Whale Insurance

June 12, 2009

This might be older, but I’ve seen a lot over the past few weeks.


Uh… Er…

Okay. So I understand the value of building your brand. And I certainly get making your logo memorable. I applaud the use of simple image branding.

But… Uh…

Well, I guess I’m wondering - what am I missing here?

Because if you take the copy out of this spot (and let’s face it - the copy is no more than a logo and “Mutual Funds, Annuities, Life Insurance”) I challenge anyone to understand what the blankety-blank this company is trying to sell.

Whale-watching tours? Life jackets? Pacific Ocean cruises? Moby Dick? OH, WHAT… LIFE INSURANCE?

Is it life insurance FOR WHALES, AT LEAST?

By Corey

Filed Under Advertising, Criticism

Comments

3 Responses to “Whale Insurance”

  1. Clint on June 20th, 2009 9:01 am

    the company’s website’s message is almost as confusing as their commercial. Now’s not the time to get it wrong in advertising!

  2. liz on July 22nd, 2009 12:15 pm

    apparently the whale was the CEO’s favorite animal as a child, and he chose it to be the image of their company.

  3. Corey on July 22nd, 2009 12:34 pm

    Yes, but WHY AN ENTIRE :30 OF WHALES?

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