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Toyota launches a new marketing campaign titled 'A Secret Worth Sharing' for its all-electric bZ4X SUV. The campaign aims to raise awareness that Toyota produces an electric vehicle, featuring multiple creative spots developed through Toyota's Total Toyota (T2) marketing model.

The campaign includes two spots by Intertrend directed by Tarsem, 'Monster' and 'Tears', and two 30-second spots by Saatchi & Saatchi, 'Not Made Up' and 'Gas Station'. The integrated campaign extends across various platforms including influencer programs, CTV, digital content, paid social, and search, with partnerships including TripAdvisor, Netflix, and SiriusXM.

Toyota lancia una nuova campagna di marketing intitolata 'Un Segreto da Condividere' per il suo SUV completamente elettrico bZ4X. La campagna mira ad aumentare la consapevolezza che Toyota produce un veicolo elettrico, presentando diversi spot creativi sviluppati attraverso il modello di marketing Total Toyota (T2).

La campagna include due spot realizzati da Intertrend e diretti da Tarsem, 'Monster' e 'Tears', e due spot da 30 secondi di Saatchi & Saatchi, 'Not Made Up' e 'Gas Station'. La campagna integrata si estende su varie piattaforme, tra cui programmi di influencer, CTV, contenuti digitali, social a pagamento e search, con partnership che includono TripAdvisor, Netflix e SiriusXM.

Toyota lanza una nueva campaña de marketing titulada 'Un Secreto que Vale la Pena Compartir' para su SUV totalmente eléctrico bZ4X. La campaña tiene como objetivo aumentar la conciencia de que Toyota produce un vehículo eléctrico, presentando múltiples espacios creativos desarrollados a través del modelo de marketing Total Toyota (T2).

La campaña incluye dos anuncios de Intertrend dirigidos por Tarsem, 'Monster' y 'Tears', así como dos anuncios de 30 segundos de Saatchi & Saatchi, 'Not Made Up' y 'Gas Station'. La campaña integrada se extiende a varias plataformas, incluyendo programas de influencers, CTV, contenido digital, redes sociales pagadas y búsqueda, con asociaciones que incluyen TripAdvisor, Netflix y SiriusXM.

토요타가 전량 전기 bZ4X SUV를 위한 '공유할 가치가 있는 비밀'이라는 제목의 새로운 마케팅 캠페인을 시작합니다. 이번 캠페인은 토요타가 전기차를 생산한다는 인식을 제고하는 것을 목표로 하며, 토요타의 Total Toyota (T2) 마케팅 모델을 통해 개발된 여러 창의적인 광고를 특징으로 합니다.

캠페인에는 Tarsem이 감독한 Intertrend의 'Monster'와 'Tears', 그리고 Saatchi & Saatchi의 30초 광고 두 편인 'Not Made Up'과 'Gas Station'이 포함되어 있습니다. 이 통합 캠페인은 인플루언서 프로그램, CTV, 디지털 콘텐츠, 유료 소셜 및 검색 등 다양한 플랫폼에서 확대되며, TripAdvisor, Netflix, SiriusXM과 같은 파트너십이 포함됩니다.

Toyota lance une nouvelle campagne de marketing intitulée 'Un Secret qui Vaut la Peine d'Être Partagé' pour son SUV entièrement électrique bZ4X. L'objectif de la campagne est de sensibiliser le public au fait que Toyota produit un véhicule électrique, avec plusieurs spots créatifs développés dans le cadre du modèle de marketing Total Toyota (T2).

La campagne comprend deux spots réalisés par Intertrend et dirigés par Tarsem, 'Monster' et 'Tears', ainsi que deux spots de 30 secondes de Saatchi & Saatchi, 'Not Made Up' et 'Gas Station'. La campagne intégrée s'étend sur diverses plateformes, y compris programmes d'influenceurs, CTV, contenu numérique, réseaux sociaux payants et recherche, avec des partenariats incluant TripAdvisor, Netflix et SiriusXM.

Toyota startet eine neue Marketingkampagne mit dem Titel 'Ein Geheimnis, das es wert ist, geteilt zu werden' für seinen voll-elektrischen bZ4X SUV. Die Kampagne zielt darauf ab, das Bewusstsein zu schärfen, dass Toyota ein Elektrofahrzeug produziert, und umfasst mehrere kreative Spots, die durch das Total Toyota (T2) Marketingmodell entwickelt wurden.

Die Kampagne umfasst zwei Spots von Intertrend, die von Tarsem geleitet wurden, 'Monster' und 'Tears', sowie zwei 30-sekündige Spots von Saatchi & Saatchi, 'Not Made Up' und 'Gas Station'. Die integrierte Kampagne erstreckt sich über verschiedene Plattformen, darunter Influencer-Programme, CTV, digitale Inhalte, kostenpflichtige soziale Medien und Suchanfragen, mit Partnerschaften, die TripAdvisor, Netflix und SiriusXM einschließen.

Positive
  • Launch of comprehensive marketing campaign to increase brand awareness for electric vehicle offering
  • Multi-channel marketing approach across various digital platforms and partnerships with major media companies
Negative
  • Indicates potential low market awareness of Toyota's electric vehicle offerings
  • Campaign necessity suggests possible challenges in EV market penetration

Insights

The bZ4X marketing campaign, while extensive in its media placement strategy, is unlikely to significantly move the needle for Toyota's stock in the near term. The campaign's self-deprecating approach of acknowledging Toyota's late entry into the EV market through "secret worth sharing" messaging indicates the company's defensive position in the EV space. While Toyota has strong brand recognition, they're playing catch-up in a market where Tesla, BYD and other manufacturers have established strong footholds.

The multichannel approach targeting diverse demographics through culturally-tailored content shows strategic thinking, but Toyota's EV sales numbers remain modest. The bZ4X has faced previous recalls and production challenges and this marketing push alone won't address fundamental market positioning issues. For a $224 billion market cap company, this single-model EV campaign represents a small piece of Toyota's overall business strategy and revenue potential.

The campaign aims to raise awareness of Toyota's all-electric SUV

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota unveils its new marketing campaign for the bZ4X, "A Secret Worth Sharing," spreading the word that, yes, Toyota does make an all-electric vehicle.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/toyota/9299651-en-toyotas-all-electric-bz4x-a-secret-worth-sharing-campaign

"The bZ4X campaign highlights how Toyota's all-electric SUV is a secret worth sharing," said Mike Tripp, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. "The bZ4X blends modern design with advanced technology specifically developed to simplify zero-emission driving, backed by the quality, durability and reliability of a Toyota."

The fully integrated bZ4X campaign was developed using Toyota's long-standing Total Toyota (T2) marketing model. The T2 model integrates efforts to create a cohesive marketing approach inclusive of multicultural marketing and the mainstream market. The T2 agency team includes Saatchi & Saatchi and Intertrend. The campaign spots are highlighted below:

In partnership with world-renowned Asian director, Tarsem, Intertrend connects popular Asian cinema genres to showcase the all-electric Toyota bZ4X as the hero who saves the day. In the spot "Monster," a monstrous crab has taken over the town, and all the gas stations are out of commission. A man in a bZ4X approaches a frightened woman and rescues her by offering her a ride. In "Tears," a tearful woman expresses that she cannot be with her true love because her family only drives electric vehicles. She then discovers that her true love drives a Toyota bZ4X, which is even better.

Saatchi & Saatchi created two 30-second spots, "Not Made Up" and "Gas Station," directed by Hannah Levy of Tool. In "Not Made Up," a pair of friends in the city point out Toyota's fully electric SUV, though the other friend is skeptical Toyota even makes one. As they walk through the city, they see the world is full of massive ads for the bZ4X that the doubtful friend is oblivious to. The spot "Gas Station" opens with two friends hopping into a bZ4X parked on a tree-lined city street. As the passenger doubts the SUV is all-electric and doesn't need gas, he assumes it's a simply a misunderstanding, and desperately tries to clarify with the driver.

Media Placements
The bZ4X campaign is a fully integrated campaign extending across a robust influencer program, CTV, digital content, digital video, audio, paid social, DOOH, and search. Digital content/video includes partners such as Vizio, Prime Video, Roku, and Conde Nast, among others. Partnerships/programming highlights include Trip Advisor, Netflix, Secret Media Network, Volta, and SiriusXM. Paid Social runs across Meta, Pinterest, Reddit, and TikTok.

The campaign spots are available for viewing here. For images and credits, please click here.

For more information on Toyota's bZ4X, please visit Toyota.com/bz4x/.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 34 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 30 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved communities near the company's U.S. operating sites.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:
Paul Hogard
Toyota Motor North America
469-292-6791
paul.hogard@toyota.com

Ava Weaver
Saatchi for Toyota
ava.weaver@saatchi.com

Toyota’s new spot “Monster,” developed by Intertrend, showcases the all-electric Toyota bZ4X as a hero who saves the day.

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SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

FAQ

What is Toyota's (TM) new marketing campaign for the bZ4X called?

Toyota's new marketing campaign for the bZ4X is called 'A Secret Worth Sharing'

Which advertising agencies are involved in Toyota's (TM) bZ4X campaign?

The campaign was developed by Toyota's T2 agency team, including Saatchi & Saatchi and Intertrend

What platforms will Toyota's (TM) bZ4X campaign appear on?

The campaign will appear on CTV, digital content, digital video, audio, paid social, DOOH, search, and includes partnerships with Vizio, Prime Video, Roku, Netflix, and other platforms

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