Heineken® Launches Social Screen Experience
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At an event, Heineken® says it unveiled the Heineken® Social Screen — an expandable screen wall created by connecting multiple mobile devices. Held at Hyde Park Corner, this activation transformed solitary screen time into a social experience, bringing together football fans in an immersive way.
The event was a celebration, powered by innovation, community and a passion for the sport. At its heart, the campaign was all about connections — uniting fans with their love for football, bringing people together and leveraging technology to elevate the match-watching experience, says the brand.
Turning Solo Viewing Into a Shared Experience
Millions of South Africans watch UEFA Champions League matches alone on their mobile phones, Heineken® says it sought to change the narrative. The Heineken® Social Screen experience allowed fans to combine their devices, forming a massive, synchronised screen display that turned isolated viewing into a vibrant, communal event.
"Ironically, tech has the power to disconnect us more than ever. But with this idea, we're using tech against itself by bringing audiences together in the most unique way possible," says Graeme Jenner, Executive Creative Director at LePub.
How It Works
Participants were invited to disable mobile data and scan a large QR code near the Social Screen to join the experience. Once connected via Wi-Fi, the Social Screen's Captive Portal automatically opens. Users selected an available slot, rotated their phones horizontally and the match stream began seamlessly, says the brand.
Heineken® says that developed in collaboration with LeGarage, LePub's tech and innovation collective, the Heineken® Social Screen featured a custom-built technology that splits DStv Stream's signal in real-time, dynamically adjusting to the number of connected devices at any given time.
A Bold Step in Football Fandom
The Heineken® Social Screen aligns with Heineken’s commitment to celebrating modern football fandom and challenging traditional viewing norms. Bringing together hundreds of football fans, the Social Screen activation transformed individual device screens into a shared, larger-than-life social spectacle, adds the brand.
"We're thrilled to have brought this innovative experience to South African football fans," says Warrick Wyngaard, Marketing Communication Manager at Heineken South Africa. "Our Heineken Social Screen is testament to our commitment to creating unique and memorable experiences for our consumers. It was a moment — and a fixture — to remember. Football is a community, and we are planning even more experiences where fans can socialise and share their love for the game."
The Heineken® Social Screen wall features:
- expandable screen technology synchronised across multiple mobile devices
- complimentary data streaming and phone charging, ensuring uninterrupted viewing for football fans
- seamless device integration, regardless of phone make or model, and
- real-time screen expansion, adapting dynamically to hundreds of connected devices.
Heineken® concludes that this pioneering initiative is part of its broader mission to bring fans closer together — one shared screen (or beer) at a time.
For more information, visit www.heinekenbeverages.co.za. You can also follow Heineken® on LinkedIn or on X.
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