WDA have been commissioned to create a new Yamaha Ad Campaign to capitalise on the media storm created by their new Yamaha MT09 Tracer. The bike received rave reviews from the World’s assembled press at launch in Málaga Spain, the latest model variant of Europe’s third best selling motorcycle; and a very important model for the brand here in the UK.

In-line with the Dark Side Tour WDA helped deliver last summer, the aim was to give our audience the complete Yamaha experience, which meant getting riders into the saddle and on the gas rather than just looking through the dealership window. This involved putting Tracer ‘TEST BIKE’ liveried machines into the considerable dealer network, and a promotional campaign to create demand for the test ride opportunity.

‘MORE THAN JUST TORQUE’ Yamaha Ad Campaign

Our solution ‘MORE THAN JUST TORQUE’ worked on a number of levels, most obviously in leveraging the topical positive press reviews utilising a series of the best quotes from the UK’s leading specialist press titles. The idea being to invite the audience to ‘ride it for themselves’ and discover that this bike lives up to – and indeed exceeds – the hype.

The slogan gave us the opportunity to remind the audience what the ‘MT’ model acronym stands for (‘Masters of Torque’) something not widely known but which perfectly sums up the unique triple cylinder powered machine. ‘MORE THAN JUST TORQUE’ also enabled us to position the Tracer as a bike which sits slightly above the ‘base’ MT in terms of price point, and one which is aimed at the slightly different Touring market.

In addition to conceiving the core campaign concept, WDA were tasked with creating the official ‘Test Bike’ branding, and with writing, designing and producing a range of promotional materials for the dealership, and various advertising positions – both print digital. Due to time pressures Yamaha required the whole campaign to be turned around in about a week, which we were able to accommodate.

Yamaha’s continued road to sales success

WDA are proud to continue to support Yamaha and are thrilled to be part of the brands ‘come-back’; with latest Motor Cycle Industry Association figures showing Yamaha now occupying second spot in the UK manufacturers top 10 with sales UP 20% on the previous year and market share increased by 13%. As multiple winners ourselves(!) we’d also like to congratulate them on ‘doing the double’ at the recent BDN motorcycle industry awards – A Motorcycle Franchise of the Year award, and NMDA Manufacturer of the Year Award.

WDA are pleased to announce the start of a collaboration with Yamaha Motor (UK) following the successful launch of their 2013 motorcycle marketing campaign. Devised and created by WDA, the campaign takes a subtle new direction in-line with Yamaha’s new global strategy to move promotional communications away from product and more towards brand.

Delivered through both on and offline media, and followed through with a range of in-store dealer promotional materials, the ‘Nothing Moves You Like A Yamaha’ campaign is the precursor to a new global brand positioning for Yamaha which was revealed earlier this month.

“2013 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for Yamaha” says WDA’s Lee Waterhouse. “The return of Vale in MotoGP alongside reigning World Champion Lorenzo is sure to boost demand on the shop floor, whilst rumours that there are some very innovative new models on the horizon have created a real buzz amongst dealers and consumers alike. Until then the trade can enjoy selling a fantastic 2013 range including updated models such as the stunning new FJR 1300A and XJ/FZ street bikes, with retail prices held from last year and some great finance packages on offer. However, above all the features, promotions and incentives these bikes are Yamaha’s, and the brand benefits are something we’re very keen to embed in the psyche of the consumer; because if they want a Yamaha first and foremost before any other consideration, then there’s only one place they can go!”

WDA believe the ongoing work for Yamaha represents another great brand building success – and thankfully it’s not just us that thinks so:

“I was really nervous about moving the creative account to WDA as our previous agency were really good to work with but Yamaha needed to come to the market from a different direction. I don’t know what I was worried about. Lee and the team have interpreted, executed and delivered a fabulous piece of work that has surpassed our expectation.  It’s a good indication of great creative work when staff are using WDA images as screen savers!”
Simon Belton – Yamaha Marketing Manager, Motorcycles and Scooters, Marketing & Communications Division

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