In order to show off the features of its Adaptive Cruise Control, Volkswagen took to the streets to show the importance of keeping a safe distance. Since it's not easy to show off the benefits of this technology without it actually being at work in a car, Volkswagen set up an interactive bus advertisement to give drivers a warning if they are at risk for collision.
The ad on the back of the bus provides a reading of the car's distance that is following directly behind it, making the features of the Adaptive Cruise Control very apparent. By putting this technology to work, non-VW drivers are better able to get a sense of their own driving habits and how the ACC technology could potentially be life-saving one day.
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Volkswagen Puts Its Adaptive Cruise Control to Work on the Back of a Bus
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Advertising - Opportunity to create interactive advertisements that showcase technology features and engage with consumers in a unique way.
2. Safety Technology - Increasing demand for technologies that promote safe driving and prevent collisions.
3. Experiential Marketing - Growing trend of using interactive experiences to create memorable marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Opportunity to integrate advanced safety technologies into vehicles and enhance the driving experience.
2. Advertising - Opportunity to develop innovative advertising strategies that combine technology and experiential marketing.
3. Technology - Opportunity to develop new safety technologies and solutions that promote safe driving.