Automotive | WARC

Volkswagen: Transforming Power into Profit – a Story About Workhorses and Thoroughbreds

Case Study • The Communications Council, Bronze, Australian Effie Awards, 2019

Volkswagen, an automotive brand, increased premium sales of its Amarok pickup truck in Australia by launching four campaigns that uncovered its ute (utility vehicle) dramatically after an unbranded and disguised ad.

RAM Pro Master: Rapid Your Business Partner

Case Study • Marco Cordero, Yuridia Ruiz, WARC Media Awards, Entrant, Effective Use of Partnerships and Sponsorships, 2018

Automotive brand RAM launched a new small van model in Mexico by appealing to small business owners.

Peugeot VU: Advanced vehicle targeting

Case Study • Aaron Spijkers, Oskar Op de Beke, WARC Media Awards, Shortlisted, Best Use of Data, 2018

Peugeot, the global automotive brand, used customer research data and programmatic buying to promote its cargo minivan product in the Dutch market.

Renault: The first ever car catalogue made by kids, for kids

Case Study • Direct Marketing Association - US, Runner Up, Best Use of Direct Mail, 2017

Renault, an automotive brand, launched the new edition of its flagship model, the Renault Scenic, in Spain by producing two brochures, one for adults and one for kids.

Renault: Business Booster

Case Study • WARC Media Awards, Effective Use of Tech, 2016

This case study describes how car-maker Renault used a dedicated app and branded entertainment to launch its commercial vehicles range in Italy.

Honda Odyssey: Be our best critic

Case Study • The Communications Council, Bronze, Australian Effie Awards, 2015

This case study describes how Honda launched its Odyssey car model in Australia by soliciting honest reviews from ordinary people.

Kia Carens: Growing up can be fun

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Silver, Euro Effies, 2014

This case study describes how Kia, a car manufacturer, promoted its Caren model by targeting a 'progressive modern mainstream mindset' in family car purchase in the UK.

Fiat 500: The motherhood feat

Case Study • Malcolm White, Account Planning Group - (UK), Shortlisted, Creative Strategy Awards 2013

This case study describes how Fiat, the car manufacturer, created an online video to promote its Fiat 500L model, targeting UK mothers.

Volkswagen Sharan: Magic

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Bronze, Euro Effies, 2011

Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen wanted to revive its 15-year-old Sharan family car model, which had suffered from declining sales in the past few years, partly fuelled by the decline in sales in the car industry.

Toyota: Mommy Like/Daddy Like

Case Study • Effie Worldwide, Silver, North America Effies 2011

Minivans have always gotten a bad rap, but with the redesigned Sienna, Toyota is changing that perception.

Toyota: Swagger Wagon viral video

Case Study • Effie Worldwide, Silver, North America Effies 2011

Minivans have always gotten a bad rap, but with the redesigned Sienna, Toyota is changing that perception.

Perodua: Car one moment, MPV the next

Case Study • Cindy Lim (main author) and Tai Kam Leong (contributing author), WARC Prize for Asian Strategy, Entrant, 2011

A new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from Perodua's main rival, Proto, was single-handedly propping up the Malaysian automotive category.

Renault Espace: Digital - '360Â°' (France)

Rankings • WARC Creative 100, 2011

Contains the digital creative '360Â°' for Renault Espace by the agency Publicis Conseil/Marcel in France.

Volkswagen Campervan Escape

Case Study • Integrated Marketing Communications Council Europe, Bronze (Integrated Communication), IMC European Awards 2010

During the economic recession, automotive manufacturer Volkswagen was looking to promote its new-style campervans in the UK, for the first since time since 2003.

Toyota Sienna - How Mom & Dad Got Their Swagger Back

Case Study • Jay Chiat Strategic Excellence Awards, Silver, Social Media Strategy, 2010

Saatchi & Saatchi LA helped Toyota put some cool into the redesigned Sienna minivan with the 'Swagger Wagon' viral video.

Volkswagen Spacefox: Film - 'Dog-Fish' (Brazil)

Rankings • WARC Creative 100, 2009

Contains the film creative 'Dog-Fish' for Volkswagen Spacefox by the agency AlmapBBDO in Brazil.

Seat – Altea XL: Toys

Case Study • European Association of Communications Agencies, Bronze winner, Euro Effies, 2008

Seat launched its new Altea XL in late 2006 into a crowded MPV market. The Seat marque appeals to a very specific group of drivers; generally, young, sporty men who see themselves as more adventurous than other motorists - values the Seat brand shared.

Toyota – Chili con car

Case Study • Integrated Marketing Communications Council Europe, Bronze, IMC European Awards 2007

Toyota launched a limited edition version of the Corolla Verso in Austria to coincide with its 35th anniversary in the country.

Toyota - Tacoma

Case Study • Institute of Communication Agencies, Bronze, Canadian Advertising Success Stories, 2006

Toyota's entry in the compact pickup segment began in 1995 with Tacoma. However, although it was highly regarded, Tacoma was never a contender as a sales leader, especially as, in contrast to the competition, from 1998-2004 it had virtually no advertising support, and the result was declining sales and market share.

Toyota - Sienna Minivan Kids Rule

Case Study • Effie Worldwide, Effie Awards, 2005

The 'Kids Rule' campaign was brilliant in its simplicity, in the way it effectively communicated the simple idea that kids play an extremely important role when it comes to buying a car.

Renault Espace: Film - 'Hector' (France)

Rankings • WARC Creative 100, 2005

Contains the film creative 'Hector' for Renault Espace by the agency Publicis Conseil in France.

Nissan - Quest Minivan Launch Campaign

Case Study • Effie Worldwide, Effie Awards, 2005

Nissan's Quest minivan was a laggard in a segment that was not very exciting to begin with. The new Quest, however, was totally unique and different.

Toyota Sienna

Case Study • Institute of Communication Agencies, Canadian Advertising Success Stories 2004

The March 2003 launch of the 2004 Toyota Sienna was the opportunity to re-position the brand, taking advantage of a significantly improved product.

Volkswagen Sharan: Film - 'Condoms' (Mexico)

Rankings • WARC Creative 100, 2002

Contains the film creative 'Condoms' for Volkswagen Sharan by the agency Gibert DDB in Mexico.

VW Sharan - from shopping trolley to shark

Case Study • James Hillhouse, Account Planning Group - (UK), Creative Planning Awards, 1999

Campaign in 1999 for the Volkswagen Sharan. Research to understand MPV owners described, leading to tighter targeting and a different approach from competitors (not what you can do with an MPV, but what it is like to drive one).