# Ad summary
This ad promotes the Thule Arcos XL, a rear-mounted cargo box for vehicles. The ad features a Thule representative highlighting the product's key features, including its capacity for skis and snowboards, a slide-lock system, redesigned lights, and tie-down straps for securing equipment.
# Brand positioning
Thule is presented as a premium brand specializing in products for transporting gear, particularly for outdoor activities. The brand is positioned as innovative and safety-conscious, with a focus on quality and user-friendly design. The ad highlights features shared across multiple Thule product lines, suggesting a cohesive brand identity focused on reliability and convenience for active lifestyles. The brand aligns with a lifestyle of outdoor adventure and preparedness, emphasizing functional design and safety.
# Product
The Thule Arcos XL is a rear-mounted cargo box designed to attach to the back of a vehicle, providing additional storage space. It can fit up to 180 cm skis and a full quiver of snowboards. The product features a slide-lock system for easy opening and closing without stressing the key. It also includes redesigned, wider lights, similar to those found on Thule's premium bike carriers, and three tie-down straps inside to secure skis and snowboards. The Arcos XL is compatible with many accessories, enhancing its versatility and utility.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, commercial aesthetic with clear, well-lit shots. The editing style is straightforward with static shots and smooth transitions. The production quality is high, giving a professional feel. The pacing is moderate, with cuts timed to voiceover lines. The overall visual style supports the intended tone of reliability and quality.
# Hooks
Spoken: Hi, Zack from Thule, and really excited to talk about the Thule Arcos XL itself, which can fit up to 180 cm skis and your full quiver of snowboards.
Text overlay: THULE / SWEDEN
Visual: 00:00–00:01 A dark gray Audi e-tron is parked in a snowy environment in front of a modern, dark gray house. The car has a Thule cargo box on top and the Thule Arcos XL attached to the rear. The camera is stationary, focusing on the rear of the car with the Thule logo superimposed in white text. / 00:01–00:04 The camera zooms out slightly to reveal a man (Zack) standing next to the car with the Arcos XL open. He is wearing a black Thule jacket, black pants, and rubber boots. There are backpacks on the ground next to the car. The camera is stationary. / 00:04–00:08 The camera zooms into the open Arcos XL, showing skis, snowboards, boots, and a helmet inside. The interior of the box is black. The camera is stationary.
# Funnel stage
Middle of funnel (Consideration)
# Pain points
The ad addresses the pain point of limited storage space in vehicles when transporting skis and snowboards, particularly for winter sports enthusiasts. The Thule Arcos XL provides a solution for carrying gear safely and conveniently.
# Value propositions
- The slide lock system provides easy opening and closing without stressing the key, enhancing durability and convenience.
- The redesigned lights, similar to those on premium bike carriers, offer enhanced visibility and safety.
- The tie-down straps secure skis and snowboards, keeping gear organized and protected during transport.
# Benefits
- Easy opening
- No stress on the key when unlocking and locking the box
- Enhanced visibility
- Secure skis and snowboards
# Features
- Can fit up to 180 cm skis
- Full quiver of snowboards
- Slide lock system
- Newly redesigned lights
- Three tie-down straps
# Call to action
None used.
# Point of view
- Brand 100% – The entire video is presented from the brand's perspective, with a Thule representative showcasing the product and its features.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 The ad begins with a shot of the Thule Arcos XL attached to the back of a car in a snowy environment.
- 00:01–00:04 00:01–00:04 A man introduces himself as Zack from Thule and expresses his excitement to talk about the Thule Arcos XL. This sets the tone as informative and enthusiastic, positioning Zack as a knowledgeable brand representative.
- 00:04–00:08 00:04–00:08 The camera zooms into the open cargo box, showcasing skis, snowboards, and other gear inside. This visually demonstrates the product's capacity and utility.
- 00:09–00:11 00:09–00:11 Zack transitions to discussing the three main safety features of the Arcos XL. This shifts the focus to the product's functional benefits and reliability.
- 00:11–00:17 00:11–00:17 Zack highlights the slide-lock system, demonstrating its easy opening and closing mechanism. This emphasizes the product's user-friendly design and convenience.
- 00:17–00:23 00:17–00:23 A close-up shot demonstrates how the slide-lock system works, showing that it puts no stress on the key when unlocking and locking the box. This reinforces the product's durability and ease of use.
- 00:23–00:27 00:23–00:27 Zack points out the redesigned lights, noting that they are wider and similar to those on Thule's premium bike carriers. This highlights the product's enhanced visibility and safety features.
- 00:28–00:33 00:28–00:33 The camera focuses on the three tie-down straps inside the cargo box, which secure skis and snowboards. This demonstrates the product's ability to keep gear organized and protected during transport.
- 00:34–00:39 00:34–00:39 The ad concludes with a shot of a person walking towards the car with the Thule Arcos XL attached, followed by the Thule logo. This reinforces the brand's image and the product's overall appeal.