How Magnum launched a new ice cream format with TikTok-first creativity
Magnum set out to introduce Magnum Bon Bon, a new bite-sized ice cream format, to the Polish market. The launch was designed to expand Magnum’s portfolio and drive incremental growth by creating a new consumption occasion beyond the brand’s classic ice cream bars.
While Magnum traditionally speaks to a broad 18–54 audience, Bon Bon was positioned to appeal more strongly to younger consumers. The goal was to present it as a modern, shareable indulgence that fits casual, everyday moments. Reaching this audience where they naturally discover and engage with content was key, which is why TikTok became a core channel in the media mix, helping the brand maximize relevance and impact during launch.
The campaign was built around a full-funnel media plan designed to drive awareness, memorability, and engagement from day one.
The launch kicked off with a TopView placement featuring a branded video combined with an interactive Shake Surprise add-on. This created immediate impact, captured attention at app open, and helped introduce the new product in a memorable way.
At the same time, two premium reservation formats ran in parallel:
Top Feed, using interest-based targeting aligned with the product’s characteristics
Standard Feed, supported by Target Frequency to manage optimal ad exposure
To further scale reach, a Video Views campaign using Spark Ads amplified native influencer content. This setup was optimized for 6-second views, helping the brand maximize impressions while keeping creatives fully aligned with TikTok’s native style.
Together, this mix of formats, interactivity, and creator-led content delivered a cohesive TikTok-first experience that felt both entertaining and brand-led.
The Bon Bon launch delivered standout Brand Lift results, significantly outperforming TikTok benchmarks across all key metrics.
Ad Recall increased by +14.2pp, more than double the industry benchmark of +5.95pp
Awareness grew by +12.9pp, far above the benchmark of +2.58pp
Intent rose by +5.7pp, showing strong impact on brand consideration
Strong branding in the first second helped boost memorability, while the interactive, TikTok-native approach encouraged users to move from awareness to intent. The results confirmed TikTok’s strength as a platform for launching new products and building brand equity at scale, especially when brands fully lean into its formats and creative language.
TikTok has become a cornerstone of modern marketing strategies and a natural space for brands that want to stay culturally relevant and connect with younger audiences and beyond. For us, its dynamic ecosystem, trend creation, and content virality made TikTok the ideal platform for launching a new product format and consumption occasion. The campaign exceeded our expectations, delivering exceptional impact and visibility. Consumers were immersed in the experience, seeing and hearing the creation of a fresh, ice-cold moment of Magnum Bon Bon indulgence that sparked desire and engagement. Looking ahead, we are fully committed to unlocking TikTok’s potential for Magnum launches and innovations, where our signature cracking chocolate, in any format, remains a distinctive brand asset that sets us apart.