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02 December 2024

Storck Wraps Up Pitch, Appoints Havas Media Network UK

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German confectionery business Storck has appointed Havas Media Network UK (HMN UK) following a competitive pitch. HMN UK will begin work immediately on helping Storck evolve its media planning and buying approach around a renewed customer-centric strategy, define new audiences to help drive brand growth and navigate HFSS compliance.

As Storck eyes growth, HMN UK will help Storck turn new audiences into fans while keeping the brands front-of-mind for existing customers of Storck’s most loved brands including Werther’s Original. Part of the brief is to drive planning efficiencies and reduce wastage by installing renewed rigour to the media strategy and by unlocking new value from existing media investments.

Storck will harness HMN UK’s suite of data, technology, and analytics tools to reach these audiences, including its engagement solution, Converged. Converged is powered by the most sophisticated dataset in the market, integrating over 35,000 audience insights drawn from geographic, demographic, attitudinal, behavioural, purchasing, and consumption data of more than half a million individuals.

Additionally, HMN UK will help grow market share of Storck’s Sugar Free variants and help future-proof Storck’s HFSS strategy.

Storck is a family business founded in 1903 and has grown to be one of the largest confectionery manufacturers in the world.  Brands such as Werther’s Original, Toffifee, Bendicks of Mayfair and Riesen have been established as firm and successful players in the confectionery market for decades.  Storck employs around 8,300 people worldwide and sells brands in over 100 countries.

Havas Media Network’s in-depth analysis of our business and audiences was refreshing and their approach of rigour and flair in the media planning process truly resonated with us. They demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of our business and of our role in culture as a traditional family business. We are focused on brand growth and are confident that Havas Media Network are the right partner to facilitate this. We are excited for our partnership to kick off.
Rebecca Robert
Marketing Director, Storck UK
In today’s world, achieving cultural relevance through quality programming and strategic partnerships is crucial for future-proofing brand penetration. Our rigorous approach to creative media solutions and media innovation will help deliver effects greater than the sum of their parts. I’m particularly excited about how our AV team will enhance Storck’s AV strategy for cultural relevance.
Simon Bevan
COO, Havas Media Network UK