Scratching the Surface

In just two days of shooting, on a shut-down DC street, we tapped into a simple concept that resonated with DC residents and produced two different but related commercials.

The first spot opens with a visitor getting into a taxi and passing the Washington Monument with a large sign saying, “Happy First Wednesday.” The curious visitor asks what is First Wednesday? The driver explains that on the first Wednesday of every month, Washingtonians celebrate new scratch games from DC Lottery. The visitor then wishes the driver, “Happy First Wednesday!”

The second commercial begins with a shot of an employee walking through a typical corporate office wishing coworkers a, “Happy First Wednesday.” He stops at a colleague’s desk and asks if she has any special First Wednesday plans. The colleague regretfully states that she always celebrates with the latest Scratchers from DC Lottery but forgot to pick up some that day. The employee reaches into his shirt pocket pulls out a scratcher and slides it across the desk. The colleague expresses gratitude and the employee walks away, trips, but catches himself.

Moving the Needle

After the ads aired, initial metrics indicated that sales jumped more than 30% Longer term, sales sustained a 10% increase over a 6-month period.

The takeaway: Taoti’s new approach of keeping a bold message in-market at regular intervals is consistently boosting sales.

The campaign also included monthly social media posts, Metro station and bus signage, as well as radio spots. This comprehensive approach not only elevated brand awareness but also delivered unparalleled activation across diverse platforms.

Listen to a radio spot here: https://shorturl.at/KEkSC