Observed Signal · Feb 18, 2026 · Award Shortlist · Source: W&V · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Deutscher Mediapreis 2026: Innovative Campaigns Redefine Advertising
A shortlist for the Deutscher Mediapreis 2026 highlights cross‑media campaigns using DOOH alongside CTV, TV spots, influencers and print. One campaign claimed a national reach of over 9.58 million people in 24 hours and reported that the first named case (Kimberly) was resolved within four hours of going live. McDonald's with OMD Germany (and partners TheTradeDesk, OMD Create, Scholz & Friends) ran an airport DOOH campaign that used real‑time flight data to deliver personalized messages; it reportedly increased store visit conversion by 2.5x and shortened time to visit by 1.5 days. Zum Dorfkrug (with Weischer.OOH and Pilot Berlin) launched a ranch dressing with a €14,000 media budget, a US blind taste test (57% favored Zum Dorfkrug) and a Times Square DOOH creative that drove strong German market attention.
Provides concrete case studies showing DOOH and real‑time data integration driving measurable store conversion and rapid awareness; useful evidence for advertisers and agencies but not industry‑shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Cross‑media campaigns (DOOH, CTV, TV spots, influencers, print) reached over 9.58 million people in 24 hours.
- McDonald's with OMD Germany integrated real‑time flight data into airport DOOH; reported 2.5x uplift in conversion to store visits and a 1.5‑day reduction in time to visit.
- McDonald's campaign partners listed: TheTradeDesk, OMD Create, Scholz & Friends.
- Zum Dorfkrug launched a ranch dressing with a €14,000 media budget; 57% of US blind taste‑testers chose the German product and the brand used a Times Square DOOH screen to amplify awareness in Germany.
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Deutscher Mediapreis 2026 Shortlist Finalized
The Deutscher Mediapreis 2026 shortlist was published, highlighting several shortlisted campaigns and their media strategies. Telefónica Germany with Havas Media Network (and Serviceplan) is shortlisted for “O₂ Moment Domination: Primetime in Realtime,” which promoted the O2 Grow tariff by converting a CRM action into a national live moment—CCO Andreas Laukenmann sent a live thank-you SMS at 19:59 that reached 5.6 million existing customers. The media plan combined a 60-second ARD 'Best Minute' spot, synchronized single-spot placements on high-reach channels, 6-second bumpers, social/streaming and a TV Total premiere. VisitBritain with OMD Germany (and Pablo London) is shortlisted for “Starring Great Britain,” a 4-minute cinematic campaign placed in cinemas, DOOH and film-related digital inventory to target film and series fans.
Deutscher Mediapreis 2026: Innovative Campaigns Shortlisted!
The Deutscher Mediapreis 2026 shortlist includes campaigns recognized for data-driven media planning, inclusive creative execution, and responsible inventory choices. Highlights: Kind with EssenceMediacom (WPP Media Germany) used GDPR-compliant, real-time device/browser language and sound-setting detection to segment audiences and served dynamically optimized video ads with subtitles in up to 15 languages via a DSP, revealing a 20% reach gap among non‑German language users. L'Oréal Deutschland with Ad Alliance (and Wavemake) integrated an awareness-and-activation program into the RTL soap GZSZ—using an ad-driven chat special and a campaign character (Moritz Bode) to drive participation in the 'Stand Up' bystander program. Nestlé Deutschland and Openmind shifted KitKat media spend into curated news environments, built premium video inventory, and used AI to verify news content in real time to avoid algorithmically amplified misinformation.
DOOH Creative Challenge Celebrates 18 Innovative Winners!
DOOH Creative Challenge in Düsseldorf crowned 18 winners across five main categories: Best of DOOH Creation, Best of Innovative DOOH, Best Use of Data, Best of DOOH Content, and Best of Crossmedia. The award show drew around 200 guests from brands and agencies, including AOK Baden-Württemberg, Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz, BMW Group, Deutsche Telekom, Hinz & Kunzt, Samsung Electronics Austria, Weißer Ring and Wolt. Gold awards went to Saint Elmo’s and Mediaplus for the Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz; Elastique and Insglück for Deutsche Telekom; and KNSK and Ströer for Hinz & Kunzt. In the DCC Youngstars category, students from IU International University of Applied Sciences won first place with the animal welfare campaign 'Der größte DOOH der Welt'. The Audience Award went to the 'Untouchables' campaign addressing sexualized violence against women. Frank Goldberg, managing director of IDOOH and jury chair, noted DOOH’s power to combine emotional storytelling with data-driven real-time campaigns.
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