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Ads
Road Trip
TV still

Road Trip

Nationwide · 1979

Agency
Ogilvy & Mather
Campaign
Nationwide Is on Your Side

Analysis

A smiling couple introduces a honeymoon road trip. Their trip gives the insurer a setting for its promise of support.

Everyday situationMemorable jingleService promise

Why it worked

The couple gives the insurance message a personal scale. The journey supplies situations where help can matter.

Lesson

Put a service promise inside an event that customers understand.

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