Microsoft advertising, typically ill-targeted and less-than-memorable, has scored with a new campaign well-executed. Instead of taking on the iPhone itself (which would have likely failed), the Windows Phone campaign impugns the phone-centric culture the iPhone helped create. Whether a culprit or observer, everyone can relate to this über-current social phenomena. The commercial below is the best of the series. Some offshoots aren’t as engaging and the campaign success remains to be seen, but a “phone to save us from our phones” is pretty smart. Now being a smartphone itself, the Windows Phone may have trouble delivering on this promise. But for now… kudos to Microsoft. At least until Apple responds with something better.
Thanks for sharing, Gina! I too wonder if the idea of “Back to Life” is almost in opposition to today’s mobile usage. Shouldn’t we be embracing the inevitable?
Still, a well-done spot overall.