Toyota’s Anti-Camry Ad


Okay, this one sticks out like a sore thumb: Toyota’s new TV ad for the Camry shows a store full of shoppers as seen through a security camera. The PA announcer says, “Will the owner of a Toyota Camry please move their car…” and everyone walks out of the store to move their car.

This is supposed to make you want to buy a Camry. Does Toyota expect to sell more Camrys by insinuating that everyone already drives one? For me the opposite applies: I would use the same ad to sell a different brand! I believe it’s Saab who delivers the right message: “Don’t conform, be an individual.”

P.S. I don’t think Saab has the same sales revenue as Toyota ;-)

Helping Dogma Grill Help the Homeless
Jeff Akin donating 1200 Turkey Dogs to Camillus House

Jeff Akin donating 1200 Turkey Dogs to Camillus House

IDY Creative donated its time to help Dogma Grill’s One-for-One Turkey Dog Giveaway in November ‘09. During November, for every turkey dog purchased at the Miami restaurant, Dogma Grill donated a turkey dog to Camillus House to help feed the homeless. Total dogs delivered: 1200. Way to go Jeff and Juan, and everyone who participated.