
‘Greatest Spokesperson’ Boosts Nationwide
March 26th, 2010 admin
In a sector with weak consumer perception, Nationwide has traditionally maintained above average buzz scores, although it has trailed behind category leaders Geico and Aflac. In hopes of standing out from its competitors, the insurance provider kicked off “The World’s Greatest Spokesperson in the World” campaign, which, so far, has worked favorably for the brand, according to market research firm YouGov’s BrandIndex report.
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