2015 Winners & Shortlists

#DRONECHASE

BrandAL-FUTTAIM MOTORS LEXUS
Product/ServiceVEHICLE LAUNCH
EntrantGMASCO Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CategoryConsumer Products
Entrant Company GMASCO Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Advertising Agency GMASCO Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Production Company AIR3 Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Results and Effectiveness

We achieved: • 220,000 views on Youtube • 6,000+ new fans on Facebook • 1,000+ followers on Twitter • Over 300 organic mentions of #dronechase

Creative Execution

Implementation: Based on an understanding of the psychographics of the target audience we leveraged various mediums to achieve the objectives set out for the campaign: Websites- to reach potential audiences with purchase intentions we targeted various male & female lifestyle websites, business and news sites & automotive sites with high traffic of automotive enthusiasts. Furthermore, engagement platforms on web, mobile & Tablets were utilised as well •Social media: YouTube – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram • Social influencers & Bloggers • Websites • Cinemas These channels helped in generating large no. of views/impressions and allowed to engage with the target in an entertaining/thrilling manner.

Insights, Strategy and the Idea

Objectives: • Establish Lexus RC-F as the performance leader in its class and position it as the ‘game changer’ • Engage the TA in an unconventional, unexpected and compelling way Target Audience: • 25-40 age group, key focus on male Emirati's and Arab expats • Target group seeks high performance, technologically advanced vehicles with daring designs which gives the desired adrenaline rush Insight: The idea of setting up a drone chase was to associate Lexus RC F that showcased its technological prowess, agility and dynamic road-handling. By pitting the RC F against a drone in a breathtaking mountain chase scenario, we were able to highlight its features in a unique manner, managing to capture the imagination of our TA with a story that was contemporary, topical and relevant. Relevance: Lexus RC fulfils a continuous desire for goose-bumps & exhilaration ‘Like Never Before’ thus matching the TA's need for adrenalin rush.

Credits

Name Company Role
Rishad Lawyer GMASCO Creative Director
Kiran Rao GMASCO Art Director
Apeksha Arora GMASCO Account Manager
Emma Hutchman GMASCO Account Director
Hossam Mahgoub GMASCO Account Executive
Husain Cherawala GMASCO Digital Account Manager
Sydney Lobo GMASCO Digital Art Director
Ameen Jaber Al/Futtaim Motors Lexus Marketing Manager