EE and Boomerang’s Melting Masterpiece Unlocks Call of Duty Chaos
With strategy from Saatchi & Saatchi, the Twitch event featured a melting ice sculpture and intense gameplay, drawing over 100K views and thrilling fans worldwide
16 December 2024
EE and Boomerang created an unforgettable gaming moment to celebrate the re-release of the coveted Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 Hella Chill Operator Skin. Building on the excitement of the initial launch, the second wave of codes—available on the day and through the EE Game Store—rekindled enthusiasm among gamers worldwide. The campaign also featured a collaboration with Twitch streamer Zyro to connect with the gaming community.
Taking centre stage for the EE Game Store campaign was a 177cm high ice sculpture of the Hella Chill Operator Skin, that took three days to cut and carve. Gamers worldwide tuned in to the Twitch live stream to watch as the sculpture melted; the speed of its fate tied to a streamer’s performance in Call of Duty® Warzone™. Along the way, fans were treated to mini-games and surprises, building anticipation for the moment the codes were finally released, the codes were all claimed in under five minutes.
The EE Twitch activation captivated audiences worldwide, achieving over 100,000 total live views. The campaign set a new record for Zyro with its highest-ever concurrent viewership.
To keep the excitement going, a hero video has been released recapping the event and driving audiences to the EE Game Store. There, gamers can claim a Hella Chill code with any purchase of gaming hardware & accessories, ensuring more players get a chance to level up their in-game style.
The strategy for the campaign was led by Saatchi & Saatchi.
The EE Game Store has a game-changing kit for any gamer on any network, with every gamer being unique, EE can provide the right setup to empower all players. This social activation is part of a series of new experiences and exclusive drops only available at the EE Game Store, where there is a kit for every gamer.
For more information, please visit: EE Game Store: www.ee.co.uk/gaming
Credits
SOCIAL AGENCY: Boomerang
CEO: Stephanie Mylam
Senior Creative: Will Boehm
Senior Creative: Ben Rutherford
Senior Creative: Shaun Maclennan
Senior Creative: Ben Cashmore
Business Leader: Emma Hibbitt
Account Director: Harriet Sweetman
Producer: Crystal Jade Matthews
Videographer and Editor: Matt Dempsey
Tech Producer: Charlie Hill
Gaffer: Ben Sherriff
Audio: Artur Strakhov
ADVERTISING AGENCY: Saatchi & Saatchi
Publicis Groupe UK CCO: Ben Mooge
Social Planning Partner: Mathieu Abet
Senior Social Strategist: Ciarán McManus
Business Leader: Emily Carr-Bennett
CLIENT:EE
Director of Brand and Demand Generation: Kelly Engstrom
Head of Social Media: Annabel Davison
Campaign Manager: Simon Reynolds
Head of Gaming Partnerships: David Ryan
Senior Manager, Gaming Propositions: Olly Southern
Gaming Partnership Marketing Manager: Hanna Skiba
Gaming Partnership Manager: Carmelo Orlando