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Nestlé turns KitKat chocolate heist into viral marketing success

Nestlé transformed a significant theft of over 12 tons of KitKat bars into a successful marketing campaign. Instead of remaining silent about the heist, the company publicly acknowledged the incident, turning it into a viral social media moment. They further engaged consumers with a "tracker" tool that allowed people to check if their KitKat was part of the stolen shipment, significantly boosting social media engagement and generating substantial earned media value. AI

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Nestlé turns KitKat chocolate heist into viral marketing success

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Birchall ·

    How Nestlé turned a chocolate heist into a masterclass in brand building

    When thieves made off with a truckload of KitKats, Nestlé's marketing team decided the best crisis response was to make a joke of it—it’s European marketing head explains how it pulled off the feat.