Friday, September 4, 2009

PROJECT 1: NISSAN CUBE

Here's a preview of an interesting article about the flaws of Nissan's campaign for cube.

I Ran Out Of Gas On The Way To the Brand Experience
by Steve Smith, Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 12:30 PM

"It seems the auto segment should be farther along in mobile than this. I was trying to mimic the curious consumer, but it proved too hard to scratch the itch that a mediocre branded app experience had caused.

"Admittedly, even on the Web I don't find the Cube promotions very engaging. The product site is also a relentless stream of specs that fails to extend the fun and sprightly brand promise of the car being a 'mobile device.'"

Full length article:

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=109760&passFuseAction=PublicationsSearch.showSearchReslts&art_searched=cube&page_number=0&searchTab=all

1 comment:

  1. Hey everybody, found this on Twitter. It's like the cube is talking.

    I came out at the LA Auto Show.
    some rules are better than others.
    why all the fuss over money?
    i don't fight for parking.
    design changes everything.
    i know how to accessorize.
    follow these curves.
    i run fast.
    speak your truth.
    i've got shag on my mind.
    say no to fakes.
    these curves go all over.
    i'm a cube, what about you?
    it's easier to be positive.
    my stories are funny.

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