Much has been written about the latest TSA security procedures, including backscatter X-ray machines and, uh, pat downs. But this is a blog about modern marketing, so imagine my delight upon learning about TSA's recruitment advertising. I wonder what the brief looked like (snicker).
The ads are not exactly new news, having been reported by various news outlets last summer. Given the recent scrutiny, however, they're back in the public eye. A typical headline: "A Career Where X-Ray Vision and Federal Benefits Come Standard." (Travellers weren't amused.)
The latest development is the media plan, which includes the tops of pizza boxes and signs at gas pumps. You can see a series of photos on this radio station's website.
Does anyone know if TSA has an ad agency of any kind? All we could find was this 2009 press release about TSA and The Ad Council. One agency looked into it, came up empty, but thought to ask whether the ads produced a result. Does anyone know?
In any case, readers, our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.
placement of the ads certainly makes one wonder who their target is.
ReplyDeleteJust a guess on their agency: Naked Communications?
ReplyDeleteWorking within the recruitment advertising industry, I do not know if the TSA has an agency. If they don't, they could use one to advise them that this is not going to help their cause.
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