AMAZON AUDIBLE

1984

AUDIBLE’S ‘1984’ ADAPTATION

THE CHALLENGE

Audible aimed to promote its ‘1984’ audiobook within a competitive market, capitalizing on the novel's renewed relevance in the current socio-political landscape. The business sought to drive awareness and sales by engaging audiences on social media while carefully navigating the book's sensitive themes.

INSIGHT

Forty years after its publication, ‘1984’ resonates with unprecedented relevance in today's socio-political climate, particularly regarding themes of truth, freedom, and control.

THE APPROACH

This campaign uniquely tapped into existing social conversations surrounding ‘1984,’ leveraging social listening to understand fan perspectives and inform creative development. By placing the star-studded cast at the forefront and engaging directly with passionate readers, Audible fostered authentic connections and resonated deeply with its target audience. This talent-forward approach, combined with a distinctive retro-futuristic aesthetic, emphasized the novel's timeless relevance while exploring key themes of narrative and control through a social-first lens.

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