Digiday: Why rent-to-own brand Aaron’s tapped Mr. T to enhance brand awareness

Published June 24, 2022
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In Digiday's article, Why rent-to-own brand Aaron’s tapped Mr. T to enhance brand awareness, the piece discusses Aaron's collaboration with Mr. T in a bilingual advertising campaign aimed at boosting brand recognition. The campaign features TV spots, out-of-home, and print ads in both English and Spanish, targeting a diverse audience to educate them about affordable furniture options.

The article also details the campaign's success, noting a 40% increase in target audience awareness between 2021 and 2022, attributed in part to the Hispanic demographic. It highlights the strategic use of a nostalgic figure like Mr. T to resonate with older millennials and Gen X audiences, enhancing the campaign's effectiveness.