Bellavista del Jardín del Norte launched a premium lunch menu through a creative "message in a bottle" campaign, targeting nearby corporates and agencies to drive awareness and foot traffic, blending traditional and digital marketing strategies.
Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Brand Positioning
Grup Iglesias
2018
The objective was to let the target audience (corporates, agencies, and office employees in the vicinity) know of Bellavista’s new offering, which was slightly more premium and pricey than that of the competition.
Bellavista del Jardín del Norte was born from the collaboration between El Grup Iglesias and the Messi brothers, aiming to evoke the spirit of a quintessential Spanish village in the heart of Barcelona. The restaurant spans 2,000 square meters, featuring both outdoor and indoor spaces designed to simulate a bustling village environment.
Guests can explore various elements like a kiosk, a square, a church, a barber shop, a bar with table football, and even a fountain to quench their thirst. The restaurant's Mediterranean culinary base is enhanced with subtle international influences to create a diverse gastronomic experience.
Bellavista aimed to position itself as a premium dining option for nearby corporates, agencies, and office employees. The goal was to communicate the exclusivity and quality of the restaurant’s executive lunch menu (menu del mediodía), designed to be slightly more premium than its competitors.
To announce the new lunch offering, the Bellavista team devised a creative “message in a bottle” campaign. Inspired by the restaurant’s water fountain, branded refillable bottles were used as a vehicle to deliver a special message. Each bottle came wrapped in a custom newspaper detailing the promotion, inviting recipients to try the menu.
A carefully curated list of 200 offices within a 5 km radius received the personalized “message in a bottle.” This guerrilla marketing initiative was supported by a targeted email campaign to further amplify awareness and drive traffic to the restaurant.