Change Your Perspective - Bentley | Clapboard Ad Archive

Change Your Perspective from Bentley, conceived by agency Keko for the United Kingdom market in Year: 2021, marks a decisive new chapter in sustainable luxury automotive marketing, positioning the first Flying Spur Hybrid as proof that environmental responsibility and uncompromised performance can coexist at the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Anchored by a visually arresting film, the campaign follows an artist as they traverse a city that, powered by the Flying Spur Hybrid’s cutting-edge technology, morphs from a familiar urban expanse into a futuristic landscape pulsing with optimism and ecological consciousness—a transformation that elegantly symbolizes the brand’s own evolution. Rather than lean on direct demonstration or customer testimonial, the creative approach—what Clapboard’s taxonomy identifies as FORMAT#9—Symbolize the Benefit—deploys sweeping visual metaphors and shifting cityscapes to represent the seamless integration of hybrid innovation and luxury, using the artist’s journey as an allegory for how technology can inspire and liberate new perspectives within established traditions. The market communication leverages this symbolism to address a rising cohort of affluent, sustainability-minded consumers who refuse to choose between exclusivity, driving sophistication, and a meaningful contribution to a lower-carbon future. The film’s tonal balance of aspiration and credibility finds specific detail in highlighted product credentials—exceptional fuel economy, reduced CO2 emissions, and a plug-in hybrid drive cycle—inviting those accustomed to the grand tourer category to recognize Bentley’s commitment to engineering leadership within the luxury segment. As views soared well beyond the 100,000 threshold, the campaign effectively galvanized conversation and engagement, further substantiating the relevance of the Flying Spur Hybrid at a time when the likes of Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Maybach, and Porsche are all recalibrating their own approaches to innovation and environmental stewardship. Clapboard rates this 71/100. For the automotive sector, Change Your Perspective matters because it reframes the narrative of heritage luxury by presenting sustainability not as a concession but as an inspiring driver of design, performance, and cultural cachet.