From the moment of its existence, car insurance has continued to be a value and necessity in the lives of every driver. With the increasing number of people that are driving, it is something that simply cannot be ignored. And what better way to share various insurance companies than through advertisements and television? Amongst the numerous selections of car insurance, Allstate has proven to withhold a successful and symbolic campaign of television advertisements. Through the use of logical appeals, dry humor, and strategic plot lines, Allstate does an efficient job at drawing its viewers in.
Before going into any more detail, we must first understand whom these commercials are targeting. The universal theme in each of these advertisements is mayhem, varying in circumstance but ultimately reflecting a sort of chaotic event. While exploring particular advertisements within the Allstate campaign, it is important to notice how they effectively draw in viewers that are possibly in need of car insurance. In addition to this, viewers that are considering changing their car insurance company also might take interest in these commercials. In terms of variety, the ads are played on various TV stations such as CBS, ABC, and NBC. This tells us that they are directing their campaign towards a wide-ranged audience.
One of the scenarios in the Allstate ad campaign is a deer in front of a pair of headlights. Dean Winters (who has starred in shows such as Law & Order and 30 Rock) is the focus in each of these given commercials. Although he is not necessarily a Hollywood star, Dean Winters is a man that can simultaneously appear serious and hilarious; similar to the backgrounds of the television shows stated above. That is most li...
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...ine tries to gain pity from the viewers towards the man. Most viewers can sympathize with such random and chaotic situations, because they can happen at any time. Through the campaign Allstate shows that mayhem is inevitable, advising people to choose their coverage to be protected from it.
Overall, Allstate mayhem campaign is effective as well as memorable. Humor has a way of reaching people, sometimes more so than grave or serious commercials. They bring forth a combination of logical appeals, dry humor, and strategic plot lines to catch the audiences’ attention. Whether it is a deer in the middle of the road, a reckless teenage driver, or a mischievous satellite dish, Allstate effectively shows us that mayhem can be anywhere. Each of these situations come together to bring forth a memorable and successful campaign, arguably one of the best currently on TV.
Have you ever been watching TV and seen a car commercial that says, “ Come on down to your local Ford Automotive, and you can get a car of your choice for just $129 a month (Spitzer, 2003).” Some have even used lines like, “Do whatever you have to do push, pull or drag your car in, and drive away in a brand new car” (Spitzer, 2003). The commercial may never stop to give you the details of the qualification requirements for the cars. So making those push or pull journeys to the dealer ends up costing you more money than you expected. This type of TV commercial can be confusing to many consumers, and end up misleading the consumer into a deal they did not expect.
Every year, companies spend billions of dollars in advertising in hopes to persuade consumers to buy their product. Companies use Aristotle’s approaches of Rhetoric; which use ethos, logos, and pathos. According to “The Allstate Corporation,” The Allstate Corporation is the second largest property and casualty insurance company, by premiums, in the United States” (The Allstate Corporation). Writer Stuart Elliott, supposed that in the first quarter of last year, Allstate spent $85.9 billion in advertising (Elliott). Elliott also stated that beginning in July 2011, Allstate would retire the face of Dennis Haysbert for Dean Winters in their television advertisements (Elliott). Winters performs as the character of Mayhem, as a toddler, in the "Mayhem Toddler" commercial to persuade buyers to obtain insurance from Allstate. Allstate exercises ethos, logos, and pathos in the “Mayhem Toddler” commercial.
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