# Ad summary
This ad features Lionel Messi partnered with Lowe's. It begins with an inspiring monologue about achieving greatness, transitioning into a visual showcasing Messi handing a soccer ball to a Lowe's employee. The ad concludes with Messi wearing a Lowe's branded soccer jersey and smiling, followed by a closing screen promoting Lowe's free membership.
# Brand positioning
Lowe's is presented as a brand that strives for greatness, reflected in its collaboration with Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time. The brand aims to occupy a space in the consumer's mind that emphasizes improvement, making 'everything and everyone around you better'. This positioning aligns with the brand's core offering of home improvement products, implying that Lowe's can help customers enhance their living spaces and overall lives. The brand promotes values of aspiration, achievement, and making a positive impact. It pushes against the norm of simply providing tools and materials by framing itself as a catalyst for personal and communal improvement.
# Product
The ad primarily promotes Lowe's brand and its free membership program, rather than focusing on specific products. The advertised benefit is that 'Members get epically more Messi,' which implies access to exclusive content, experiences, or deals related to the soccer star. The Lowe's membership program is designed for customers who are interested in home improvement and DIY projects, providing them with potential savings and benefits when shopping at Lowe's. There are no explicit product details mentioned, but the ad implicitly suggests that Lowe's offers a wide range of products and services aimed at improving various aspects of one's home and life. The ad emphasizes the value of becoming a Lowe's member to gain access to special offers and experiences related to Lionel Messi.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, commercial aesthetic with a blend of dramatic lighting and clear, focused shots. The editing style includes smooth transitions and static shots. The production quality is high-end, creating a professional and aspirational tone. The pacing is consistent and measured, allowing each visual to make an impact. The audio and visual elements are synced to create a cohesive and engaging experience.
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# Call to action
Join for FREE today
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:04 00:00–00:04 A spotlight shines on a soccer field with a lone figure, Lionel Messi, standing at center field. The voiceover asks, 'What does it take to be the greatest of all time?' This sets a tone of aspiration and greatness, positioning the ad as more than just a promotion but an exploration of excellence. The perspective is from an external, almost omniscient narrator, creating a sense of awe and anticipation.
- 00:04–00:09 00:04–00:09 The scene transitions to Messi walking towards the camera in the stadium, then approaching a Lowe's employee on the field. The voiceover answers its initial question, 'It’s making everything and everyone around you better'. This connects the idea of greatness to Lowe’s and their mission. The perspective shifts from the narrator to a more direct interaction between Messi and the brand, indicating collaboration and partnership.
- 00:09–00:12 00:09–00:12 Messi hands the Lowe's employee a soccer ball and smiles at the camera, now wearing a Lowe's branded soccer jersey. The voiceover concludes, 'Here's to the greatest of all time'. This moment reinforces the collaboration, suggesting that Lowe's supports and celebrates greatness. The perspective is now directly focused on Messi as the face of the brand. The tone is celebratory and positive.
- 00:12–00:15 00:12–00:15 The ad ends with a screen displaying the Lowe's logo and the tagline, 'Members get epically more Messi. Join for FREE today Lowes.com/MoreMessi'. This is a call to action, inviting viewers to become Lowe's members for exclusive content or deals related to Messi. The perspective shifts to the brand directly addressing the audience, making a clear offer and providing a link for more information.