Havas and Jacob’s have launched the world’s first biscuit insurance to protect the ‘good biscuits’ from thieving family and friends at Christmas.
With the festive season approaching, so too does the arrival of the much-anticipated Jacob’s Elite seasonal range. But research undertaken by Jacob’s showed that a huge number of Christmas biscuits are pilfered early by friends and family members who just can’t resist the temptation.
But what could be done to protect people who fall victim to seasonal biscuit theft?
The answer is Jacob’s Elite Biscuit Insurance – the world’s first biscuit insurance policy made to give people peace of mind this Christmas season, protecting their precious tins from biscuit theft. If they find their biscuits have been stolen, consumers can simply go to www.jacobselite-biscuitinsurance.ie to make a claim. With a successful application, the policy pays out with a replacement tin of Jacob’s Elites.
Peter O’Dwyer, ECD of Havas Dublin said: “With hundreds of claims made within the first of launching the policy, we very quickly knew that we’d tapped into something that was immediately resonating with people – a uniquely Irish Christmas insight. And the claims received so far are proof positive that the biscuit thieves of Ireland are a crafty lot.”
The insurance policy is supported by a series of online videos and media partnerships, with some of the stories behind the more outlandish insurance claims being shared on Jacob’s social channels.
Angela Harding, Marketing Communications Manager, Valeo Foods said: “Jacob’s has been part of Christmas memories for generations and we’ve all experienced sitting down for an Elite Chocolate Kimberley or Mikado only to discover that they have been stolen. Jacob’s Elite Biscuit Insurance offers fans peace of mind this Christmas, so remember – when the biscuit thieves invade, we’ll come to your aid!”
Credits
Client: Valeo Foods
Marketing Communications Manager: Angela Harding
Campaign Manager: Cara Kennedy
Agency: Havas
Executive Creative Director: Peter O’Dwyer
Creative Director: Adrian Fitz-Simon
Creative Team: Stephen Kelly, Aoife McCleary
Videographer: Eimear Nolan
Photographer: Seán Curtis
Client Service Director: Aoife Surgeon
Senior Account Manager: Ryan Glynn
Senior Account Executive: Rebecca Mullen
Head of Planning: Ashly Stewart
Strategic Planner: Áine O’Boyle
Digital Account Manager: Özge Özdemir
Digital Executive: Anna Potashkina
Senior Communications Manager: Luke Reilly
