Samsung: Like Companions

Credits & Description:

Category: Telecommunications

Brand: Samsung

Agency: Energize

Country: Netherlands

Can likes lead to new friendships? Samsung aims to find out with Like Companions; an activation campaign that connects people through their Facebook likes.





--Turning strangers into friends



The campaign allows people to compare their Facebook likes to everyone elseâs. It gives users interesting insights into their current friend base and allows them to discover new friends as well. Because thereâs nothing like shared interests to spark relationships.





âConnectivity is evolving at the speed of light. New friendships are already being founded based on shared interests through social media. And Facebook remains the medium where everyone shares their interests by liking content.â, says Jesse Ridder, creative at Energize Amsterdam.





--How it works



Users connect their Facebook account to Likecompanions.com. Here, their likes are compared to those of friends and to the likes of everyone else entering the campaign. The people who have the most in common are shown as Like Companions. Current friends are shown instantly, whilst unfamiliar people can be greeted. As soon as someone greets back, they can see each otherâs Facebook profile. Itâs up to the users if this leads to new (Facebook) friendships.





--Samsung Galaxy S4



Like Companions is part of the âLife Companionâ introduction campaign for the Samsung GALAXY S4. The device allows people to easily connect with each other through their favorite content. For instance, users can wirelessly connect their screens and speakers to enjoy their favorite content together. Participants of the campaign have a chance to win the GALAXY S4, together with a Like Companion of their choice.



Category: Telecommunications

URL: http://www.likecompanions.com

Client: Samsung

Agency: Energize

Production: MediaMonks

Country: Netherlands

Senior Interactive Designer: Chris Pierson

Creative team: Jurriaan van Bokhoven

Creative team: Jesse Ridder

Strategist: Sjoerd Goderie

Account Director: Jack Gnodde

Designer: Paul Duijser

Illustrator: Shop Around

Samsung Electronics Benelux: Floris Regouin, Geert Mol, Caroline Teengs, Steffany van der Hout