Основні поняття
The author explores how the Volkswagen Beetle advertising campaign revolutionized the industry and influenced the cultural landscape of the 1960s through innovative and honest marketing strategies.
Анотація
The Volkswagen Beetle advertising campaign by Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB) from 1959 to the early '70s is renowned for its groundbreaking approach that went beyond promoting a car to shaping a new era in advertising. The ads were characterized by their charm, intelligence, and honesty, setting a new standard for creativity and persuasion. Through extensive interviews with key figures involved in the campaign, including Carl H. Hahn, head of Volkswagen of America, Dominik Imseng's book "Ugly Is Only Skin-Deep" sheds light on the transformative power of creative advertising during that period.
Статистика
Started in 1959 by Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB)
Head of Volkswagen of America from 1959 to 1964: Carl H. Hahn
Цитати
"A fascinating read that is hard to put down." —VolksAmerica
“A spirited history of a pivotal era in American advertising.” —Wallpaper
“Dominik Imseng has captured the very essence of how and why the Volkswagen campaign made the making of ads an art form.” —Bob Kuperman, former President and CEO of DDB New York