Amazon's "Alexa Loses Her Voice"
Celebrities and personalities step in to replace Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa.
About the
Campaign -
1. Concept: The central concept of the campaign is that Alexa, the AI-powered virtual assistant integrated into Amazon Echo devices, loses her voice and is unable to respond to user commands. To fill the void, Amazon enlists the help of various celebrities to provide temporary voice replacements.
2. Super Bowl Advertisement: The "Alexa Loses Her Voice" campaign debuted as a commercial during Super Bowl LII in 2018. The Super Bowl is known for its high-profile and often humorous advertisements, making it a prime opportunity for Amazon to showcase its Alexa technology in a memorable way.
3. Celebrity Appearances: The campaign featured notable celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay, Cardi B, Rebel Wilson, and Sir Anthony Hopkins. Each celebrity brought their unique personality and style to Alexa's responses, resulting in humorous and unexpected interactions.
4. Humor and Wit: The campaign's humor stemmed from the contrast between the celebrities' personalities and the typical voice of Alexa. Gordon Ramsay, for example, offered cooking advice in his trademark fiery manner, while Cardi B provided entertaining weather updates.
5. Reinforcing Alexa's Capabilities: While the campaign was lighthearted and humorous, it also subtly reinforced Alexa's functionality and its role as a voice-activated virtual assistant capable of performing various tasks, from setting reminders to providing information.
6. Online Engagement: Following the Super Bowl advertisement, Amazon continued to engage with audiences on social media and through digital content, encouraging users to share their own experiences with Alexa and the campaign.
7. Impact: "Alexa Loses Her Voice" received widespread attention and positive reviews for its humor and creative execution. It effectively showcased Alexa's capabilities while entertaining viewers.