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Lesure litter box photographed inside a New York City bodega with bodega cats

Brand Partnership Recap

Lesure went into the bodega.

A paid launch activation with bodega access, owner coordination, product placement, creator outreach, press support, and public results.

10
Bodegas activated
14K+
Supporters emailed
1
PIX11 segment
3.5K+
Public post likes

The Problem

A pet-tech launch needed a real setting.

Lesure wanted to introduce its self-cleaning litter box in New York. BCNY coordinated 10 participating bodegas, two primary shoot locations, owner communication, and press support.

What We Did

BCNY handled store access and campaign coordination.

Bodega Access

BCNY used shop-owner relationships to identify, vet, and coordinate participating stores across the city.

On-The-Ground Coordination

We handled owner outreach, schedule checks, backup locations, and practical shoot details so the brand team could walk into real bodegas with permission.

Creator And Community Layer

The campaign included a Shop Cats introduction, BCNY channel support, and an email update to people who had already raised their hands around bodega cat care.

Press Support

BCNY supplied quotes, context, media background, and links to prior coverage so the launch connected back to the stores.

Scope

What BCNY handled.

Warm introductions to up to 10 bodegas
Shoot coordination with two primary store locations
Backup location planning and owner availability checks
BCNY social post and website story support
Email update to 14,000+ BCNY supporters
Press quotes, prior media links, and TV segment prep

Timeline

From negotiation to broadcast in under three months.

February 2026

Scope Set

Lesure and 5WPR came in looking for bodega-owner introductions, social support, press access, and a local partner who already knew the stores.

March 2026

Stores Lined Up

BCNY began outreach, checked owner fit, confirmed availability, and coordinated two primary shoot locations with backup options.

April 7, 2026

Launch Went Live

The Lesure Litter Box launched with the Bodega Cats partnership, donated units, campaign content, and an official press release.

April 28, 2026

Broadcast Follow-Through

The campaign extended into PIX11 New York Living, with Dan appearing as the BCNY voice for the segment.

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