The Impact Needed

When Dunkin’ retired its iconic Styrofoam cup to reduce environmental impact, loyal fans of the “double-cup” ritual weren’t thrilled. To shift sentiment without sounding preachy, we created a campaign that framed the change as a breakup—between the inner cup and its Styrofoam partner. With a blend of sincerity and humor, the integrated effort spanned social storytelling, OOH, brand partnerships, influencers, and earned media. The result: a viral, award-winning effort that softened the transition and sparked a national conversation.

The Story We Told

A city billboard displays a Dunkin' Donuts advertisement saying "Iced. Delicious. And Single." with images of coffee cups.
A city billboard displays a Dunkin' Donuts advertisement saying "Consciously Un-cup-ling" with images of coffee cups.
An Instagram post from @rhodeislandprobz featuring a meme of Squidward laying flowers on the grave of the Dunkin' Double Cup
An influence takes a selfie in the mirror with a cup of Dunkin' coffee i the foreground.

The Difference It Made

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Multiple industry awards and viral reach

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