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Welcome, Guest [Sign In] June 2008 - Strategy Magazine
by Carey Toane In advertising, the pursuit of the new is as elusive as it is compelling. "Sometimes it feels like every trick in the book has been done before," says Y&R Toronto CD Chris McGroarty. Marketers are constantly challenged to find new ways to connect - and recently this has meant breaking down traditional barriers to reach the consumer in a more fluid, authentic way. It's not surprising that the result is often unique, and sometimes a little gonzo. In the cover story, Kraft pokes fun at the old ad cliché - "New and improved!" - with breakthrough results, while other brands eschew advertising altogether to meet their audiences in other contexts. What's new, you ask? Read on. Jump to:New: Diamonds are a square's best friend control vb 1. to influence or direct 2. dominate, rule n 1. what users want 2. what brands are too often loath to giveOn the web, users rule. Two Canadian auto marketers are embracing this reality and handing their brands over to consumers online - proving Marshall McLuhan's maxim once again with brave new user interfaces. entertain vb 1. to treat or receive as a guest, rather than as a mere consumer 2. to connect with in an emotional way 3. to hold in mind, to considerWhen we think of entertainment, we might think of films, concerts, TV, video games - whatever your pleasure. Try as they might, ads rarely top the list. To compete on more equal ground, some marketers are stepping outside the boundaries of advertising altogether to engage their audiences. Entertain: Dove's next act: real women on stage Entertain: Vancouver Film School channels potential students Entertain: The Gum Thief steals YouTube video glory opportunity n 1. the perfect mix of time, place and circumstance 2. a shot at free press, fame and glory - or at least to get a few laughsCanadian marketers are realizing the power of being in the right place at the right time - a set of conditions that is more often than not dictated by the information-hungry consumer. Opportunity: Catching the ball and rolling with it
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