A gas station makes a broadcast sitcom
The Idea:
In Fall of 2021, a new sitcom hit the airwaves. This time it wasn’t from a major broadcast network — but from a gas station.
QuikTrip wanted to build brand love from their core consumers while reinforcing that their “snackle” (part snack, part meal) food offerings were perfect for any occasion.
So, we partnered with SNL director Paul Briganti to recreate some of the most famous eating moments from 90s sitcom history.
We dropped a full 20-minute show on a Friday night (because TGIF) and saw it amass over 700K views across Twitch, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. For comparison, it received more views that day than a 1pm SportsCenter, 9pm Gordon Ramsey and 10pm Family Feud.
The next morning, we ran the show on TV in all of QT’s markets to give fans that true sitcom viewing experience.
We surrounded the campaign with tons of support to help amplify its impact. This included a branded ‘90s playlist with Pandora, exclusive campaign merch, two Buzzfeed articles, a Giphy takeover and a sponsored review from Vulture. Not to brag, but they gave it 5/5 taquitos.
^ not Marv
Well, hey there!
Here’s a quick history of me: I’ve worked on major brands that span the gamut from travel to CPG products and everything in between. My roles have ranged from being a digital AOR for a major airline, running the social account for the world’s biggest sports drink (while also contributing to their major campaigns), being a full AOR partner for a beloved regional gas station, and helping a big box sporting goods store elbow out its competition while becoming more relevant online.
I’ve been lucky enough to conceptualize in a wide range of spaces and am continually amazed and inspired by an industry that is always reinventing itself.
When I’m not doing the work thing:
Here’s a quick history of me: I’ve worked on major brands that span the gamut from travel to CPG products and everything in between. My roles have ranged from being a digital AOR for a major airline, running the social account for the world’s biggest sports drink (while also contributing to their major campaigns), being a full AOR partner for a beloved regional gas station, and helping a big box sporting goods store elbow out its competition while becoming more relevant online.
I’ve been lucky enough to conceptualize in a wide range of spaces and am continually amazed and inspired by an industry that is always reinventing itself.
When I’m not doing the work thing:
- Love being a wanna-be weekend warrior - building things like decks and pergolas and hoping they don’t fall down (so far so good)
- Dad of 2 boys which is my world (in the best way possible)
- Roommate of a french bulldog named Marv who tests my patience daily
- I can make banana bread from memory if the need should ever arise
- Built an app for fun that ended up being #1 in the Apple App store, beating out WhatsApp and Facebook (er, in the Neatherlands)
Recognition
Gatorade Super Bowl Dunk
Cannes
Gold Lion // Cyber // Co-Creation and User Generated Content
Silver Lion // Cyber // Innovative Use of Social or Community
Bronze Lions x2 // Digital Craft // Rich Media and Augmented Reality
Bronze Lion // Entertainment // Social Brand Experience
Shortlist
Promo x 3
Cyber x 2
Media x 2
Mobile
Entertainment
Clio
Bronze // Social Media
Clio Sports
Grand Clio // Social Media
Gold // Direct
Gold // Partnership, Sponsorships & Endorsements
One Show
Bronze Pencil // Online Films & Video / User Generated Content
Finalist
Social Media Page by a Brand / Social Media Page by a Brand
Use of Technology / Augmented Reality
IAB MIxx
Silver // Virtual and Augmented Reality
Bronze // Social - Real-Time Engagement
Project Isaac Award
Social Media Invention
National Addy's
Silver // Social Media, Single Execution
AAFKC
Gold // Online/Interactive: Social Media
Gold // Elements of Advertising: Digital Creative Technology
Effie
Bronze // Carpe Diem – Products
Lürzer's Archive
Cannes
Gold Lion // Cyber // Co-Creation and User Generated Content
Silver Lion // Cyber // Innovative Use of Social or Community
Bronze Lions x2 // Digital Craft // Rich Media and Augmented Reality
Bronze Lion // Entertainment // Social Brand Experience
Shortlist
Promo x 3
Cyber x 2
Media x 2
Mobile
Entertainment
Clio
Bronze // Social Media
Clio Sports
Grand Clio // Social Media
Gold // Direct
Gold // Partnership, Sponsorships & Endorsements
One Show
Bronze Pencil // Online Films & Video / User Generated Content
Finalist
Social Media Page by a Brand / Social Media Page by a Brand
Use of Technology / Augmented Reality
IAB MIxx
Silver // Virtual and Augmented Reality
Bronze // Social - Real-Time Engagement
Project Isaac Award
Social Media Invention
National Addy's
Silver // Social Media, Single Execution
AAFKC
Gold // Online/Interactive: Social Media
Gold // Elements of Advertising: Digital Creative Technology
Effie
Bronze // Carpe Diem – Products
Lürzer's Archive
Relay the Way
Clio Sports
Gold // Direct
IAB Mixx
Shortlist - Live Experience Integration
National Addy's
Gold // Integrated Media Public Service Campaign
AAFKC
Gold // Out-of-Home & Ambient Media: Public Service
Gold // Cross Platform: Public Service Campaigns
Clio Sports
Gold // Direct
IAB Mixx
Shortlist - Live Experience Integration
National Addy's
Gold // Integrated Media Public Service Campaign
AAFKC
Gold // Out-of-Home & Ambient Media: Public Service
Gold // Cross Platform: Public Service Campaigns
Fuel Force
Clio Sports
Bronze // Product/Service
The Debut
Cannes
Shortlist // Real Time Response
Clio Sports
Bronze // Product/Service
The Debut
Cannes
Shortlist // Real Time Response
Contact me, would love to chat -> jwschroer@gmail.com