Virgin Media: What 9.58 seconds feels like. #BeTheFastest

People want fast broadband connection and Virgin Media gives them just that. Fast speed is Virgin Media’s competitive edge in technology. New ad is about what it feels like to experience speed, at a physical and emotional level.

When Usain Bolt broke the world 100m record he did it in an incredible 9.58 seconds. their ad re-creates that experience, over and over again and with increasing excitement. It describes the feeling of running at such speed from different and varied perspectives. ‘9.58 seconds’ informs the structure of the ad. It is a modular piece, made up of ten 9.58 second sequences.

It attempts to lift the lid on the real Bolt. It shows the ‘overwhelming rush of hurt’ he describes when talking about his training schedule, the impact his achievement had on adoring fans, the healthy Jamaican diet he grew up on, the gaming arcades he spent his childhood in and the Jamaican dance culture he is still a part of.

By the end of the ad, They’ve shown what it feels like to be the fastest, not just for Bolt, but how that can be achieved through their VIVID 200Mbps fibre optic broadband. Their customers experience some of the fastest broadband speeds, giving them a superior entertainment experience, whether it be with movies, music or gaming

Brand: Virgin Media
Advertising Agency: BBH London
Media planning and buying: Manning Gottlieb OMD