Super 8 unveils new summer ad campaign, 'See You On the Road'

Highlighting more than $100 million in recent brand-wide renovations, Super 8 revealed its newest multimillion-dollar ad campaign for the U.S. titled “See You on The Road.” The campaign—which spans television, radio, digital and social media—was created by independent agency Terri & Sandy and takes a humorous look at road-trip fails.

“We were exploring how travelers post about their trips and found the popular hashtag #RoadTripFails,” Terri Meyer, co-founder and CEO of Terri & Sandy, said in a statement. “It was born from the truth that some of the funniest and most memorable moments on the road are the blunders. We wanted our consumers to know that ‘We get it!’ and that Super 8 is the perfect refuge for those seeking a haven from the highway.”

Anchoring the campaign are four 15-second spots pairing relatable road-trip hiccups—a toddler needing a bathroom break, a stare-down with a lone bison, a close encounter with a teen in need of a shower and a road-trip selfie gone wrong—with the line “At Least Tonight Can Be Super.” Each contrasts the drama of the open road with the restful moments that await at Super 8.

"Super 8 is a trusted, tested companion for every traveler out there and this campaign serves as an authentic platform for not only showcasing our fully updated, redesigned rooms, but connecting with them in a way that is both humorous and relatable," Lisa Checchio, VP of brand marketing at Wyndham Hotel Group, said in a statement. "We’re tapping into emotional territory for travelers while simultaneously showing them we’re not their grandfather’s budget motel.”

The spots debut today across major cable networks such as TBS, HGTV, Food Network and CMT, as well as digital platforms. Expansion across radio and social is anticipated in the coming weeks.