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Bronze Award
Meet Me At The Coke Sign
The Coca-Cola Company
Australia
2026
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Entrant Company
Ogilvy
Entry Type
Product/Service
Launch Country
Australia
Program
Clio Awards 2026
Medium Type
Professional
Medium
Out of Home
Category
Billboard
To demonstrate Coca-Cola's authentic place in culture for a new generation, we leveraged the Kings Cross Sign as a powerful symbol of connection already woven into Sydney's social fabric. For half a century, this iconic beacon has collected countless human moments beneath its crimson glow. Adding six perfect words – "Meet Me At The Coke Sign" – acknowledged a cultural truth Sydneysiders had used and passed down for generations. Stories flooded in—first kisses, chance encounters, life-changing moments—lovingly reimagined in the very venues where they unfolded. We didn't create something new; we illuminated what was already there. With 8.5 million in earned reach and 100% positive sentiment across major networks, all from a single billboard. By honouring authentic connections rather than manufacturing sentiment, we transformed Coca-Cola from advertiser to keeper of memories, proving that sometimes, the most powerful brand stories are the ones already being told.
Credits
Advertising Agency
Ogilvy
Sydney
Client
The Coca-Cola Company
Sydney
Advertising Agency
Ogilvy Australia
Sydney
Network
Ogilvy
Sydney
Holding Company
WPP
Sydney
Production Company
Scoundrel
Sydney
Global Chief Creative Officer
Liz Taylor
Ogilvy
Chief Creative Officer
Guillermo Vega
Ogilvy
Chief Creative Officer APAC
Reed Collins
Ogilvy
Chief Creative Officer ANZ
Toby Talbot
Ogilvy
Executive Creative Director Asia
Nikhil Panjwani
Ogilvy
Executive Creative Director
Max McKeon
Ogilvy Sydney
Creative Director
Anthony Campagna
Ogilvy Sydney
Creative Director
Jari Kennedy
Ogilvy Sydney
Copywriter
Lyndon Christie
Ogilvy Sydney
Art Director
Cal Harmer
Ogilvy Sydney
Designer
Axel Spriggs
Ogilvy Sydney
Senior Marketing Director
Kate Miller
The Coca-Cola Company
Creative Strategy Lead APAC
Adam Ross
The Coca-Cola Company
Frontline Senior Brand Manager
Jack Basil-Jones
The Coca-Cola Company
Frontline Marketing Manager
Barry Del Rosario
The Coca-Cola Company
EVP & Global Chief Marketing Officer
Manolo Arroyo
The Coca-Cola Company
Global President Coca-Cola Trademark
Arnab Roy
The Coca-Cola Company
Global VP Creative Strategy & Content Coca-Cola Trademark
Islam ElDessouky
The Coca-Cola Company
Production Director
James Dive
Scoundrel
Executive Producer
Adrian Shapiro
Scoundrel
Producer
Tessa Simpson
Scoundrel
Group Account Director
Matt Richards
Ogilvy Sydney
Account Director
Isabella Haley
Ogilvy Sydney
Project Manager
Anna Curtis
Ogilvy Sydney
Public Relations
Clare Hughes
Ogilvy PR Sydney
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