Back Market Shake 'n Make Campaign | Clapboard Ad Archive

"Shake 'n Make"

Description

Back Market’s "Shake ‘n Make" campaign, launched in November 2024 across Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, marks a bold step in revolutionizing how consumers engage with refurbished technology. Created in collaboration with the innovative ad agency SixTwentySix and directed by Iris Kim, this content-driven digital and film campaign introduces the brand’s groundbreaking "Shake to Trade-in" feature. The single media asset showcases a vibrant and energetic spot where a young woman uncovers the hidden value of her old electronic device simply by shaking her phone. The dynamic choreography, vivid visuals, and catchy soundtrack perfectly capture the effortless excitement and user-friendly experience of unlocking trade-in offers through the Back Market app. This campaign aligns seamlessly with Back Market’s commitment to leading the global refurbished tech marketplace by making high-quality, affordable, and sustainable technology accessible to all. By encouraging users to easily trade in their old devices, Back Market actively promotes a circular economy, reducing electronic waste and supporting environmental sustainability. Beyond the creative execution, the campaign strengthens the brand’s positioning as a reliable alternative to buying new tech, emphasizing the robust quality and trustworthiness of professionally refurbished products. Engaging audiences on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the campaign not only highlights the intuitive app feature but also educates consumers on the environmental importance of choosing refurbished electronics, underscored by Back Market’s impressive milestone of preventing one million tons of carbon emissions. This compelling fusion of digital innovation, storytelling, and sustainability messaging delivers an impactful narrative that both inspires action and reinforces Back Market’s role as a pioneer in sustainable technology consumption.

Credits

Client

Back Market

Agency

SixTwentySix

Production House

SixTwentySix, Los Angeles, USA

Director

Iris Kim

Managing Director

Jake Krask

Producer

Austin Barbera

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