Ad Nut
Feb 11, 2022

Pepperstone depicts what goes on in a day trader's head

In a campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, the Australian-based brokerage humanises the everyday dilemmas that play out in day traders' heads, but doesn't help them solve them.

Oh pity the day trader, for whom there is no rest. Good news can easily spell bad news. Stocks performing well today might mean that they drop tomorrow. So what to do? It all depends what approach to take:

The trend is your friend?

Don't be greedy, take your gains?

Follow the positive macro economic picture long term?

Beware of contagion from bad apples in the sector?

The more a day trader thinks, the more the trader worries and second-guesses. These dilemmas are natural and as a brokerage offering online trading services, Australian-based Pepperstone aims to relate to day trader's everyday anxieties in its latest campaign.

Conceptualised by Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand and shot by Florence Noble at Eight Films, the entertaining brand film portrays several characters, all played by a single actor representing the different voices, concerns and even life disruptions that swirl around in one's mind.  

"This campaign illustrates that at Pepperstone we understand the full array of emotions that our clients go through but that what ultimately binds them is the thrill of the challenge," Tony Gruebner, Pepperstone's global chief marketing officer.

But Ad Nut isn't so sure. Yes, the ad depicts the anxiety and complexity well, but that merely ties the brand to a product that induces anxiety. We don't really get a sense of how the product helps relieve it. In the end, the day trader merely seems to make an 'executive decision' but we don't have a full sense of why.

Day traders will surely relate to the debate, but if the ad is truly about the 'thrill of the challenge' the ad could give us a better sense of how those using Pepperstone share that common bond and are better able to meet those challenges. 

Related: In Ad Nut's opinion, as noted just yesterday, day trading is probably best avoided altogether (see "Online brokerage Stake lays down a manifesto").

CREDITS

Chief Marketing Officer: Tony Gruebner
Heads of Marketing: Sheetal Maharaj and Anna Simmonds
Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi NZ
Production Company: Eight
Executive Producer: Claire Kelly
Director: Florence Noble
Music: Mike Newport
Sound: Shane Taipari, Franklin Road

Ad Nut is a surprisingly literate woodland creature that for unknown reasons has an unhealthy obsession with advertising. Ad Nut gathers ads from all over Asia and the world for your viewing pleasure, because Ad Nut loves you. You can also check out Ad Nut's Advertising Hall of Fame, or read about Ad Nut's strange obsession with 'murderous beasts'.

 

Source:
Campaign Asia

Follow us

Top news, insights and analysis every weekday

Sign up for Campaign Bulletins

Related Articles

Just Published

2 days ago

BYD closes 2024 on top, but can it sustain its EV ...

BRAND HEALTH CHECK: After outpacing Tesla and smashing 2024 sales records, BYD faces its toughest road yet. With 45% EU tariffs and a locked-out U.S. market, can the EV giant supercharge global ambitions or stall under trade barriers?

2 days ago

Move and win roundup: Week of January 2, 2025

As 2025 kicks off, Campaign rounds up the first major people moves and business wins of the year. From leadership exits to new creative wins, catch all the latest updates in January's first edition.

2 days ago

What's in, what's out: Marketing trends you need to ...

OUTLOOK 2025: A clear, concise and constantly updated guide for industry trends and predictions—all in one place. Check back often for the freshest updates.