# Ad summary
This ad promotes Away luggage and the Everywhere bag. It opens with a focus on the brand as the speaker describes themselves as someone who likes to overpack but refuses to check a bag at the airport. The benefits of the luggage and bag are listed, with a visual component of the speaker packing their items. The narrator emphasizes how lightweight and durable the luggage and bag are and also mentions that if you bundle your suitcase with the bag, you can save up to $50.
# Brand positioning
Away is presented as a travel brand focused on providing durable and lightweight luggage solutions for frequent travelers who want to pack efficiently and avoid checking bags. The brand aligns with a practical, organized lifestyle, emphasizing functionality and convenience. Away offers a modern, minimalist approach to travel, with a focus on quality and design, offering reliable solutions that withstand the rigors of travel. They cater to a demographic that values efficiency, style, and durability in their travel gear, positioning themselves as a premium but practical choice for those who prioritize ease and convenience while traveling.
# Product
The advertised products are the Executive Bigger Carry-On suitcase and the Everywhere Bag by Away. The suitcase is presented as a durable and lightweight option for frequent travelers, featuring a TSA-approved combination lock and a built-in compression system to maximize packing space. It also includes an exterior pocket for easy access to essentials like a laptop and earbuds. The Everywhere Bag is designed to complement the suitcase, fitting everything else needed for a trip. It features a spacious main compartment with multiple pockets, including a padded laptop sleeve, a water bottle pocket, and a trolley sleeve to secure it to the suitcase. The bag also has a removable shoulder strap, making it versatile enough to use as a gym bag and is made with water repellent material.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, commercial feel, with bright lighting and clean shots. The editing style involves quick cuts to showcase the product's features, interspersed with static shots for detail. The production quality is high-end, lending a sense of reliability and sophistication to the brand. The ad is fast-paced.
# Hooks
Spoken: Male 1: I'm an overpacker, but I refuse to check a bag.
Text overlay: THE Art OF / OVERPACKING / MINIMALLY / with AWAY
Visual: 00:00–00:01: A gray-blue Away suitcase stands in front of a white cabinet, next to a white lamp. On the cabinet are some books and a leafy potted plant. / 00:01–00:02: An escalator shot shows a man with a beard, headphones, and gray sweater wearing a backpack and pulling a gray-blue Away suitcase behind him.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The ad addresses the pain point of overpacking and the frustration of having to check bags at the airport. "I'm an overpacker, but I refuse to check a bag."
# Value propositions
- Overpack minimally with my Away luggage
- Travel smarter, pack lighter, get AWAY
- Save up to $50 or more if you're grabbing multiple suitcases
# Benefits
- Maximize space to pack even a few more outfits
- Easily holds my laptop, earbuds, and other essentials without taking up too much space in the main compartment
- Helps me pack everything I want to bring, then compresses it all down to what I'm actually allowed to bring
- Keeps everything organized while saving you space for even more
- Fits everything else
- Can also double as a gym bag
# Features
- Durable and lightweight shell
- Built-in TSA-approved combination lock
- Built-in compression system
- Exterior pocket
- Compression packing cubes
- Spacious main compartment with a ton of pockets
- Padded laptop sleeve
- Water bottle pocket
- Trolley sleeve
- Removable shoulder strap
- Water repellent
# Call to action
None used.
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – This is communicated through the narrator, who is speaking from personal experience and showcasing how the products fit into their travel routine.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 The ad opens with the narrator stating that they are an overpacker who refuses to check a bag, immediately establishing the problem and the ad's relatable context.
- 00:02–00:05 The narrator states, "So here's how I overpack for a trip, minimally with my Away luggage," transitioning to a solution-based narrative that showcases how the brand enables efficient packing.
- 00:05–00:08 The narrator notes that "If you're a frequent traveler, then you know how important having a durable suitcase is," creating a connection with the viewer by highlighting a shared pain point among travelers.
- 00:08–00:11 The narrator claims they "haven't come across one more reliable than the executive bigger carry-on," presenting the product as a top-tier solution.
- 00:11–00:18 The ad highlights specific features of the suitcase, such as its durable shell, TSA-approved lock, and built-in compression system, demonstrating its functional benefits and attention to detail.
- 00:21–00:26 The ad continues with features of the suitcase, stating, "And its exterior pocket easily holds my laptop, earbuds, and other essentials without taking up too much space in the main compartment," showcasing its convenience and space-saving design.
- 00:26–00:35 The compression packing cubes are presented as an additional aid, helping pack everything compactly and keep it organized, further addressing the challenge of overpacking.
- 00:35–00:50 The Everywhere Bag is introduced as the perfect complement to the suitcase, capable of fitting everything else and also acting as a gym bag, emphasizing its versatility.
- 00:50–00:52 Building on the Everywhere Bag, it's noted that the bag is water repellent, further expanding the product’s functional benefits.
- 00:52–00:57 The ad mentions "if you bundle your suitcase with a bag like this, you can save up to $50," providing a direct incentive for purchasing both items together, creating a sense of value and opportunity.
- 00:57–00:59 The ad concludes with, "Travel smarter, pack lighter, get Away," summarizing the brand’s value proposition and reiterating the benefits of using their products for a more efficient and enjoyable travel experience.