By Rimma Kats
August 3, 2011
Starbucks mobile ad The retailer is running targeted mobile banner ads within Pandora’s iPhone application. The interactive ads help consumers refresh during the summer season.
“Starbucks is offering the product first before they show conversion for a store locator,” said Tom Limongello, vice president of marketing at Crisp Media, New York.
Mr. Limongello is not affiliated with Starbucks. He commented based on his expertise on the subject.
Starbucks did not respond to press inquiries.
Summer refreshmentThe Starbucks ad reads, “Handcrafted refreshment is waiting.”
When consumers tap on the banner ad, they are redirected to a mobile landing page where they are encourage to swipe the icy screen to reveal their ideal refreshment.
After users swipe the screen, they can choose a drink – an iced coffee with milk or the Tazo shaken iced passion tea lemonade.
Consumers can swipe their screen to reveal the refreshment
Additionally, consumers can click on either drink to learn more about it and see what ingredients are used to make it.
Consumers can choose between an iced coffee or iced tea
When consumers are finished reading about the ingredients and other information about their desired drink, they can find the nearest Starbucks location to try it out.
Consumers can also find the closest location to get their drink
“The best part of what they’ve done is how they organized the experience,” Mr. Limongello said.
“They’re featuring the product and giving people a choice – you want to start with the easiest decisions,” he said. “It starts light and gets heavier.”
Final TakeRimma Kats, staff reporter on Mobile Marketer, New York
