Sprint spot with Paul Marcarelli former Verizon pitchman airs tonight, promotes improved network reliability and value compared to other wireless carriers
Paul Marcarelli Ads proclaim: Don’t let a 1% difference in network reliability cost you twice as much; leave your expensive carrier and save 50% on most Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile rate plans
Sprint today introduces the second TV spot in its wildly popular advertising campaign starring Paul Marcarelli, the actor who used to ask if you could hear me now for Verizon. The original TV ad featuring Paul Marcarelli has been viewed more than 8 million times on YouTube. And, the company recently became postpaid net port positive against all three national carriers for the first time in over five years.
The message in the second TV spot continues to be loud and clear: Sprint has a vastly improved network and customers can save 50% off most rate plans offered by Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. In today’s world of wireless competition and overall improved networks, customers can get a highly reliable wireless experience with Sprint without overpaying for it.
Sprint asks consumers in the ad: Why pay twice as much for less than 1% difference in network reliability? Paul Marcarelli, most recognizable for previously testing the Verizon network, is a perfect fit to convey Sprint’s network message of improved performance. Not only is Marcarelli starring in the ads, but, like millions of others, he has switched to Sprint and is now a happy customer. This second round of Sprint advertising featuring Marcarelli will make its debut tonight on CBS, NBC and FOX. The ad campaign will continue on cable and network stations nationwide and in print and digital channels. Out-of-home and radio advertising featuring Marcarelli will also continue. Additionally, fans can follow Marcarelli on Twitter @ThatWirelessGuy. To watch the full-length ad, please visit: https://youtu.be/b50GPIm99Pg
“The response to Paul and this advertising campaign has been overwhelming,” said Marcelo Claure, president and CEO, Sprint. “It has been one of the most successful ad campaigns in company history. Paul is able to deliver the message that Sprint has made significant improvements in its network performance, and reinforces that customers have taken notice. Just like Paul did, millions of other wireless users have made the switch to Sprint because they recognize we are one of the best values and that our network has made significant reliability improvements. Lots of people can hear that.”
Network Reliability and Value
The reliability network claim referenced in the ads is substantiated by Sprint’s analysis of drive test data from Nielsen – covering the top 106 metropolitan markets in the U.S. This data shows that Sprint’s reliability now beats T-Mobile’s and performs within 1% of AT&T and Verizon.[1]
It’s easy to make the switch, like Marcarelli did, and save 50% off the price of most Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile standard rate plans. [2] Customers who switch get 50% off most current competitor rate plan prices, with savings until May 31, 2018. And, Sprint will pay switching fees up to $650 per line via an American Express® Reward Card after online registration and phone turn-in.[3] Also, today is a great time to try Sprint with its 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.[4] If you’re not completely satisfied, Sprint will refund your money.
About Sprint
Sprint is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served more than 59.4 million connections as of June 30, 2016 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the past five years.
