08/01/2023
We tuned in to Cox Automotive's “Data-Driven Approach to Video Ad Creative: Driving a Successful Testing Program” webinar on Adweek recently and learned about the critical video ad process conducted by Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book prior to airing. Cox Automotive is a longtime client of Good Media Ideas and has a brilliant team of marketers. Here are some key takeaways from the webinar:
· For Cox Automotive, their advertising run not only represents their brands, but also represents their partners, which makes the research and creative process even more critical to carry out.
· Their consumer teams work with https://hubs.ly/Q01ZBTR90 to brainstorm ways in which new/existing data can be used to build awareness for younger generations (who may not have car buyer experience), while also maintaining the attention of consumers who are familiar with their services.
· Different levels of testing are conducted: storyboard testing, rough-cut testing, and final-cut testing.
· It is important to inform the consumer during a video ad, but don’t overbear them with information. One of the challenges is finding that perfect balance between informative and entertaining, but the Autotrader team achieved it with their Kenan Thompson “Finally, It’s Easy” campaign.
The speakers, Trent Thacker, Senior Director of Industry Intelligence for Cox Automotive, and Peter Daboll, Chief of Strategy & Insights for https://hubs.ly/Q01ZBTR90, gave an informative and engaging presentation that we encourage everyone to watch!