Values' Marketing - The case of IKEA in Spain

"This ad is going to go sooo viral" is the first thing I though while watching it

Is a very tender video, with a very true message released on the perfect moment. What else do you need?

We all know that kids prefer company to toys. We knew it from a while ago already. And now that the crisis left us with less money, is the perfect time to finally do something about it.

Values' marketing, the one that focuses on "campaigning" for a good cause instead of "selling" is the perfect choice for a mature brand like IKEA. We all know what IKEA is and what they sell, their best shot is to make us feel better when we buy from them.

Furthermore, they relate the ad to their 2014 campaign that highlights the importance of family (and therefore the house) on kids' education.

Congratulations to IKEA and to the agency: McCann Spain.

Brandin-selling

It's is not really related to branding itself, but this outstanding campaign is worth to mention.

An on-line selling campaign from the company Tesco in Korea based on a very creative use of media.

The video itself explains it all. I just have to say congratulations to Cheil Worldwide, the Korean agency responsible of the campaign. (Cannes already did it with the Media Grand Prix and a Gold Lion).

A brand is not just what a company says, but also what a company does. They listened the consumers and proved it in a profitable way. With this action Tesco raised sales and gave the image of being modern and congenial. Great perks to your brand can be achieved without sending any (at least direct) message.