What we can learn from this campaign:
One of the reasons this campaign was so successful is because it directly appeals to individual consumers. What better way to grab someone’s attention than by putting his or her name directly on your product?
Of course, this isn’t a realistic strategy – or even a good strategy – for many companies, but it’s important that you always consider how your campaign will be perceived at the individual level.
Another aspect of this ad that makes it so memorable and effective is its ability to adapt to narrative structures. That is to say, this campaign offers endless possibilities for storytelling in its advertising. And since ads that tell some kind of story are likely to be more effective, that’s a big plus for Coca-Cola.
When designing your next ad campaign, think about the storytelling potential of the campaign early on.