Bank of the West Ad Campaign, "Good Things Happen When Your Local Bank Goes Big," Highlights the Bank's Local Focus with the Global Reach of BNP Paribas
- Consumer advertisement, "If I Were a Giant," shows young children drawing what they would do if they were giants, using their size to help others
- Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group advertisement, "Vineyard Technology" demonstrates deep industry expertise of the banking team
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Bank of the West launches a broadcast and streaming advertising campaign, "Good Things Happen When Your Local Bank Goes Big" highlighting the Bank's new brand. The campaign showcases the good things Bank of the West brings to the local community with the backing of the global strength, stability and resources of parent company BNP Paribas, a leading European bank. The campaign debuts today and runs through the end of the year in primary cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Omaha and Sacramento. The campaign is a continuation of a year-long rollout of the new brand identity unveiled in March at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.
In a consumer ad "If I Were a Giant," Bank of the West asks kids what they would do if they were giants. The ad features young children showing pictures they drew in response to the question, showing how they would use their size and strength to help others in their community. One by one, the children explain how if they were giants they could fix a leaky roof, blow away a tornado, help people get apples from a tall tree, or protect the world from asteroids. The spot ends with a child explaining that "when you're a giant you can help people do anything." Watch the ad here.
"At Bank of the West, we combine our local expertise with the strength and global capabilities of BNP Paribas to help people and businesses reach their financial goals," said Nandita Bakhshi, President and CEO of Bank of the West and Co-CEO of BNP Paribas USA. "Our relationship with BNP Paribas is a unique differentiator. We are local bankers doing big things for our customers and communities in a changing world."
An additional advertisement titled "Vineyard Technology" features a commercial banker helping a commercial vineyard owner use a new sensor platform to evaluate the stress levels of the grapes. The owner's staff asks, "Is that our field tech?" demonstrating the deep sector expertise and global reach that Bank of the West offers its clients. Watch the ad here.
"Deeply understanding each client's business and strategy is integral to our approach. We play the role of true partners as our clients scale domestically and around the world," said Jean-Marc Torre, Head of Bank of the West's Commercial Banking Group.
Both ads are a continuation of a year-long rollout of the new brand identity unveiled in March at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California. "This campaign continues to differentiate Bank of the West as a bank with a heart, putting the customer at the core of everything we do and demonstrating our deep commitment to their needs," said Ann von Germeten, Chief Marketing Officer, Bank of the West.
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About Bank of the West's Commercial Banking Group
Bank of the West's Commercial Banking Group (CBG) meets the rapidly changing needs of growing middle-market businesses and large corporate segments. CBG helps businesses achieve their unique visions by delivering smart and comprehensive solutions that fuel sustainable growth. With specialized sector expertise, CBG anticipates and tackles the challenges businesses face in industries including agriculture, healthcare, commercial real estate, religious institutions, and technology. CBG offers clients the best of both worlds: the personalized relationships and community ties of a local bank backed by the international capabilities of BNP Paribas, one of the world's strongest financial groups.
About Bank of the West
Bank of the West is a regional financial services company headquartered in San Francisco with $86.9 billion in assets as of June 30, 2017. Founded in 1874, Bank of the West provides a wide range of personal, commercial, wealth management and international banking services through more than 600 branches and offices in 23 states and digital channels. Bank of the West is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, a leading bank in Europe, which has a presence in 74 countries with more than 192,000 employees. To learn more about Bank of the West, visit About Us via BankoftheWest.com.
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