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To keep growing, this pioneering online car insurer, which had catered to a younger demo, needed to persuade older, more discerning consumers of its stability, reliability and humanity. Rebrand 100 winner.
Once an internet bubble baby, represented on TV by a cartoon super-agent, the company had thoughtfully honed its technology to give users an uncluttered, unimpeded, utterly functional — yet friendly — experience. The sweeping rebrand both signaled and revealed the transformation.
“Cartoon car insurance” is what focus groups had dubbed it. Consumers had trouble believing there were humans behind the internet facade. The campaign promised there was a wacky office full of down-to-earth, eager-to-please peeps, who would be there when, as the intentionally verbose tagline notes, you need more than a well-designed website to guide you.
Bus sides and boards further spread the news that Esurance is not just the easiest place to get car insurance, but the most friendly and reliable.
The essence of the brand — that it’s no-b.s. car insurance for the modern consumer — carried through to the design of the new website, which also picked up characters from the TV.
Work + News
Nicotine = Brain Poison = Clio
Our work for CTCP has awakened parents to the teen vaping epidemic and won a slew of awards in the process (not nearly as important, but nice). The latest is that most venerable of ad accolades: the Clio.
SGX NYC | #hairgoals
SGX NYC wanted to increase awareness around winning two Allure Best of Beauty Awards and reinforce the brand’s positioning with cost-conscious consumers looking for premium products. We hit the bullseye with three well-known #hairgoals influencers.
Citi | “Citigrammers”
Citi wanted to increase awareness and favorability on social media, particularly within the music and dining categories. We assembled a team of influential visual artists to create the sort of shareable content the brand couldn't.
Million-dollar talent from Upwork
To support COVID-19 projects, Upwork is donating a million dollars of time from their network of independent professionals. And who better to tell us about it than the pros themselves?
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Coachella
e.l.f. wanted to launch Beauty Shield, an all-new skincare line powered with antioxidants and SPF to help protect your skin against environmental aggressors. DCLA provided the perfect testing ground.
Cotteleer in Campaign US
DC’s chief experience officer speaks with Campaign about the virtual world and how COVID-19 has actually brought DC’s SF and LA offices closer.
Empowering the pandemic parent
Amy, along with our CEO Andy, talking to MediaPost about the agency’s support plan for working parents suddenly at home with kids.
Rakuten
Loyalty or discount program advertising often dwells in the downscale world of the coupon clipper — a turnoff to savvier online shoppers. Our strategy was to present Rakuten as every bit as premium as the brands it offered rebates on.
