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2026

Papi's Day Rave & Festival Giveaway

Entrant

Escalate

Category

Social Media - Contests & Promotions

Client's Name

Papi Chulo

Country / Region

Ireland

To launch Papi Chulo’s second store in Ireland, the brand turned social contests into cultural currency. By hijacking festival FOMO with a sold-out Electric Picnic ticket giveaway and following it with a high-energy Day Rave promotion tied to a new store opening, Papi Chulo transformed giveaways into real-world experiences. Using bold social mechanics, influencer amplification, and DM-led entry routes, the campaign tapped directly into youth culture, live music, and nightlife. What began as a simple contest strategy quickly became a social movement, driving awareness, participation, and footfall while positioning Papi Chulo as a brand that shows up where culture happens, not after it.

Credits

Head of Big Ideas & Creative Director
Luciano Jacob
Senior Account Executive
Maeve Power
Account Executive & Content
Zoe Tobin
Junior Account Executive & Content
Luiza Meireles
Client Liaison
Andy Nolan
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