
{"id":12341,"date":"2023-05-05T10:13:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T17:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tegnacorpstage.wpengine.com\/advertise\/?p=12341"},"modified":"2023-05-11T14:11:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T21:11:04","slug":"5-brands-using-emotional-storytelling-for-mothers-day-advertising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/5-brands-using-emotional-storytelling-for-mothers-day-advertising\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Brands Using Emotional Storytelling For Mother\u2019s Day Advertising"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>5 Brands Using Emotional Storytelling For Mother\u2019s Day Advertising<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the immersive and engaging nature of the big screen, brands have an unparalleled opportunity to make memorable moments and create emotional connections through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/solutions\/broadcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">broadcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/solutions\/streaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streaming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> TV advertising. After all, when audiences become captivated and emotionally connected to an ad, it improves brand awareness, ad recall and increases purchase intent, making compelling storytelling a key sales driver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, during<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/3-advertising-takeaways-from-super-bowl-lvii-linear-tv-crowned-champion-and-the-importance-of-making-emotional-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Super Bowl LVII<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cThe Farmer\u2019s Dog scored the highest in the USA Today Ad Meter using the power of emotion instead of the power of celebrity,\u201d says Tom Charno, Senior Consumer Insights Strategist at TEGNA. \u201cIt shows consumers respond more to brands that try to connect through poignant storytelling instead of flashy cameos.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do these ads work so well?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAudiences don\u2019t always respond well to being told what to do, like \u2018buy this product now,\u2019\u201d says Charno. \u201cBut when the story is authentic and relatable, they can imagine themselves in that particular situation, which may include using the advertised brand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate Mother\u2019s Day, we\u2019re looking at five brands leveraging the effectiveness of making emotional connections with audiences to grow business. Here are our takeaways and tips for emotional TV ad creative that works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ui-provider clf clg c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t clh cli w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">How Should I Advertise my Business for Mother\u2019s Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to focus on the emotional connection with consumers. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurosciencemarketing.com\/blog\/articles\/emotional-ads-work-best.htm#sthash.yu8l31Jn.dpuf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one research report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that purely emotional content performed twice as well as rational content. These kinds of campaigns are more memorable and can drive more engagement across platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/what-is-media-planning-the-ultimate-guide-to-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">media plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s important to consider the various channels your customers are using. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/the-ultimate-guide-to-tv-advertising\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV advertising<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to advertise your business for Mother\u2019s Day since it is a highly visual medium that is great for storytelling. TV advertising captures a viewer&#8217;s attention and guides an emotional connection to the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5 Examples of Successful Mother\u2019s Day Ads<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#HeyMom, thank you!\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JE5QU3W9DY0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>Google\u2019s Hey Mom<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What mom can\u2019t relate to hearing their kids\u2019 \u201cHey, Mom\u201d a million times a day? What mom hasn\u2019t been asked questions like \u201cDoes this look infected?\u2019 or \u201cWhere does dirt come from?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As viewers, we can\u2019t help but think about our own moms, which is exactly what the main mom in this ad does, as she uses her <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JE5QU3W9DY0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHey, Google\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to call her own mom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It&#8217;s Effective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For moms &#8211; and any kid that has bugged their mom &#8211; this spot for Google is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incredibly authentic, relatable, memorable, and even funny. Better yet, viewers instantly see how they can use Hey Google to \u201cHey\u201d their own Mom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w4OL5wPCXng\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Dove\u2019s Under Pressure<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brand that fights for a cause can strengthen connections with consumers, as seven in 10 will purchase from a purpose-driven company over another, even when the cost and quality of two products or services are similar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w4OL5wPCXng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dove\u2019s partnership with Postpartum Support International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> its commitment to new mothers and their challenges. The ad authentically and accurately captures <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the ups and downs of motherhood, and consumers have taken notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/results-under-pressure-doves-emotional-postpartum-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to iSpot.TV,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cOverall, the realistic portrayal of postpartum depression was very much appreciated and applauded by women of every age. After viewing the 60-second version, 56% of females reported positive intent toward Dove. The ad also landed positively regardless of the age of children in the household or the female\u2019s political persuasion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It&#8217;s Effective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does Dove champion the noble cause of supporting mothers with postpartum depression, but they also use memorable music that tells a story in its own right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EpfLklSG2dQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Oreo\u2019s Proud Parents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity and Inclusion in media representation, including advertising, is becoming increasingly important each day.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxmedia.com\/2023\/4\/4\/23669479\/for-gen-z-identity-is-what-they-make-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gen Z is holding brands accountable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for how they portray gender, sexuality, and race, and it seems that Oreo understands the assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EpfLklSG2dQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-form ad from Oreo,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we see a daughter bring her new girlfriend home to meet the parents, and mom and dad are welcoming, loving, and proud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of this Oreo ad can be summed up by comments from Carlin Watkins, DE&amp;I Engagement Program Manager at TEGNA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTo be able to have advertising reach communities that, for a long time, have either been misrepresented or not represented at all \u2013 it\u2019s such a special thing. Advertising isn\u2019t a one-approach fits all solution. A lot of opportunity is missed when considering diversity and representation with a limited mindset.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MvUe1JLMPyg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Hallmark\u2019s Dear Mom<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MvUe1JLMPyg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallmark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for creating emotional cards and emotional movies. This viral ad from 2020 combines elements seen with Google &#8211; relatable and emotional storytelling &#8211; and Oreo with diversity and inclusion top of mind, as this ad features a mother who raises a daughter with Down Syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While nearly one in 26 American families lives in a similar situation, this ad tells a relatable and authentic story because it\u2019s derived from a real story. The ad was created after a fan reached out on Facebook, sharing her story of raising a daughter with a disability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o251LFQJIQg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>P&amp;G\u2019s Thank You Mom<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saving the best for last, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o251LFQJIQg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P&amp;G\u2019s Thank You, Mom campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; which ran alongside the Olympics &#8211; celebrates the moms behind the athletes \u2014 the ones who had to get up for 5 a.m. practice, the ones who made breakfast, washed uniforms, helped coach, and cheered from the stands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the most successful campaign in the company\u2019s 175-year history.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wk.com\/work\/p-and-g-thank-you-mom\/#:~:text=Results,And%20over%20370%2C000%2C000%20Twitter%20interactions.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wieden+Kennedy reported<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $500 million in global incremental P&amp;G sales, 76 billion global media impressions, over 74 million global views, and over 370 million Twitter interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Olympics are unlike any other sporting event in the world. The Games are full of magic moments that people talk about and remember for years to come,\u201d says Dan McDonough, Director of Client Solutions at TEGNA. \u201cP&amp;G took full advantage of that halo in telling a story that is not only relatable for moms and athletes but also consumers and small businesses who work hard to achieve their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ad campaign began in 2010 and is still being remembered and celebrated. When viewers &#8211; or at least marketers &#8211; are still thinking about an ad from the last decade, that\u2019s effective advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sound Good? Partner with TEGNA on Marketing Strategies Today<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your brand looking to create an emotional connection with consumers?<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegna.com\/advertise\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start producing effective TV ad creative that makes memorable moments and creates emotional connections.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Mother\u2019s Day, we\u2019re looking at five brands leveraging the effectiveness of making emotional connections with audiences to grow business. 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