Title | Impossible Dream (120 sec) |
Agency | Wieden+Kennedy |
Campaign | Honda Power Of Dreams philosophy |
Advertiser | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
Brand | Honda |
Posted | March 2006 |
Business Sector | Cars |
Tagline | The Power of Dreams |
Philosophy | Our task was clear get Honda onto peoples shortlists. This meant combating perceptions of Honda as a brand, not just extolling the virtues of the cars. Hondas corporate culture and history are uniquely compelling. Mr. Honda himself was a fascinating, unexpected character. Not to tell these stories would have been a communications crime. So we told them in a series of brand and product ads that explain Hondas Power Of Dreams philosophy |
Problem | When Honda came to us, they were underperforming in the UK car market. One of the most striking reasons for this under-performance was their recessive image. They were seen as dull but reliable. Good engineers, but uninspiring car makers. The car market is too cluttered and too complicated for people to consider many car brands. The more recessive ones fade from peoples attention very quickly. |
Result | Since we started working with Honda in 2002, their sales are up 55%. Consideration of Honda for next car is up from 12% in 2002 to 26% in 2006. Ad awareness is ahead of rivals VW and Toyota on a fraction of their spend. The campaign has delivered over £400m in incremental sales revenue and has helped Honda's website become most visited of any car manufacturer. |
Media Type | Television & Cinema |
Length | |
Market | United Kingdom |
Production Company | Stink Films |
Director | Ivan Zacharias |
Creative Director | Tony Davidson |
Art Director | Tony Davidson |
Creative Director | Kim Papworth |
Copywriter | Kim Papworth |
Art Director | Chris Groom |
Copywriter | Sean Thompson |
Account Manager | Francesca Sellers |
Artist | Simon Day |
Agency Producer | Julia Methold |
Producer | Nick Landon |
Editor | Filip Malasek |
Cinematography | Janice Velicky |
D.O.P/Lighting Cameraman | Jan Velicky |
Sound Design Company | Johnnie Burn |
Arrangement | Johnnie Burn |
Sound Design Company | Jack Sedgwick |
Arrangement | Jack Sedgwick |
Advertiser's Supervisor | Matt Coombe |