Honda Collaborates with AI and Independent Artist for 'Pursuing Excellence' Campaign

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Honda has unveiled its latest initiative, “Chasing Greatness,” which focuses on its wider range of TrailSport truck models. This collection includes the inaugural Ridgeline TrailSport truck, as detailed in a press release.

A 30-second commercial featuring the line and set to indie artist Bishop Briggs' new song, "Triumph," will be showcased. The campaign will later expand to social media with three 15-second AI-powered videos. "Chasing Greatness" will be seen on broadcast television, cable, streaming platforms, and YouTube, as well as in sports coverage for the NFL, NBA, and NHL. The campaign will also be part of Honda's sponsorship of "Halo" on Paramount+.

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Honda's latest "Chasing Greatness" campaign aims to ignite a sense of adventure by showcasing the newest offerings in its expanded TrailSport line, renowned as the brand's most off-road capable trucks to date.

The campaign's 30-second ad uses visual effects technology to showcase various Honda products, as detailed in the release. The ad features the new 2024 Ridgeline TrailSport, alongside projections of the 800 hp Baja Ridgeline race truck and championship-winning Honda dirt bikes, paying tribute to the brand's off-roading history. The campaign also highlights the Passport TrailSport and the Pilot TrailSport.

In addition, the ad helps launch indie artist Briggs' new song, "Triumph," providing an opportunity for the brand to connect with the music scene, a popular consumer touchpoint, while showcasing its latest creative work. Other singles by the artist include "Wild Horses" and "River," with the latter reaching the top three on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

In mid-January, Honda is set to unveil three 15-second videos that harness AI to craft dynamic spots showcasing the capabilities of the Honda TrailSport line in navigating snowy conditions and the rugged terrain of Baja, California. The incorporation of AI into the carmaker's creative process signals the increasing reliance of advertisers on this cutting-edge technology to enhance their marketing efforts.

"Halo" on Paramount+ will be sponsored by Honda and the show's second season is scheduled to premiere in February. Honda has been striving to stand out and connect with new viewers by utilizing innovative approaches such as interactive augmented reality murals as part of its "Keep Dreaming" campaign, and creating a fully immersive environment within Fortnite known as the "Hondaverse."