Honda (UK)

To create a strong position for Honda Sports ATVs (quad bikes for dirt tracks) in a cluttered market where many companies shout about having the loudest engine and the fastest bike, Honda used press ads in special interest publications to convey that it understood riders' passion.

Honda (UK)

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THE TEAM

James Kennedy – Senior Account Manager Andrew Barnard – Account Executive Paul Nowikowski – Art Director Craig Kind – Copywriter Jamie Diskin – Copywriter Malcolm Caldwell – Creative Director Adam Haywood – Creative Director Kat Hills – Head of Design Mark Bennett – Design

WHAT IS WONDERFUL...?

How to build racing credibility without falling into macho cliché? By showing Honda has the heart of a racer. A 19% uplift in year-on-year sales, versus a targeted uplift of only 4%.

OBJECTIVES

Create standout and a strong...

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