Bait Cars

The objective of the program was to reduce annual car thefts by 10%. But how to communicate the story? Talking to the public seemed too passive.
Agency: Palmer Jarvis DDB Vancouver

Bait Cars

Advertiser: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia & The Vancouver Police Department Awards: Off to a Good Start - Gold

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results Period for the Case: Q4 2002, Q1 2003

Base Period Used for Comparison: Year-ago, and historical trends where appropriate.

Car theft in Vancouver was reaching new heights. The 2001 rate was up 9% versus 2000, and all signs for 2002 showed that the problem was getting worse. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) had tried...

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