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Tradition Meets TikTokConsumer Goods

Pelikan

Revitalizing a 185-year-old heritage brand with modern social media strategies on META and TikTok.

185+

Years of brand history leveraged

300%

Increase in social engagement

Global

International audience growth

3

Active social platforms managed

Campaign Content

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Services Provided

  • Social Media Marketing
  • TikTok Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Brand Strategy

Platforms

TikTokInstagramFacebook

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Overview

Pelikan Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co.KG, founded in 1838, is one of Germany's most traditional manufacturers of stationery and office supplies. With over 185 years of history, Pelikan represents high-quality writing instruments, artist supplies, and school products.

The company is especially renowned for its fountain pens and student products that have accompanied generations through their educational journey. Our challenge was to bridge this rich heritage with modern digital audiences.

The Challenge

Heritage brands face a unique dilemma: how to honor their history while staying relevant to younger generations. Pelikan needed to reach Gen Z and Millennial audiences on platforms like TikTok without alienating their loyal customer base. The brand's traditional image, while valuable, created barriers to engaging with digital-native consumers.

Our Solution

Our approach combined heritage marketing with modern social tactics:

User-Generated Content Campaigns: Leveraging nostalgic memories while encouraging new content creation
TikTok Strategy: Developing platform-native content that felt authentic, not corporate
META Optimization: Strategic campaigns on Facebook and Instagram targeting different demographics
Brand Storytelling: Weaving the 185-year history into compelling modern narratives
Influencer Partnerships: Collaborating with artists, calligraphers, and student creators

Client Feedback

"They understood that our heritage is our strength, not a limitation. The way they connected our 185-year story with TikTok's young audience was remarkable."

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Brand Manager

Pelikan

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