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IONIQ 5 : The new horizon of EV

Description

IONIQ 5 : The new horizon of EV is a dynamic digital and film campaign launched in December 2020 across Germany, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, created by the acclaimed ad agency Innocean for Hyundai and IONIQ. Positioned within the automotive industry, this campaign introduces the groundbreaking IONIQ 5 as a symbol of next-generation electric vehicle innovation. It emphasizes the brand’s vision of providing extra power for life, extra time, and an extraordinary driving experience, effectively capturing the essence of electric mobility’s future. The campaign leverages a single powerful media asset to deliver its message, combining compelling storytelling with visually striking digital and film elements to engage a diverse, tech-savvy audience eager for sustainable transportation solutions. By spotlighting IONIQ 5 as more than just an SUV but as a new horizon in electric vehicles, the campaign aims to elevate Hyundai’s position in the rapidly evolving EV market. Strategically released at the end of 2020, it builds anticipation for the vehicle’s availability early in 2021, aligning perfectly with broader industry momentum toward electrification. The use of concise and aspirational messaging, paired with relevant hashtags such as #IONIQ, #IONIQ5, #EV, #HYUNDAI, and #SUV, further amplifies the campaign’s reach and resonance across social platforms, creating a cohesive brand narrative that invites consumers to experience the future of driving today. This campaign not only reinforces Hyundai’s commitment to innovation and sustainability but also exemplifies how effective digital and film media can communicate complex values and futuristic technology in an accessible and inspiring way.

Credits

Client

Hyundai, IONIQ

Agency

Innocean, INNOCEAN, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)

Production House

Loveandmoney

Creative Director

Sunyoung Cho

Art Director

Dana Hong, Hyungwoo Yook

Copywriter

Moonhwee Lee

Account Management

Jaeseon Hwang, Jina Shin, Gapryeol Han

Director

Ducaruka

Producer

Taesung Kim, Kwangsik Choi

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Campaign Proposition

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