CAFÉS MÉO

CAFÉS MÉO
Case study
CAFÉS MÉO

From what started as one family’s passion in 1920s Lille, now a household name in French coffee—Cafés Méo has stayed true to its craft, all while making big moves to expand its reach and impact.

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Retail
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Creative performance
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Activation
Context

Cafés Méo started in 1920s Lille, when brothers Jules and Émile Meauxsoone set out to roast exceptional coffee while preserving artisanal craftsmanship. Fast-forward a century, and Méo is still roasting in Lille—but now with a national footprint, selling in supermarkets, boutiques, and online.

But growth wasn’t enough. The challenge was securing Méo’s place among France’s leading coffee brands while staying true to its regional roots, quality promise, and sustainable commitments.

Our Ambition

To make Méo the obvious choice for coffee lovers across France. When people think of quality, responsible, and affordable coffee, Méo should come to mind—instantly.

Our approach

How a century-old brand found new momentum—without losing its soul.

We led a bold repositioning that strengthened Méo’s identity while amplifying its presence:

A strong new brand signature: “Méo, le café qu’il me faut !” (Méo, the coffee I need!)

The strategy of the obvious: If you want great coffee that’s ethical and fairly priced, Méo is the answer. Simple.

A nationwide media blitz:

  • Radio and digital audio campaign to ensure maximum exposure.
  • Retail media activations (DOOH) to drive supermarket sales.
  • Performance marketing (VOL, SEA, SEO) to capture online shoppers.

Social media & influencer marketing with engaging content on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—boosted by paid campaigns and a network of coffee-loving influencers.

Our Results
163K€
revenue generated via Google Ads.
+10
spots gained in Google search rankings.
+5523
new social media followers.
+270%
increase in impressions.
+1000%
boost in engagement.
+400%
brand awareness score.

Our data-backed strategy propelled Méo into the Top 10 coffee brands in France, particularly in the booming whole-bean segment—where the brand now attracts 2 out of 3 French whole-bean coffee buyers (Kantar, Dec 2024).

By blending tradition with a smart, high-impact strategy, Méo isn’t just growing—it’s becoming the go-to name in accessible, responsible and high-quality coffee.

TERACT

10 years of seamless, scalable, and sustainable retail communication

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