Nando’s started a journey to revitalise its brand among under-35’s in Australia by launching a unique music platform, boosting engagement and increasing brand consideration significantly.

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Challenge:

Nando’s needed to reconnect with the under-35 demographic amid increased competition and price pressures, following a business restructuring in Australia.

Marketing Strategy

With minimal differentiation possible in product and pricing, Nando’s focused on music as a key differentiator, leveraging its UK success to drive under-35 purchase consideration through a targeted music initiative.

Creative Solution

To attract a younger audience attuned to internet sub-culture and irony, Nando’s leveraged social and PR channels. The cancellation of a major music festival (SITG) presented an opportunity to make a bold statement in the music space.

Solution

We launched the Chicken Shop Sessions, a music platform that transformed Nando’s restaurants into intimate venues for artists and their fans. In partnership with Unified Group, we debuted this initiative at a prominent event on Fitzroy Street, providing a content-rich, experiential feast. Following this, the sessions expanded across Australia and New Zealand, featuring the signed band Coterie, creating a unique, ongoing engagement with fans.

What our
clients say

“To deploy brand discipline amongst a big cultural move is a risk. Reconnected was a no-brainer to employ for this program and has gone above and beyond. We have a few big years ahead, driving these core business initiatives together.”
Tom Blackburn
Head of Brand & Communications, Nando's ANZ