Rocky Mountaineer Rides With Canada
Rocky Mountaineer Rides With Canada
Rocky Mountaineer Rides With Canada
DDB Canada welcomes aboard a new client to its roster, and is excited to start its
journey as Rocky Mountaineers new agency partner. With ambitious growth goals over
the next five years, North Americas largest luxury tourist train operator has retained
DDB Canadas Vancouver office to re-architect their strategic approach and marketing
communications.
Rocky Mountaineer is a great complement to the agencys travel and tourism practice
and were very excited to be working with such a passionate and entrepreneurial client
partner who is open to innovative ideas, says Michelle Kitchen, executive vice
president, co-managing director. Theres a tremendous growth opportunity for the
brand to market to their customers more effectively via targeted, creative campaigns
aimed at specific global segments, encouraging exploration of the Canadian Rockies
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
Effectively immediately, DDB Canada Vancouver will collaborate closely with OMD
Vancouver to develop a new creative direction and marketing mix for Rocky
Mountaineer.
We are pleased to have found an agency partner who ticked all of the proverbial
boxes: a successful track record of reinventing brands, working collaboratively with
clients, and providing a strong network to support our global needs, says Nikki Hellyer,
director of global marketing, Rocky Mountaineer. The DDB and OMD partnership
provides deep expertise in both the strategic and creative realms and will help us to
further refine our global brand.
New campaign work for Rocky Mountaineers will launch in global markets in November
2015.
With over 45 vacation packages, five unique rail routes, and iconic destinations such as Seattle, WA, Vancouver and
Whistler, BC, and the majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta, there is a journey for anyone looking for a life changing
experience. The world renowned train travels by daylight through the diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and
Western Canada while guests relish in the breathtaking views of tumbling waterfalls, glacier-capped mountains, and
wildlife of the regions. Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades for service
excellence, including eight World Travel Awards for both Worlds Leading Travel Experience By Train and Worlds
Leading Luxury Train. In 2013, it was also recognized as one of the worlds Dream Trips by the prestigious Travel
+Leisure magazine.
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