Monday, November 21, 2011


Levi's is the original maker of the blue jeans.  Having been the first to introduce the world to the jean market Levi's has taken it upon itself to also become the revolutionist of jeans.  With the launching the Levi Curve ID system women are now afforded jeans that fit the multiple dimensions of their bodies rather than just their waist and length.  The Curve ID campaign is intended to attract women to the Levi brand by creating a pair of jeans that is designed for a specific shape, not size.  This campaign measured over 65,000 women around the world to develop a custom fit system based on the various fits of women’s shapes.  There are fits such as slight, demi, bold, and supreme so anyone can find their own fit. 



These advances demonstrate Levi’s attention to all aspects of their company. They show interest in making a quality product while reaching all audiences, especially the women target.  Levi’s uses the emotional type of advertising and in result touches the way women perceive their bodies.  For women who struggle with body image this breakthrough campaign will be remembered  because it leaves consumers wondering about their current situation.  Many young women will be wondering if the jeans they currently own cause any problem spots and more importantly, how Levi Curve ID will fix those problems.  Levi's wants to help change the world and will start by helping women feel good about themselves.  



Recently, MW3, or Modern Warfare 3, video game came out.  The makers of MW3 partnered up with Jeep to create the "toughest vehicle".  While the concept seems fairly well thought out, the outcome of selling a lot of these special addition Jeeps will he highly unlikely.  Even though MW3 is a VERY popular video game (it hold the highest number of sold copies in the first day) generally the consumers who  buy video games can not afford such cars, especially a 2012 special addition Jeep.






MW3 has been advertising to a broader range of people ranging anywhere from late teens to individuals in their early forties.  This has worked for the video game's sales and has increased the average consumer's age.  Even with MW3's popularity, sales, and market I still feel that buyers will simply not purchase a car simply because of a video game.  Really who wants to be seen driving a $25,000 video game car?

http://www.callofduty.com/mw3
http://www.jeep.com/en/callofduty/

Sunday, November 6, 2011


Applebee's recently released a commercial with the message that Veterans and active duty military personnel eat free at Applebee's on Veteran's Day, November 11.  This is an emotional campaign that Applebee's is using in order to increase the number of people going to the Applebee's restaurant chain.  This is not new for Applebee's and after examing their website it is clear that giving back is one of Applebee's primary goals. 

Applebee's is not only taking the initiative by thanking Veterans with free food, but also encourages others to do the same.  Applebee's is trying to help sponsor the largest military thank you of all time.  They hope to thank all 24 million veterans and active duty military.  This is done though donations, Applebee's gift cards, and letters of gratitude from generous sponsors.  This campaign highlights how Applebee's cares about its country and those who protect it.  Nationalism can be seen throughout the campaign, but the best at the end where the traditional Applebee's apple logo is shown.  However, it is an American flag apple revealing how Applebee's is truely American.


Link to  website: http://www.applebees.com/thankyoumovement     

NIKE BASKETBALL


With the present NBA lockout the shoe world is forced to advertise and campaign their products differently.  Nike has chosen a clever slogan for their campaign: basketball never stops.  This is a very effective advertising strategy because this slogan appeals to the emotional aspect of Nike in regards to their basketball enthusiasts. The target audience is drawn to the message that even though their is a present NBA lockout Nike shoes allow the individual to continue to enjoy all the aspects of basketball.  Nike has chosen to highlight this advertisement with many of the NBA's greatest stars.  If Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki, Amare Stoudemire, and LeBron James will continue playing basketball than so can the viewer; hopefully in a pair of Nike's shoes.

The one part of the commercial that I have a hard time understanding is why they would use Coach K for this commercial.  He is the Duke University head basketball coach and was the former Gold Medal winning Olympic coach.  However, he has nothing to do with the NBA lockout.  I'm not sure if Nike's underlying tactic is to try and entice the viewer to watch the college teams like Duke since there might be the possibility of an entire NBA season lockout.