ACKO Goes Hyperlocal in Chennai with their ‘ACKO Pola Varuma’ Campaign
● The three AD films are directed by the renowned South Indian director Gautham Vasudev Menon
● The films feature the famous Tamil comedian and actor Yogi Babu and rapper influencer Pal Dabba
● The campaign educates the audience on the benefits of buying car insurance directly from the insurer
National, June 24, 2024: After the massive success of its previous three hyperlocal auto insurance campaigns, ACKO, the tech-first insurer, launches its latest campaign in Chennai ‘ACKO Pola Varuma’ to bring in a local flavor to the audience.
Conceptualized by DDB Mudra South, the films are directed by the renowned Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon, and feature popular Tamil actors Yogi Babu and Paal Dabba as a father-son duo, who are well known names amongst the masses not only in Chennai but the whole of southern region.
With over 500,000 customers across Chennai, ACKO enjoys a commendable position in the market and the campaign further strengthens its positioning as a new age insurance solutions provider. The idea of the campaign is to highlight the benefits of buying a motor insurance policy directly from the insurer. With its humorous take and colloquial tone, the films directly address the classic Chennai skepticism of relying heavily on trusted family and friends before making crucial decisions. Cleverly using the Tamil phrase “Naal aalu kitte ketu pannanum” (meaning “need to consult four others”), ACKO’s films are a quirky hint to the audience to choose their insurance policy wisely and enjoy a hassle-free insurance journey.
Each of the three films discusses the benefits ACKO offers to the customers – affordability, hassle-free claim process, roadside assistance, and easy renewal – all within the context of the son’s ‘unconventional’ choice and the father’s initial skepticism.
Commenting on the campaign launch, Ashish Mishra, Chief Marketing Officer of ACKO, stated, “Chennai is an important, and one of the fastest growing markets for ACKO. We have received a lot of love and positive feedback from the people of Chennai for our insurance product and easy claim process. Customers were especially appreciative of our quick response and turnaround time during last year’s cyclone Michaung, and this was a true testament of our commitment to the people of Chennai. With this new campaign that’s as hilarious as it is informative, I’m sure that our message will resonate with the larger audience, and I am looking forward to news spreading about ACKO and its services far and wide in Chennai.”
Sooraj Pillai, Group Creative Director at DDB Mudra, remarked, “ACKO, as a disruptive force in the motor insurance segment, required a campaign that is equally innovative and engaging. Yogi Babu and Pal dabba resonate with the audience through their relatable ‘neighbour next door’ persona and exceptional comedic timing. Collaborating with a director of Gautham Menon’s caliber was a true privilege, bringing a touch of magic behind the camera. I am confident the audience will enjoy the campaign as much as I did.”
Over the years, ACKO has disrupted the motor insurance segment, through delivering superior customer experience and offering best prices. In a market that has long been dominated by middlemen, ACKO has managed to bring the power of choice back to customers by simplifying the act of purchase through an app-driven interface, and best prices. Through eliminating the role of middlemen in motor insurance, ACKO has been successful in transferring the cost benefits to the end consumer.
In addition to the films, the campaign is being deployed across Chennai via multiple channels, including out-of-home renditions in high traffic areas of the city and radio activations to reach consumers.
Ad Film Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwzz_zke1UI3vyFo7nZ-8MGXdcKHKjpVK
Credits:
Client: Vipin Nair, Gargi Singh, Lavanya Mohan, Dushyant Kotak, Prakhar Saini, Shirsha Majumdar
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Creative: Sooraj Pillai, Smit Jadhav, Anoop Sivadasan
Business: Menaka Menon, D.S.Navin, Darshan.A.R.
Strategy: Sanjana Chetan
Production House: Happy Unicorn
About ACKO:
Founded in 2016 by Varun Dua, ACKO’s entire process is designed to provide a better customer experience and to eliminate the pain points associated with the traditional insurance model, with processes that require zero paperwork, from purchases and claims to renewals. ACKO has pioneered the direct-to-consumer auto insurance space in the country. In its continuous efforts to drive a paradigm shift in the automotive landscape and bring a transformation in the EV industry, ACKO launched a unique Extended Battery Warranty plan in partnership with industry-leading OEMs – Ather and Hero. In March 2023, ACKO entered the retail health insurance segment to bring the customer into focus with its fair pricing, convenience, and superior product & customer experience. Further, ACKO’s acquisition of Parentlane and OneCare is a testament to its growing health insurance business. ACKO has also collaborated with PhonePe and MyGate to directly offer comprehensive car, bike, and health insurance products to consumers on their platform.
ACKO has one of the largest market shares in embedded insurance products like mobility and gadget insurance in partnership with 50+ leading players in the internet ecosystem such as Oyo, redBus, Zomato, HDB Financial Services and Urban Company. Within two years of its launch, ACKO’s Group Health Insurance product has on-boarded 200+ new age, people-first companies, including Swiggy, Razorpay, and CRED and insured nearly 8+ lac lives. In a span of 9 years of operations, the company has distributed insurance policies to over 78+ Mn unique customers and issued 1 Bn+ insurance policies.
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