Lurpak and MasterChef Australia have teamed up for a campaign that reinforce its positioning as the butter of choice for passionate cooks.
The campaign via full-service media agency, Mediahub, champions good food and puts the premium Danish butter brand at the heart of Easter culinary celebrations, traditionally a key period for butter sales.
‘When in Doubt, Just Cook’, the core message, Lurpak stands apart from its Australian competitors by elevating the emotional connection consumers have with cooking, rather than focusing on ingredients alone.
“Maintaining share of voice in an increasingly competitive category is essential,” Linda Fagerlund, chief strategy officer, Mediahub, said. “The MasterChef Australia: Back To Win season partnership is the natural next step, aligning perfectly with Lurpak’s premium positioning and food-first messaging.”
“This partnership allows Lurpak to speak to its food-loving audience with maximum cultural and seasonal relevance, using high-attention media moments to drive salience and preference,” Fagerlund concluded.
The holistic campaign highlights the proposition that Lurpak is synonymous with good food, Easter and MasterChef Australia.
Having launched on March 24 with a robust media mix including OLV, social, and high-impact retail OOH to maximise awareness and conversion in the lead-up to Easter, the campaign then strengthens across broadcast, social, and online video during the crucial holiday period.
‘A sponsorship that perfectly aligns two premium brands’
The campaign centrepiece then commences with the premiere of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on April 28 via premium, high impact integrations throughout the season.
“We are thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking campaign ecosystem that masterfully integrates broadcast, digital, and social platforms, positioning Lurpak as the go-to butter choice for food enthusiasts across Australia,” Thomas Smith, Lurpak brand manager, said.
“This partnership with MasterChef Australia transcends traditional exposure; it’s a strategic move to forge deeper emotional connections with Australia’s passionate food lovers. At Lurpak, we are dedicated to championing good food in cooking, enhancing the taste of every dish we are paired with and enriching the culinary experience.
“By aligning with MasterChef Australia, a show that celebrates culinary excellence, we aim to be part of the joy and satisfaction that comes from cooking and sharing good food. Our goal is to resonate deeply with the audience, engaging their hearts and minds at every culinary moment.”
Travis Kirk, Paramount Australia’s commercial partnerships director – Ad Sales Sydney, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Lurpak as the official butter of choice for MasterChef Australia in 2025, a sponsorship that perfectly aligns two premium brands.
“We’ve thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Mediahub and Arla Foods to bring this exciting, multi-platform partnership to life, creating a seamless connection of quality and aspiration for our audience.
“Throughout the season, viewers will experience Lurpak’s prominent presence, inspiring them to elevate their cooking, while simultaneously boosting Lurpak’s brand awareness and share of voice.”
The authentic and effective integrations will include prominence in the pantry and staples box to ensure continuous exposure across the season, a butter dish challenge during a French Fusion service challenge that gives the product pride of place, a bespoke Lurpak challenge that will see the butter as a hero ingredient.
While beyond the kitchen, the brand will feature in billboards, program IDs, and vibrant BVOD video formats that aim to extend reach and engagement across Paramount’s ecosystem, while key branded moments will be amplified via MasterChef’s social channels.
Credits
Client: Arla Foods
Thomas Smith, Lurpak Brand Manager
Marion Roberts, Managing Director Arla Foods Mayers Australia
Media agency: Mediahub
Amanda Florence, Client Director
Tom Jinks, Senior Client Director
Chloe Cripps, Communications Strategist
Broadcast partner: Paramount Australia
Tamar Hovagimian, Head of National Advertising Partnerships
Travis Kirk, Commercial Partnerships Director – Ad Sales Sydney
Rebecca Yeoh, National Advertising Activations Lead
Raghav Iyer, Strategy Manager
MasterChef Australia: Back to Win launches Monday April 28 at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.