BMW Ambient Reverse April Fools by DDB Auckland

The Ambient Advert titled Reverse April Fools was done by DDB Auckland advertising agency for subbrand: BMW 1 Series (brand: BMW) in New Zealand. It was released in Apr 2015.

BMW: Reverse April Fools

Brand
Media
Released
April 2015
Posted
April 2015
Industry
Executive Creative Director

Awards:

Cannes Lions, 2015
PROMO AND ACTIVATIONPRODUCT & SERVICE: CARS & AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESBRONZE
Ad Stars Awards, 2015
Branded Viral Videos-Gold
Campaign Videos (Case film)-Gold
MediaProduct & ServiceBronze
PRProduct & ServiceBronze
MediaUse of MediaSilver
MediaUse of MediaBronze
PRPractices & SpecialismSilver
Clio Awards 2015
DirectProduct/Service: Print/MailBronze
Spikes Asia, 2015
Promo & ActivationUse of Promo & Activation: Use of Promotional Events & Stunts Grand Prix
Promo & ActivationProduct & Service: Cars & Automotive ServicesSilver Spike

Credits & Description:

Have you ever wondered what would happen if something that sounded too good to be true, actually turned out to be real - especially on April 1?
More than 145,000 copies of the NZ Herald rolled off the press early on the morning of April 1, with what appeared to be a bogus ad printed on the front page, inviting people to bring their old car to an Auckland BMW dealership and swap it for a brand new BMW 1 Series. The first person to do so, would be rewarded with the new car.
For one Ne...

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