Nestle’s KitKat has signed a global sponsorship deal with Formula 1 from late 2025 to 2028, marking a major shift in Nestle’s marketing approach. Under the guidance of new CEO Laurent Freixe, this sponsorship aims to broaden KitKat’s appeal among shoppers under 30 and increase global visibility.
The deal will feature KitKat advertising at F1 racetracks, Formula 1 branding on chocolate wrappers, and hundreds of race ticket giveaways. This move signifies Nestle’s first global marketing initiative, departing from its traditional country-specific campaigns.
KitKat’s global marketing budget has risen by 20% this year, reflecting Freixe’s commitment to reinvest in core brands. The brand is valued at over 2 billion Swiss francs (US$2.29 billion), making it one of Nestle’s largest revenue drivers.
Nestle's CEO, Freixe, sees this as a strategic accelerator for growth. This comes after Freixe replaced former CEO Mark Schneider, whose cost-cutting on marketing during the pandemic led to weaker sales.
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