AT&T Broadband B2C

Perforating Competitors’ Claims to Educate Consumers, YOY Subscriptions Up ⇧ 11%

Background Thousands of AT&T residential customers were switching to satellite each month, due in large part to perceptions that satellite offered a better picture, a greater variety of shows and lower prices.

AT&T TV

Opportunity Our research revealed that the majority of customers considering switching to satellite were unaware of its disadvantages, including additional fees for installation, additional set-top boxes and programming; disruption of service due to inclement weather; no bundled internet and phone and the high price per month after the introductory offer ended. 

AT&T TV, Internet & Phone

Approach We developed campaigns which showed (in a light-hearted humorous way) how AT&T was a better value than satellite based on picture, sound and programming quality, picture reliability, bundling convenience and savings and more.

Attacking satellites’ disadvantages without denigrating current satellite customers was key. Our campaigns included digital, print, direct mail, PR, radio, TV and enhancements to the site.

AT&T Internet

Outcome One AT&T client said “customer acquisition and growth soared”. AT&T closed the first year of the campaign with an additional 1.2 million subscribers, an 11% increase year over year.

Agency Arnold

 

Christopher Vickers

I collaborate to elevate brand reputation, generate leads, win customers and increase sales through brand, advertising campaign & content strategy and creation. I’ve worked on both corporate and agency sides for start-ups, scale-ups and grown up companies. Some of my teamwork has received praise from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Ad Age and Adweek and won Webby and Effie awards for innovation and effectiveness.