2026

NYX Awards - 2026 Grand Winner Winner: Ogilvy Hong Kong

Hong Kong Halloween - Dress Up! Show Up!

Entrant Company

Ogilvy Hong Kong

Category

Marketing Campaign / Special Event

Client's Name

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Country / Region

Hong Kong SAR

Experience Level

Agency

Today's travelers are increasingly moving beyond conventional and passive sightseeing, meaning that travel is no longer merely about observing landmarks; it's about experiencing the authentic pulse of a place, forging meaningful bonds with its locals, and acquiring a rich, personal narrative that resonates deeply within.
Recognizing Halloween as a unique opportunity for creative collision and shared community fun, our idea was to move beyond simply hosting the festival. Instead, we reimagined it as an immersive journey of participation that surpasses passive tourism. We transformed Hong Kong into an unparalleled global stage, empowering everybody to show their distinctive Halloween playful spirit and showcasing the city's unique cultural vibrancy, while actively inviting travelers to join this authentic, co-created spectacle. We created an invaluable chance for people from all walks of life to connect through creative festive expression, making Halloween a truly inclusive celebration for everyone, everywhere.
To bring this idea to life, we disrupted the conventional one-way influencer model by strategically leveraging Andrew Wave, 'the Red Carpet Boy', as a living mobile stage delivering a city-wide call to action: "Dress up, show up!". This epic invitation was open to everyone regardless of age, profession, or background. His red carpet brought out everyone. From local icons like Allan Zeman and Mickey Mouse from Hong Kong Disneyland, to world-class talent like the co-founder of the top bar at World's 50 Best Bars, and everyday heroes like villain-hitting auntie and tram operator. Through authentic street snaps, we showed global audience the city's authentic celebrative spirit for Halloween.
From 179+ stages to millions of interactions, this campaign didn't just create buzz; it orchestrated a citywide phenomenon that established a monumental presence, marking the most anticipated Halloween ever. We showed the world that Hong Kong isn't merely a host for Halloween, but a dynamic stage where everyone can unleash their own creative spirit. This proved Hong Kong truly became a vibrant, celebrated stage where every supernatural style found its spotlight, making it a favorable city for future visits.

Credits

Director, Brand Marketing, Hong Kong Tourism Board
Anne Leung
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