This is how eBay used pop culture to pull in 20 million YouTube views in 12 days.
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It starts with actually knowing their buyer.
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The Keep Your Ride or Die Alive campaign for eBay Motors launched late last year, and it’s basically a love letter to car culture.
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The spot follows what it really means to be an enthusiast.
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Late nights in the garage.
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Test drives with friends.
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Overnighting parts from eBay.
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Building something that’s personal.
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And that’s the point.
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eBay Motors knows a huge portion of their customers are enthusiasts sourcing parts for specialty builds.
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More importantly, it shows that eBay actually gets the culture.
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There’s also a strong Latin American car culture influence throughout the ad. Lowriders, a predominantly Latino cast, and a soundtrack built around International Players Anthem.
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By leaning into their core demos, eBay stays relevant with existing buyers while building a stronger brand story at the same time.
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What’s especially smart is how restrai...