When talking about innovative companies, I guess most of the people think about technological businesses. Today, however, I will talk about a furniture retailer [the world's largest one]: Ikea.
Not only does Ikea sell ready-to-assemble furniture [balancing "low price and high quality" - the company's value proposition] but also its advertising campaigns are very interesting and differ a lot from its competitors.
What to say about these fully decorated seats in a Japanese train?
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Train in Japan |
... or the bus shelter in Italy saying it's not necessary a lot of things to put in order your stuff [a drawer may be enough]?
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Bus stop in Italy |
Still for putting things in order...
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Public stairs |
Or even a real display for customers to experiment the products in their day-to-day life, such as the subway...
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Couches in Paris |
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Istanbul bus stop |
Or in playgrounds...
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Cushion |
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Parking meter |
... and also while driving or walking down the street
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Mobile display in Chicago |
No revolutionary technologies, no expensive campaigns,... just great ideas!