Open navigation IDEAS EXPERIENCE2021-04-30 Driving relevance with live-device context for Google Pixel 5 launch in Japan Essence Share Challenge A smartphone is a personal thing. Yet, hardly any digital ads on a smartphone are truly personalised for the person looking at them. With the launch of the Pixel 5, Google sought an innovative digital idea that would help the brand relate to a modern smartphone owner in Japan at a closer level. Strategy In the sea of tech sameness, we had to focus on what mattered. Strong battery life became the focal point of the campaign. Syndicated research data confirmed that our target audience use their mobile phones for entertainment more than anything else. Idea Instead of serving the same generic creative message to everyone, the idea was to give every individual a bespoke experience tailored to not only their entertainment preferences (such as music, gaming and online video), but also their actual battery level. We leveraged third-party battery API data to make our digital banners react and adapt to the live battery level at the time of the ad impression. For instance, an avid music streamer would see Pixel as their ‘All-Day Music Machine’ versus a ‘Non-Stop Gaming Guardian’ for a gamer, with a micro-message based on their phone’s actual battery level at the time of the ad impression. For those with an almost flat battery on their device at the time of seeing the ad, the message was a little bit more urgent, highlighting the pain of not being able to continue to listen to the next song. On the other hand, those with full phone battery levels would see copy alluding to the pain of not being able to enjoy uninterrupted music all day long. This kind of creative mapping based on live data allowed us to build nearly 50 unique creative combinations. In partnership with our technology partner Ad-Lib.io, we leveraged our audience’s affinities as well as their real-time device context. Impact It is often difficult for a little banner to shift purchase consideration for a high-end brand. On this occasion, the multi-layered contextual messaging paid off - the campaign drove unprecedented consideration lift in the display channel alone. “This execution is a true example of utilising data in a meaningful way - to enhance the creative message, to increase relevance and to ultimately deliver results.” - Vicky Etheridge, Google Media Lab, APAC Related Words Sign up for AdVentures Email address Subscribe EXPERIENCE Making Google Search more relevant with live weather triggers in Vietnam Essence EXPERIENCE Encouraging higher message retention with voice-activated display banners for Google Nest in Australia Essence Making brands more valuable to the world Agency Company Clients News Careers Culture Services Full Service Media Activation Ad Operations Analytics Business Planning Content Innovation Creative Data Strategy Planning Strategy Studio & Engineering Consulting Solutions Ecommerce Activation Framework & Assessment Tool Essence Consulting Services Essence Data Health Check Essence Media Health Check Contact us Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Offices Beijing Bengaluru Bogotá Chicago Delhi Düsseldorf Jakarta London Los Angeles Melbourne Minneapolis Mumbai New York Paris San Francisco São Paulo Seattle Seoul Shanghai Singapore Sydney Tokyo Toronto Your Privacy Diversity Terms of Use Modern Slavery Act Statement ©Copyright 2005–2021 Essence Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. This website uses cookies, some of which are necessary for the operation of the website and some of which are optional and designed to improve your experience. Using this tool will set a cookie to remember your preferences. You can review the cookies we use herehere Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All Cookies