Qlik "Ridiculous Promises" Campaign

Qlik, a data analytics platform, was running into a problem: It seemed like every other data company was saying the exact same thing: “Transform your data into insights.” Ah! But Qlik’s CMO had a new idea: “More data. More insights. More profit. That’s our promise.”

We found the bluster of it just a little silly, but decided to lean in all the same. I came up with the concept of ads that emphasized what an over-the-top promise this was: Catching the eye by declaring our claims as ridiculous, in big, bold type… and pulling the reader in to see the details that actually allow us to make such major boasts.

  • Role Concepting, Pitching, Writing, Oversight
  • For Qlik Analytics
  • Type Integrated Campaign, Print, Display, Social, Video, Web

An eye-catching headline in a world of the same old claims, made over and over again.

Qlik partnered with Fortune that year, including a multi-page print spread on the first page of their annual F500 issue.

The culmination of the Fortune 500 spread.

Throughout the year, other print ads were featured in Fortune, to call out different Qlik differentiators – cost savings, prestige users, etc.

The campaign was also extended to display ads featured on Fortune.com.

The campaign was reworked for video as well, for use on Fortune.com.

Every element of the campaign drove to a Promises page on Qlik.com, which provided additional stories and stats to round out our bold claims.