Category: advertising

Real time traffic data that makes a point

Posted on by Bret Treasure

Everyone in New York thinks that it’s quicker to go to JFK than EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) but it ain’t the case. United wanted people to choose EWR, its New Jersey hub, so they sent real time traffic data to digital displays on New York taxis, which of course is how lots of people get to the airport.

Taxi sign: Here to JFK 1:30 Here to EWR 0:44

Real time traffic data is of intense interest to drivers. The Australian Traffic Network is real time on mainstream radio and TV. Call us on 9388 7844 to brainstorm or for rates. Here’s the full case study on the NY outdoor campaign; includes video.

Another dimension

Posted on by Bret Treasure

Here’s the highly acclaimed Clash Royale mobile video game ad. When you play the game, its 100% flat. Straight 2D. The 3D rendering in the ad is therefore misleading in the extreme but no-one seems too bothered. 20 million plus votes on the app store.

Original

Posted on by Bret Treasure

Fashion brand Balenciaga created a $2300 handbag in the style of an Ikea plastic bag. Ikea responded. Text at bottom spells out how to identify the original IKEA FRAGA bag, e.g. ‘are you able to fold it to the size of a small purse?’, and does it cost 99 cents?

Ikea ad showing 'original' Balenciaga bag - the Ikea 99 cent version

Great response. Mucho social media. Win for both brands.