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Up a Tree: I Hate Qantas
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Up a Tree: I Hate Qantas

Qantas · 1967

Agency
Cunningham & Walsh
Campaign
I Hate Qantas

Analysis

A koala rests in the fork of a tree and complains about tourists. The airline turns the animal’s objection into a reason to visit Australia.

Reluctant spokespersonReverse endorsementDestination character

Why it worked

The complaint implies that the airline brings many visitors to the destination. The koala gives that claim a character closely associated with Australia.

Lesson

Let an unlikely critic state a benefit from the opposite point of view.

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