The Music Square Campaign Boasts a Vintage Feel for Musical Merchandise
Armida Ascano — January 3, 2011 — Marketing
References: musicsquarestores & adsoftheworld
The Music Square campaign by ad agency Bold features fabulous uses of typography and a clever concept that will attract any music maniac. Featuring a retro revival typeface and old-school images of artists like Stevie Wonder, this campaign is sure to get the online retailer some much-deserved attention.
Music Square sells merchandise for musicians and melody fanatics alike. The Music Square campaign obviously knows the audience, catering to the consumer who appreciates "real music."
Implications - Rather than creating new images or ad campaigns that have never been seen by consumers, companies should consider using everyday pop culture images. This use of pop culture graphics in products and campaigns will instantly draw in more viewers due to the familiarity of these images.
Music Square sells merchandise for musicians and melody fanatics alike. The Music Square campaign obviously knows the audience, catering to the consumer who appreciates "real music."
Implications - Rather than creating new images or ad campaigns that have never been seen by consumers, companies should consider using everyday pop culture images. This use of pop culture graphics in products and campaigns will instantly draw in more viewers due to the familiarity of these images.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Graphics - Incorporating everyday pop culture images in products and campaigns can instantly attract more viewers and consumers.
2. Typography Revival - Using retro revival typefaces can create a vintage feel and appeal to music enthusiasts.
3. Nostalgic Marketing - Creating campaigns with old-school images and references can resonate with consumers who appreciate 'real music'.
Industry Implications
1. Music Merchandise - The market for merchandise catering to musicians and melody fanatics presents opportunities to leverage pop culture graphics and nostalgic marketing.
2. Ad Agencies - Ad agencies can explore incorporating retro revival typefaces and everyday pop culture images into their campaigns for various industries.
3. Online Retail - Online retailers can benefit from using nostalgia and pop culture imagery to attract consumers who appreciate vintage aesthetics and 'real music'.
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