Škoda France and Rosapark launched « Ugly ‘90s » campaign
Starting August 29, ŠKODA France and its agency Rosapark launched « Ugly ‘90s » campaign to promote the new look and design of the car’s latest models.
Škoda is a brand that has transformed itself over the last few years and its new models embody this transformation with more modern, fluid lines and the latest technology. Yet, lots of consumers associate the brand with the models it developed in the ‘90s. Together, Rosapark and Škoda decided to remind consumers what the ‘90s were all about : hammer pants, grunge hair, head-to-toe neon, mullets, tie-dye…
The new film’s execution relies on its ability to recall the ambiance of the ‘90s: its colors, clothing styles, gadgets, iconic haircuts. It was imperative we establish a true sense of the times, with the look and feel of an old home movie. Of course, this research necessitated a veritable archeological excavation, as we wanted to make sure the clothes, makeup, and accessories reproduced the ‘90s to perfection.
Using self-derision, ŠKODA France and agency Rosapark wanted to stand out from typical automobile car ads. A voluntary humorous approach that coheres with the brand’s strategy of demonstrating its ability to surprise and be a “game changer” on the French market, as reflected in some of its newer models including the Škoda Superb, Škoda Kodiaq and Škoda Karoq.
The campaign launched simultaneously on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube on August 29th, and will be complimented with a social media activation in France. Using the hashtag #MocheDansLes90s (ugly in the 90s), Twitter users can send pictures of themselves or friends to the brand’s community manager to or to have their profile pictures redesigned with a ‘90s feel.
Credits:
Brand: Škoda France
Brand Management : Paul Barrocas, Marie-Charlotte Bosvieux, Céline Hahn, Stéphanie Cantau
Agency: Rosapark
Co-founders : Jean-Patrick Chiquiar, Gilles Fichteberg et Jean-François Sacco
Copywriter : Julien Perrard
Art Director : Nicolas Hurez
Managing Director and Strategic Planning Director : Sacha Lacroix
Advising Director : Julien Quidor dit Pasquet
Strategic Planner : Alexandre Ribichesu
Social media manager : Thomas Vincenti
TV production : Elodie Jonquille
Print Production : Justine Dudognon
PR : Theda Braddock
Production: BIG
Director: Jean Baptiste Saurel
Producer : Kasia Staniaszek-Choppin
Production Director : Driss Lumbroso
Music: Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam