Toyota ads push emotional connection, not products

Burrell, a Black-owned agency in Chicago, crafted a spot called "Training Wheels" that follows a boy through his adolescence as he learns to ride a bike, swim and fly an airplane.

October 13, 2022 04:27 PM

Toyota Motor Corp. is forgoing a traditional product pitch in a new marketing campaign designed to connect with consumers on a more personal level.

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