By now, youâve likely seen at least one of the spots from AT&Tâs “Just OK Is not OK” campaign, where the likes of mechanics, babysitters and everything in between are perfectly content with providing just OK serviceâmuch to the consternation of their customers.
The campaign, which AT&T unveiled right around the holidays last year, is back again with another round of humorous ads that hammer home the taglineâs point. While last yearâs effort focused on AT&Tâs status as the âbest networkâ (deemed by benchmarking firm Global Wireless Solutions), this yearâs plugs the company unlimited plans and 5G prowess.
In one, a bride takes an unusually long time to respond âI doâ to her groom during their ceremony. Adweek cover star Lena Waithe‘s voiceoverââWhen it comes to response times, just OK is not OK”âcloses the spots.
In another, an elevator fails to do its one job, leaving the people inside in distress, save for one man who tries to inject some comedic relief.
A third features an unethical accountant whose one too many trip to the Cayman Islands sends his client running, while a fourth introduces viewers to a skydiving instructor who admits it’s only his second time jumping out of a plane.
The campaign was created by AT&Tâs fully-integrated agency partner team, which includes BBDO, Critical Mass, Dieste and Hearts & Science. The effort includes radio, digital, out-of-home, in-store, retail and real-time elements. The ads debut on Dec. 28 to run throughout college football playoffs.
