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United Kingdom

Darío Straschnoy: “We want to take Latin America to the world and bring the world to Latin America”

Brand: Untold

Campaign: The Juju London Expansion

Source: https://www.adlatina.com/publicidad/daro-straschnoy-nuestra-ambicin-es-llevar-amrica-latina-al-mundo-y-traer-el-mundo-a-amrica-latina

Goal: Expand presence and create new opportunities for talent

Claim: Bring Latin America to the world and bring the world to Latin America

Summary: Darío Straschnoy, founder of Untold, discussed the opening of The Juju in London, emphasizing the importance of this decision and the potential it holds for connecting with different cultures. The expansion aims to create new international projects without perceiving it as an isolated operation. Instead, it serves as a meeting point to facilitate new conversations and opportunities.

Global

OpenAI Is Taking Its Ad Business to 31 New European Markets

Brand: OpenAI

Campaign: Ads Expansion in Europe

Source: https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-is-taking-its-ad-business-to-31-new-european-markets/?itm_source=homepage&itm_medium=the-latest-left&itm_campaign=4

Goal: Expand advertising presence to new markets

Media: Digital Advertising

Summary: OpenAI is expanding its ads pilot to 31 new markets in Europe. This follows a significant growth in ad revenue since August, with ChatGPT now achieving one billion weekly active users, of which 20% express commercial intent. The advertising effort was previously limited to countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

advertising AI expansion

Uruguay

Ronald wants new points on the Uruguayan GPS (McDonald’s seeks land and targets 4 locations)

Brand: McDonald’s

Campaign: Plan Celeste

Source: https://infonegocios.biz/plus/ronald-quiere-nuevos-puntos-en-el-gps-uruguayo-mcdonald-s-busca-terrenos-y-va-por-4-locales

Goal: To expand McDonald's presence in Uruguay by opening new restaurants.

Claim: We seek strategic locations that enhance accessibility to McDonald’s experience.

Media: Social media

Summary: Arcos Dorados, the operator of McDonald's in Uruguay, is looking for strategic locations to expand the brand, focusing on properties with traffic, visibility, accessibility, and potential for development. The 'Plan Celeste' aims to open four new restaurants this year in Montevideo, Canelones, and Maldonado, while also seeking further growth opportunities nationwide, especially in areas where McDonald's is not yet present.

community development expansion restaurant openings

Czech Republic

Seller of Sofas Phase Expands. Transforms Visual Identity and Completes Strategic Transformation

Brand: Phase

Campaign: New Visual Identity and Marketing Strategy

Source: https://www.mam.cz/novinky/zadavatele-a-znacky/2026-07/prodejce-sedacek-phase-expanduje-meni-vizualni-identitu-a-zavrsuje-strategickou-transformaci/

Goal: To modernize branding and expand market presence in the furniture sector.

Claim: Home of Comfort

Summary: Phase is modernizing its portfolio and marketing strategy while expanding its presence in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company opened a new store in Brno and aims to accelerate growth, establish itself as a leader in the fragmented furniture market, and connect closely with customers through a new visual identity emphasizing comfort. CEO Ondřej Bacík and Marketing Director Michaela Valuchová emphasize the importance of quality products and simplifying the purchasing process for customers.

branding customer experience expansion furniture