Title: Capturing the Nostalgia Wave - a Master Stroke by Samsonite
"Pain from an old wound" - this poignant definition of nostalgia straight from that curious Greek lexicon is what has seemed to inspire Samsonite's heartening "Travel Like Your Parents" summer campaign. The attache maestro aims to cast a magical sway on the hearts of today's trotters' by kindling the nostalgia of their parents' idyllic travels, and weaving it into the essence of its brand charm.
In what could be seen as an emulation of Don Draper's famous pitch for Kodak's Carousel project from "Mad Men", Samsonite's campaign uses the power of heart-tugging nostalgia to bring forth the enamor of yesteryears' travels. Partnering with the global advertising agency Iris, the campaign will run on various platforms from Connected TV to social channels, casting a wide net of emotive charm.
Picture this - a young woman preparing for her journey finds an old hat with a Polaroid of her father. As she holds the hat, the scene morphs back in time, unveiling the joy of her parents' days of uninhibited journeys and untold stories. Samsonite's campaign beautifully encapsulates the excitement of rediscovering parent's travel adventures through a mix of old-school 8mm footage and modern storytelling techniques.
Before you ice that raised eyebrow though, the creation of "Travel Like Your Parents" was far from a casual stroll in the creative park. The process involved the utilization of comprehensive first-party, secondary, and qualitative research. This insightful journey into its brand identity allowed Samsonite to make its more-than-a-century-old legacy poignant for the new generation of travelers.
Despite holding strong market share and trust, Samsonite, akin to other "challenger legacy brands", was faced with the challenge of bolstering its relevance. As stated by Nicole Adriance, senior director of brand marketing at Samsonite, the emphasis was on maintaining its trusted image, repositioning its relevance, modernizing the retro feel of the brand, and weaving original travel stories.
But why the nostalgia trope? Extensive one-on-one interviews led Samsonite to realize that its younger patrons saw the brand as one favored by their parents. So, instead of showcasing itself as a worn-out legacy brand, it decided to lean into the parental element, thereby turning a potential disadvantage into a dazzling opportunity.
End game - an integrated campaign that not only paints Samsonite's legacy in a new light but also encourages its employees to relive and propagate the ethos that the campaign stands for.
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