‘The Answer is AutoTrader’ Ad Spot Highlights The Pain In Car Shopping

BY: Dave Forde
April 12, 2024

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It has been a tough few years for car buyers due to shortages in vehicle inventory, high prices, and unprecedented interest rates - and AutoTrader understands this. The brand's new campaign "The Answer is AutoTrader" aims to acknowledge the challenges people face in their shopping journey and highlight the important role the marketplace plays in supporting Canadian car buyers.

'The Answer is AutoTrader' Ad Spot Highlights The Pain In Car Shopping'The Answer is AutoTrader' Ad Spot Highlights The Pain In Car Shopping

The campaign extends the brand's focus on consumer empowerment, a key aspect of its recent work. Given that buying a car is a major lifetime decision, the brand, known for advocating for car buyers, emphasized the weight of this decision, especially now.

“As Canada’s largest and most trusted automotive marketplace, we’re proud of the relationship we’ve built with Canadians,” says Ian MacDonald, chief marketing officer, AutoTrader. “It’s no secret the past few years have been an uncertain time for consumers, and our research shows that more and more car buyers are turning to AutoTrader to arm themselves with the knowledge they need to feel confident in the driver’s seat. We wanted this year’s campaign to showcase real users who put their trust in our marketplace and actually use the platform, not just during the car-buying process, but to help make informed decisions throughout the entire journey.”

'The Answer is AutoTrader' Ad Spot Highlights The Pain In Car Shopping'The Answer is AutoTrader' Ad Spot Highlights The Pain In Car Shopping
The campaign showcases the AutoTrader’s testimonial platform, now in its third year, continues to put users front and centre, calling attention to the ubiquity and unique value proposition of the marketplace. The 2024 campaign is rolling out across multiple channels, including: TV, pre-roll videos, out of home and digital ads - all in both English and French.

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Dave Forde
Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Profectio and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.

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