# Nostalgic Driving Test Playlists Co-Operative Insurance Captured the Joy of Passing a Driving Test By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-19 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-insurance References: [hub.co-opinsurance](http://hub.co-opinsurance.co.uk/nostalgia-fm/) & [hub.co-opinsurance](http://hub.co-opinsurance.co.uk/nostalgia-fm/) Last fall, the UK-based insurance company Co-Operative Insurance created a buzz on social media with an online tool that helped consumers recapture the magic of passing their first driving test. While many people have fond memories of times spent in the car, passing a driving test is a joyous experience that nearly everyone can relate to. This clever social campaign captured the magic of that moment, while also subtly alluding to the concept of car insurance. The campaign created by Co-Operative Insurance was titled 'Nostalgia FM' and it involved the use of a tool found on the agency's website. The tool consisted of a virtual time machine that helped to take users back to when they passed their first driving test. After inputting the month and year that they received their license, the virtual jukebox would then pull up a list of popular songs from that particular time period. Users were then encouraged to share their results over social media or listen to the tunes on [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algorithm-cleansing-song). By recreating a fond memory that could be shared over social media, the clever campaign helped the insurance company increase its online presence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media Nostalgia:** Creating online tools or campaigns that evoke nostalgia and can be shared on social media platforms. - **Virtual Time Travel:** Using technology to transport users back to a specific moment in time and create a personalized experience. - **Emotional Engagement Marketing:** Developing campaigns that elicit positive emotions and create a meaningful connection with consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Insurance:** Insurance companies can create innovative online tools and campaigns to engage with customers and increase their online presence. - **Music Streaming:** Music streaming platforms can collaborate with brands to curate playlists based on specific time periods, creating personalized nostalgic experiences for users. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can develop campaigns that tap into nostalgia and emotional engagement to build brand recognition and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Driving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passenger-princess.md) - [Social-First Car Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reddit-car-share.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Algorithmic Reset Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algorithm-cleansing-song.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot-story.md) - [Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-insurance.md) - [Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-music-discovery-app.md) - [Nostalgic Web Browser Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-social.md) - [Emotional Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-lewis-2025.md)