Outback:

Deck the Halls with Steakmas Cheer

The Challenge

The holiday season is one of the most competitive times of the year for restaurant brands. Outback Steakhouse wanted to stand out during November and December with its annual Steakmas campaign, increasing brand visibility, engaging guests, and driving traffic through limited-time menu offerings, holiday merchandise, and seasonal experiences.

The Solution

Peppercomm partnered with Outback Steakhouse to develop and execute an integrated communications campaign that brought Steakmas to life across earned, owned, and experiential channels.

The strategy included a multimedia news release announcing the campaign, which reached an estimated audience of 223.6 million. Peppercomm also conducted targeted media outreach to national and key DMA reporters, highlighting Steakmas menu offerings, the holiday merchandise store, and the Koala on the Walla promotion. To further engage consumers, Peppercomm supported Koala on the Walla activations at select malls and Outback locations, where visitors received gift cards and collectible plush koalas that generated excitement both in person and online.

The Result

The Steakmas campaign delivered strong results across earned media and social engagement:

  • Generated 559 earned media placements, reaching a total audience of 559.3 million.
  • Secured coverage in national outlets including Eat This, Not That and The U.S. Sun, showcasing Steakmas menu items and holiday promotions.
  • Sparked significant social media engagement through the Koala on the Walla campaign across platforms including TikTok and YouTube.
  • Helped drive increased customer visits and holiday sales through promotion of seasonal menu offerings and the Steakmas merchandise store.

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