Jane Leung
Nov 10, 2010

Google Mobile creates animated character Mobaco for Japan

Google Mobile, in partnership with creative agency Wieden+Kennedy (W+K) Tokyo, has created a cute and bubbly female character Mobaco to lead its latest campaign in Japan.

Mobaco in Google Mobile Japan's campaign by W+K Tokyo
Mobaco in Google Mobile Japan's campaign by W+K Tokyo

Mobaco is a successful businesswoman. Armed with her Google Mobile, she overcomes many challenges with the convenience of quick functions like instant search and 3G connection on the go.

Mobaco’s ads are running across online banners, outdoor and on subways. She is also on Twitter and the local mobile social networking site Gree.

Google Japan has set out to give the brand more personality and emotional connectivity with the local users.

Previous campaigns by W+K in Japan include an outdoor and online project for Google Places.

Source:
Campaign Asia

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