Scaling creative production

TikTok- Tate McRae

Tate McRae’s latest album, So Close to What, had a clear goal to drive awareness and engagement through an exclusive in-app experience. To give life to this vision, Vidico helped craft a high-impact out-of-home (OOH) campaign in Times Square that seamlessly blended digital engagement with real-world spectacle.

James Ton
Designing the TikTok billboard for Tate McRae was about capturing what makes TikTok unique—its playfulness, spontaneity, and sense of community. The challenge was translating that energy into a bold, eye-catching design that could stand out in the fast-paced, hustle and bustle of Times Square.
James Ton
Product Designer
The challenge

The challenge

With streaming platforms battling for audience attention, TikTok needed to ensure that Tate McRae’s album release stood out—not just online, but in the heart of New York City. The challenge was twofold:

  1. Drive TikTok searches – Encourage fans to engage with the album on TikTok through a dedicated search experience.
  2. Differentiate from competitors – Compete with other streaming services promoting the album in the same high-visibility space.

Our approach

Our approach

To achieve this, we focused on three key elements:

  • Visual Impact: Leveraging the unique TSX Times Square spectacular, we designed eye-catching creative that stood out among the clutter of billboards.
  • Interactivity: Encouraging direct fan participation by prompting them to search for Tate McRae’s album on TikTok.
  • Brand Consistency: Maintaining TikTok’s distinct visual identity while aligning with Tate’s album aesthetics.

Execution

Execution

Our team developed two dynamic OOH units and one static banner, ensuring each asset:

  • Aligned with TikTok’s visual identity through branded colors, typography, and the search call-to-action.
  • Maximized engagement with Tate McRae’s fans through compelling visuals featuring her album’s themes.
  • Integrated seamlessly with the in-app experience, reinforcing TikTok as the place to discover and engage with new music.

Takeaway

Takeaway

This campaign exemplified the power of blending large-scale digital activations with high-visibility real-world marketing. By merging TikTok’s interactive capabilities with an iconic OOH execution, Tate McRae’s album launch became not just an event, but an experience. When music meets innovation, the results speak for themselves.

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