Displaying print ads at bus stops isn’t a new form of marketing, but turning those print ads into a complete experience is. Caribou Coffee did exactly that with the help of Colley+McVoy who turned a Minneapolis bus stop into a toasty oven complete with a ceiling mounted heating element. Check out the image below.
The campaign’s objective was to spread the word about Caribou Coffee’s new menu items. By making clever use of the environment to not only raise awareness of new products but also to differentiate them from the competition (by showing an oven heating the menu items rather than a microwave), Colley+McVoy and Caribou Coffee succeeded. Not only that but people who warmed up in that bus shelter while waiting in the cold Minnesota weather surely appreciated the working heating element!
All in all, this ambient advertising effort is an example of clever and meaningful creative and messaging that works. I love finding great ambient media examples that enhance the environment and consumers’ experiences with the ad creative and messaging — and ultimately, with the brand. You can read about a few other ambient media campaigns that I’ve written about here on the Corporate Eye blog by following the links below:
- Recession Bodes Well for Ambient Media
- McDonald’s Hypes Free Coffee Refills with Creative Ambient Media
- Creative Ambient Media for Local Retail Workers
What are your opinions on ambient media? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.
Image: AdRants
Lucy is Editor at Corporate Eye
