• by Larissa Faw , September 29, 2017

Amtrak is embarking on one of its biggest advertising efforts with the "Break The Travel Quo" campaign that is designed to serve as a long-running platform for the brand.

Developed with FCB New York, the campaign's first phase introduced teaser ads earlier this month to capture travelers’ attention by suggesting there's an airline that solves the usual pain points of travels, such as letting you take four bags or using your phone anytime.

Then, everyone who viewed the teaser was retargeted to receive an updated ad pitching Amtrak as the actual solution to those pain points, not an airline.

The campaign has expanded into its second phase to encompass digital, radio and outdoor advertising. The online videos run across the U.S., targeting both leisure and business travelers, especially in the Northeast corridor.

Out-of-home appears in the New York region, including  screens in taxis shuttling riders to airports.