Bryan Cranston Helps Kick-off New ‘Built Ford Proud’ Campaign
Ad campaign highlights Ford’s commitment to building great trucks & cars over 115 years & signals ambition to lead through smart vehicles.
Ford has just kicked off its new “Built Ford Proud” advertising campaign highlighting the innovation and manufacturing might of America’s favorite automotive brand ahead of an onslaught of all-new vehicles coming in 2019.
Ford, working with advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy, created a multi-channel campaign infused with pride, confidence and a touch of swagger, highlighting the company’s strong legacy of award-winning cars, trucks and utilities, advanced technology and ambitions to lead in a future of smart vehicles for a smart world.
“Every Ford employee I know comes to work each day proud to drive a Ford vehicle and to build great products, services and experiences for our customers,” said Joy Falotico, Ford group vice president and chief marketing officer. “That’s at the heart of this campaign.”
The first television spots feature acclaimed actor Bryan Cranston and they began airing during NCAA football last weekend, along with a comprehensive online campaign. The campaign runs through 2019 across broadcast, digital and print channels.
The new ads usher in Ford’s onslaught of new vehicles in the hot-selling SUV and truck segments, including the Ranger pickup, which starts production this month at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant, and the new Escape and Explorer on sale next year.
‘Every Ford employee I know comes to work each day proud to drive a Ford vehicle and to build great experiences for our customers. That’s at the heart of this campaign.’
More than 3,000 Ford dealers previewed the first ads last week during Ford’s annual dealer gathering in Las Vegas.
Ford also worked with its Marketing Dealer Advisory Board, which includes dealers from across the U.S., on the campaign strategy and creative execution, which includes national and regional ads and digital content. These dealers endorsed “Built Ford Proud” for its fresh approach and attitude, bringing to life the soul of the Ford brand as well as the company.
The ads are the first output following the redesign of Ford’s global marketing. The straight-talking spots emphasize Ford’s unique family heritage, manufacturing excellence and history of innovation. The campaign features six brand and nameplate ads – plus two full-line retail TV spots.
Winning Portfolio
Ford’s new lineup of vehicles will include more hybrid models, more electric vehicle choices and all with Ford’s Co-Pilot360, the most advanced suite of standard driver- assist technology.
In addition to Ranger, Escape and Explorer, Ford also is launching in 2019 the new Mustang GT500, new F-Series Super Duty and new Transit full-size van. An all-new fully electric performance utility is coming in 2020.
Better Customer Experience
Ford also is introducing new customer service actions aimed at making vehicle ownership easier and hassle-free, while recognizing customer loyalty with a new rewards program, similar to those offered by airlines, coffee and financial services companies.
FordPass Rewards, available through the FordPass app and set to launch in early 2019, will allow customers a means of earning points that can be used toward sales, service and other experiences. There will be more to come on FordPass Rewards in 2019.
Customers also will benefit from the company’s fitness actions to reduce manufacturing complexity. The time to order new vehicles is expected to be significantly reduced, ensuring dealers and customers get the latest vehicles more quickly.
