# Ad summary
This ad is for the Jet2 Cycle to Sunshine Challenge on Strava. The ad features a man on a bike who is cycling around Newcastle airport to find the best cycling destination that he can get to today. He talks to someone at Jet2, who recommends that he go to Mallorca or Tenerife. He is unable to get a flight today but is two hours closer to completing the cycle to sunshine challenge. He encourages the viewer to sign up to the Jet2 Cycle to Sunshine Challenge, log ten hours of movement in May, and complete the challenge.
# Brand positioning
Jet2 is presented as a convenient and accessible airline and holiday provider for active individuals, especially cyclists. The brand is positioned as offering flights to desirable cycling destinations from Newcastle, emphasizing options available "today." It promotes a fun, active lifestyle and associates itself with sunshine and travel. Jet2 distinguishes itself by catering specifically to cyclists with the "Cycle to Sunshine Challenge," aligning with health and fitness values. The brand also provides a functional offering with the opportunity to win vouchers, cycling holidays, and free bike carriage.
# Product
The product advertised is the "Jet2's Cycle to Sunshine Challenge" taking place in May. This challenge, hosted on Strava, encourages users to log 10 hours of cycling activity for a chance to win prizes. Participants can win a £60 voucher or a cycling holiday for two, or one of 10 pairs of return flights including 32kg of bike carriage. The ad highlights how anyone can participate by simply logging their cycling hours on Strava, promoting the idea that everyone can win a prize and/or holiday. The ad encourages viewers to sign up, log their time, and complete the challenge.
# Visual style
The ad has a hybrid aesthetic, combining user-generated content (UGC) with polished commercial elements. The editing style includes quick cuts and smooth transitions, enhancing the pacing. The production quality varies; some shots have a raw, casual feel, while others are more professionally filmed and edited. The pacing is upbeat, keeping the viewer engaged. The audiovisual sync is timed with the voiceover lines.
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# Call to action
Sign up to Jet2's Cycle to Sunshine challenge on Strava.
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:05 00:00–00:05 The ad opens with a man on a bike next to a road with greenery. He explains that he is cycling to Newcastle Airport to find the best cycling destination he can get to today, conveying his intent and setting up the challenge.
- 00:06–00:10 00:06–00:10 The man rides his bike while listing some of the places he has taken his bike, including India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Tenerife, and Mallorca, indicating his experience as a cyclist and world traveler.
- 00:11–00:20 00:11–00:20 The man advertises the Jet2 cycle to sunshine challenge on Strava and encourages viewers to log ten hours of riding to win a £60 voucher and a chance to win a cycling holiday for two, or one of ten pairs of return flights including 32kg of bike carriage. This communicates the challenge details and potential rewards.
- 00:20–00:26 00:20–00:26 The man arrives at the airport, conveying his travel goal for the day. He asks where he can go today, building anticipation for a cycling destination.
- 00:26–00:27 00:26–00:27 The man browses through a Jet2 brochure, exploring cycling destination options, visually reinforcing the brand and travel theme.
- 00:27–00:33 00:27–00:33 The scene cuts to a Jet2 employee who recommends Mallorca as the best option for a cycling holiday from Newcastle Airport, providing expert advice on cycling holiday destinations and the challenge.
- 00:33–00:37 00:33–00:37 The Jet2 employee mentions that flights leave for Mallorca around 6:30 in the morning and is just a two-hour flight. This helps the viewer to imagine themselves there and highlights the convenience of the destination.
- 00:38–00:42 00:38–00:42 The Jet2 employee says if you want something a little later in the day, you can go to Tenerife and that flights leave around 3–4pm every day. This provides alternative travel options, making the opportunity available to a wider range of people.
- 00:42–00:46 00:42–00:46 The man is seen cycling on the road again. He explains that he may have missed today's flights but is two hours closer to completing the challenge, turning a setback into a commitment to the Jet2 cycling challenge.
- 00:47–00:53 00:47–00:53 The man encourages viewers to sign up for Jet2's Cycle to Sunshine challenge on Strava and to log ten hours of any kind of movement in May. This prompts immediate action and emphasizes the value of participation, even without travel.
- 00:53–00:56 00:53–00:56 The ad ends with the man sitting at a cafe with his bike, facing the ocean. He asks where the viewer's bike is going to take them next, ending with a question that prompts the viewer to consider the possibilities of cycling.