Title | New Beginning |
Agency |
Y&R London
|
Campaign |
New Beginning - Virgin Trains
|
Advertiser |
Virgin Trains
|
Brand |
Virgin Trains
|
Posted | May 2005 |
Business Sector | Airlines, Airports, Railways, Bus Lines, Ferries & Cruises
|
Philosophy | When Virgin Trains acquired a rail franchise in 1997, it was promptly engulfed by the public disappointment and cynicism that defined British rail travel. However, Virgin Trains soon found itself at the receiving end of renewed anger as the industry declined further in the ensuing years and people felt Virgin was failing to deliver on its brand promise. |
Problem | When Virgin Trains acquired a rail franchise in 1997, it was promptly engulfed by the public disappointment and cynicism that defined British rail travel. However, Virgin Trains soon found itself at the receiving end of renewed anger as the industry declined further in the ensuing years and people felt Virgin was failing to deliver on its brand promise. |
Result | Advertising helped Virgin Trains overcome these negative perceptions. It provoked people to perceive Virgin Trains in a more positive light, feel good again about train travel and, in so doing, generated a revenue increase of over £62m, an almost six fold return on investment. |
Media Type |
Print
|
Market | United Kingdom |
Advertising Manager |
Craig Inglis
|
Account Planner |
Garbhain O'Bric
|
Account Director |
Lindsey Jenkins
|
ROI Analyst |
Loannis Melas
|