent verification providers; ad.nio claims 100% viewability under its engagement definition and reports a potential German reach of about 45 million unique users. Primary targets are brands, agencies and retailers shifting flyer-based offers to interactive digital catalogs.

• Founded August 2026 in Leverkusen by Tim Grünewald, Otto Schmidt and Tim Tillmann.
• Interactive open-web formats billed Cost-per-Engagement; only first engagement per user is charged; mouseovers and view-only impressions excluded.
• Creative production is included and the company assumes media risk for non-interactive contacts.

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Hornbach Builds Working 35mm Camera from Hardware Store Supplies

Hornbach's new campaign, 'Built from Hardware Store Supplies,' showcases a series of films shot on a fully functional 35mm film camera constructed entirely from items sold in its stores. Created by HeimatTBWA\, the campaign includes two main films and a behind-the-scenes documentary. Five makers from Europe built the camera over seven days at a Hornbach store in Bucharest, using a magnifying glass for the lens, a cement mixer to drive the film, and a cut-open organic waste bin as a lens hood. The campaign aims to demonstrate the breadth of Hornbach's product range and celebrate the maker spirit, contrasting with AI-generated imagery. It was developed over 1.5 years following a decade-long idea period, timed with the #HornbachCamera project.

• Hornbach and HeimatTBWA\ built a working 35mm film camera entirely from hardware-store products.
• The camera was constructed by five European makers in seven days at a Hornbach store in Bucharest.
• The lens was a magnifying glass; a cement mixer drove the film.

Kölln assigns media account to Mediaplus Hamburg

German food manufacturer Peter Kölln has appointed Mediaplus Hamburg to handle its media planning and buying after a competitive pitch. The agency will develop an integrated digital-first strategy for the traditional brands Kölln and Mazola, focusing on brand building and activation around relevant purchase occasions. Mediaplus will collaborate with creative agency virral on campaign development. The partnership aims to strengthen Kölln's market leadership in the cereal market and revitalize the Mazola edible oil brand, particularly among younger audiences. The first joint campaigns are scheduled to launch in September 2026.

• Peter Kölln awarded its media account to Mediaplus Hamburg following a pitch.
• Mediaplus Hamburg will handle media planning and buying for the Kölln and Mazola brands.
• The agency will develop a digital-first strategy along the customer journey.

Takko launches Fall/Winter TV campaign with Michelle Hunziker

Takko Fashion launches its Fall/Winter 2026/27 campaign featuring Michelle Hunziker. The campaign, described as more extensive than previous ones, includes linear TV spots (20-second) from September 10 on channels like RTL, Sat.1, ProSieben, Vox, RTL Zwei, Kabel Eins, sixx, and Sat.1 Gold, plus streaming (Prime Video, Netflix, RTL+, Joyn, HBO Max, Disney+) via Mediaplus, online, print, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and OOH/DOOH. The company aims to strengthen its 'Quality Fashion Discounter' positioning and increase brand awareness. Meanwhile, Takko's planned sale by its hedge fund owners reportedly failed; CFO Stefan Macheleidt and Senior Marketing Director Matthias Lueg have left the company. Takko reported net revenue of €1.283 billion for FY2025/26.

• Takko launches 20-second TV spot on September 10, 2026 across German broadcasters.
• Michelle Hunziker is featured in Takko's Fall/Winter campaign, showcasing six looks.
• Mediaplus handles media planning including linear TV, streaming, and paid social.