TK Maxx's latest campaign recognises our love of bagging a quality bargain

We all have that friend who loves to share where they got their new dress from, remarking proudly that it was from TK Maxx. And this is the exact sentiment the retailer has tapped into with its new brand campaign created by W+K London.

Written By: Katy Cowan

18 May 2021

Called 'Big Wins, Small Prices', it comprises three new TV ads, celebrating the feeling of pride you get when you find great quality products and big brands at amazing prices. The campaign will run in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, and coincides with print, digital, social, influence and PR for a full-on integrated, impactful campaign.

In the trio of spots, we see various shoppers basking in said smug feeling of bagging a bargain, whether it's branded homeware, fashion or beauty. Directed by renowned advertising director Fredrik Bond and shot in London, the ads will air from 20 May here in the UK.

In the first, we meet Margot at her local Bridge Club. Shuffling cards with impressive choreography, the camera focuses on her bright yellow nail varnish, which she is not-so-subtly showing off. When asked where the polish is from, Margot responds: "TK Maxx. It's pineapple sunset. It's salon-quality. It's sexy. It's fashion darling", whilst giving them a last flash of the fabulous nail polish.

The second ad begins in a taekwondo studio where parents and children are getting ready for class. Christine steps forward wearing a shimmering silver belt instead of her usual taekwondo belt. Her instructor asks where the belt is from and in response, Christine performs an amazing sequence of taekwondo moves, proclaiming "TEE… KAY… MAXX" and walks off proudly.

And finally, we focus on some friendly neighbours at night. There's a woman in her kitchen reading. Over her shoulder in the apartment opposite, we see a lamp flicker in the window. The lamp moves along the window frame, playfully turning on and off as it moves. A head then pops up along the windowsill. It's the neighbour who exclaims, "It's a desk lamp! It's got a swivelly head! Total bargain!" When asked where it is from, he proudly mouths: "TKMaxx.com".

"We've known for years that our shoppers truly revel in the treasures they find at TK Maxx, both the actual purchases but also the sense of excitement and satisfaction they get when they take home their finds," says Deborah Dolce from TK Maxx. "After a year like no other, we want to celebrate that uplifting feeling and the extra bounce in your step that you get when you buy something incredible at a snip. This campaign captures perfectly, and with such warmth, that unique TK Maxx feeling of joy and pride."

Joanna Cassidy Osborne and Joseph Paul from Wieden+Kennedy add: "Social media is full of shoppers chuffed to bits with their Big Wins at TK Maxx. We wanted to tell a range of short stories with the same proud tone as these little social brags, creating a series of premium films that retain the signature TK Maxx quirk."

The campaign creative, TVC production and digital assets have been created by Wieden+Kennedy London. Ogilvy is the PR and influence agency and Mindshare is the media agency. The in-store and social creative will be delivered by TK Maxx's in-house Creative Team.