SMMA

Shape TeaTime UK – A Global Icon’s UK Debut

At SMMA, we specialise in helping brands make unforgettable first impressions, and our campaign with TeaTime Café was no exception. With over 56 locations in Qatar and a loyal customer base spanning the Middle East, TeaTime trusted us to introduce their globally loved brand to the UK market with the opening of their first-ever UK store.

TeaTime UK – A Global Icon’s UK Debut
Campaign Spotlight: TeaTime UK – A Global Icon’s UK Debut
Description: At SMMA, we thrive on turning ideas into impactful results. Let’s make your brand the next big story—get in touch today!
Industry: Restaurant & Cafes

Objective

The mission was clear: generate excitement for TeaTime’s UK debut, build brand awareness, and position the café as a must-visit destination. By focusing on user-generated content (UGC), we aimed to amplify their global legacy and connect with a new, local audience

Our Approach

We developed a dynamic campaign that highlighted TeaTime’s rich heritage and delicious offerings while engaging the UK’s vibrant café culture:

● Influencer Partnerships: Collaborated with prominent food reviewers and content creators to craft authentic, mouth-watering visuals that captured TeaTime’s signature flavors and ambiance.

● UGC-Driven Engagement: Encouraged customers to share their experiences online using the branded hashtag, #TeaTimeUK, building a sense of community and excitement.

● Social Media Strategy: Optimized content for Instagram and TikTok, leveraging trending formats to reach a wider audience.

● Interactive Activities: Ran giveaways, polls, and Q&A sessions to spark curiosity and keep the buzz alive around the new store.

Results

In just 8 weeks, the campaign brewed remarkable success:

● 500,000 Views across key social platforms, introducing TeaTime to a vast new audience.

● 15,000 Likes on visually stunning posts that celebrated TeaTime’s unique offerings.

● 7,500 Shares, creating an organic ripple effect and expanding the campaign’s reach.

The Impact

The campaign successfully established TeaTime as a household name in its new UK market, driving significant foot traffic to their debut store. By blending authenticity, creativity, and strategy, SMMA positioned TeaTime as a global café brand with a warm, local connection.

At SMMA, we thrive on turning ideas into impactful results. Let’s make your brand the next big story—get in touch today!
TeaTime UK – A Global Icon’s UK Debut