Viking Cruises launches new story-driven TV campaign

LOS ANGELES, CA – Viking Cruises today announced details behind its new television ad campaign, which debuted on PBS for the Season Four premiere of the Emmy® Award-winning series Downton Abbey.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Viking Cruises today announced details behind its new television ad campaign, which debuted on PBS for the Season Four premiere of the Emmy® Award-winning series Downton Abbey. A national corporate sponsor of PBS’ celebrated MASTERPIECE series since 2011, Viking’s new campaign reflects a slightly different approach to telling the brand story through TV by focusing on specific travel experiences.

“Our travelers are explorers – of new destinations, cultures and ideas – just like many supporters and viewers of PBS MASTERPIECE,” said Richard Marnell, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Viking Cruises. “We are proud to share the stories of Viking alongside the finest programming on television.”

Named “The World of Viking,” the campaign includes seven 30-second spots, with each one telling the story of an attribute of Viking’s destination-focused cruises – from art and culture to food and Viking’s new Longships®. Every week during the new season of Downton Abbey, PBS viewers will be treated to a new Viking “episode.” All of the spots can now be viewed in the VIDEOS section of Viking’s website; descriptions include:

Episode One: “Discovery” – an up-tempo musical montage that reacquaints viewers with the scenic world in which Viking travels.

Episode Two: “Masterpieces” – showcases some of the locations that inspired the world’s best known works of art and how Viking passengers have an opportunity to walk “through” a masterpiece.

Episode Three: “Great Performances” – brings to life a selection of the artistic performances Viking guests can experience while onboard and on shore.

Episode Four: “Privileged Access” – illustrates how Viking can open the doors to the world’s greatest destinations to provide guests with experiences only available to a select few.

Episode Five: “Culinary Journey” – focuses on the intimate, authentic ways travelers can experience a destination through its food.

Episode Six: “Through New Eyes” – conveys the emotive, enriching experiences – the magic moments – passengers can have with Viking.

Episode Seven: “Longships” – offers an exclusive look at Viking’s new Longships as sleek vessels designed specifically to enhance destinations along Europe’s rivers.

Episode Eight – “Discovery Finale” – as a bookend to the campaign, a reprisal of “Discovery” reminds viewers of the scenic destinations Viking’s passengers are able to visit.

In addition to its sponsorship of PBS’ MASTERPIECE, Viking offers fans of Downton Abbey a real-life opportunity to go behind closed doors at Highclere Castle, the setting of the hit series. Available as a pre- or post- extension on the popular Cities of Light or Paris & the Heart of Normandy cruise itineraries, Viking’s Oxford & Highclere Castle Explore More® package is a three-night stay in the rolling hills of England’s countryside. Guests enjoy an exclusive insider’s look at Highclere Castle, including a special champagne welcome for Viking guests. The tour is co-created with the owners of the magnificent property, the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, who often make the special effort to meet the Viking guests. The company has also produced a series of in-depth original videos, hosted by Viking Vice President Karine Hagen, which explores the castle and the surrounding area.

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