A German challenger brand seriously disrupting the UK travel market

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The Brief

  • Having tested the UK market by booking TV direct in the Summer of 2010, Trivago appointed MNC to implement an alternative strategy.
  • While an established brand in most of Western Europe, Trivago approached the UK market as an un-known challenger brand that needed to communicate their unique position as a hotel comparison site, rather than another travel agent.
  • Highly analytical methodology was required to report ROI to a company with extensive experience of response advertising across Europe

Results

  • We have helped Trivago outthink, rather than outspend, established brand leaders in a hugely competitive sector
  • We have managed to establish a successful year-long ROI strategy, whereas other competitors are only able to advertise seasonally
  • Investment into TV advertising has increased significantly and Trivago’s 2011 investment has increased by 600% year on year
  • Based on the success of results delivered, our strategy and methodology for the UK market continued into 2012