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The KAYAK Roommates Campaign Gets Weirdly Intimate

The KAYAK Roommates campaign shows that this website has such good travel deals, it brings out the weirdness in people. It revolves around a strangely intimate friendship and an oversized sweater. At first the commercial seems innocent as people watch a man typing away at his computer. All of a sudden, something starts to move up his sweater and his roomies’ head appears.

Laugh out loud hilarious, the KAYAK Roommates campaign was conceived and executed by Barton F. Graf 9000, an ad agency based in New York City. Wanting to experience Kayak’s Search One And Done service with his friend, the roommate takes advantage of a cozy embrace. Granted, the friend doesn’t appear to mind until the roommate tries to take over the computer to email his girlfriend.

Intimate Advertising
Opportunity for brands to create marketing campaigns that blur the line between friendship and romantic relationships.
Humorous Commercials
The use of comedy in advertising to capture consumer attention and create a memorable brand image.
Innovative Storytelling
Brands exploring creative and unconventional ways to tell a story and engage with their audience.

Who This Affects Most

Travel and Tourism
The travel industry can leverage intimate advertising campaigns to showcase unique travel experiences and attract customers.
Advertising and Marketing
Opportunity for creative agencies to develop humorous commercials that stand out in a crowded advertising landscape.
Digital Services
Companies offering digital services can explore innovative storytelling techniques to differentiate themselves and connect with customers.
SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 77%
Activity 99%
Freshness 8%