Abbey National Building Society: From Uncertainty to an Abbey Ending

Abbey National Building Society: From Uncertainty to an Abbey Ending

Abbey National's corporate advertising during 1989. Public were concerned about impact of transition to plc (possible rise in mortgage rates). Fear that customers would switch providers. Objective: to maintain goodwill whilst changing the company's status from building society to plc. A mortgage specific campaign. Media: TV (2 bursts), press. Evaluation: a major turnaround in Abbey National's share of lending which was reflected in profits.