Observed Signal · Nov 2, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Horizont · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
PayPal's Christmas Campaign Features Purple Dino for 'Buy Now, Pay Later'
PayPal has launched a major DACH-region Christmas campaign focusing on its 'Pay in 30 Days' feature. The campaign, developed by lead agency Leo, uses a heartwarming spot about a father buying a purple dinosaur toy for his daughter, highlighting the flexibility of paying later. The campaign tagline is 'Now shine, pay in 30 days'. It runs until Christmas across TV, (D)OOH, Connected TV, social media, display, audio, podcasts, CRM, PR, and influencer marketing. A B2B component targets business customers. The campaign is based on a global toolkit from agencies BBH New York, Razorfish, and Harbor, with local adaptation by Leo Germany. Production was handled by Publicis Production and Havas, social by Vayner Media, influencer management by MSL and Havas, CRM by Digitas, PR by Havas and Edelman, and media planning/buying by Zenith.
This is a consumer marketing campaign by PayPal, a fintech company, not directly related to AdTech/MarTech infrastructure or advertising technology innovation. It involves media buying and influencer marketing but is primarily a brand campaign, hence low importance for the AdTech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- PayPal launched a DACH-region Christmas campaign promoting its 'Pay in 30 Days' feature.
- The campaign was developed by lead agency Leo, based on a global toolkit from BBH New York, Razorfish, and Harbor.
- The campaign includes a TV spot, Connected TV, (D)OOH, social media, display, audio, podcasts, CRM, PR, and influencer marketing.
- A B2B component of the campaign targets business customers.
- Media planning and buying is handled by Zenith.
Connected Companies & Entities
5 Entities mapped“PayPal launched a Christmas campaign in the DACH region to promote its 'Pay in 30 Days' feature.”
“Razorfish is one of the agencies that developed the global toolkit.”
“Havas is responsible for production, influencer management, and PR.”
“Edelman handles PR measures.”
“Digitas is responsible for CRM.”
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PayPal Boosts CTV, Still Uses Linear TV
PayPal is launching a global Christmas campaign on November 2, promoting its 'Pay in 30 days' feature. The campaign spans linear TV (ARD, RTL, ProSieben) and Connected TV (RTL+, Joyn, Netflix, Amazon Prime), alongside digital channels like social, display, audio, and retail media. Media duties have moved from WPP's Mindshare to Publicis-owned Zenith, following a pitch. PayPal's DACH marketing lead, Michele Hermann, emphasizes an increased digital and CTV focus compared to 2025, while maintaining a full-funnel strategy. The campaign also targets B2B audiences with themes like agentic commerce.
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