{"id":35136,"date":"2026-01-07T10:31:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/?p=35136"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:31:08","slug":"a-footlong-leap-forward-subway-resurrects-the-sub-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/a-footlong-leap-forward-subway-resurrects-the-sub-club\/","title":{"rendered":"A Footlong Leap Forward: Subway Resurrects the Sub Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After twenty years in the vault, the Sub Club is officially out of retirement. Subway is leaning hard into &#8220;old school&#8221; value, resurrecting its signature loyalty program with a fresh digital coat of paint. But this isn&#8217;t just a trip down memory lane; it\u2019s a calculated move by a revamped executive team to set the brand apart from other QSR brands with a new emphasis on entertainment and its \u201cfourth footlong free\u201d rally cry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#4ac500;font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Here\u2019s what iSpot\u2019s Creative Assessment platform revealed on actual viewer response to the ads announcing the return of the Sub Club.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07103020\/Creative-Spotlight-Template-Proposed-Optimizations-2026-01-07T133000.849-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07103020\/Creative-Spotlight-Template-Proposed-Optimizations-2026-01-07T133000.849-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07103020\/Creative-Spotlight-Template-Proposed-Optimizations-2026-01-07T133000.849-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07103020\/Creative-Spotlight-Template-Proposed-Optimizations-2026-01-07T133000.849-569x320.png 569w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07103020\/Creative-Spotlight-Template-Proposed-Optimizations-2026-01-07T133000.849-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07103020\/Creative-Spotlight-Template-Proposed-Optimizations-2026-01-07T133000.849-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07103020\/Creative-Spotlight-Template-Proposed-Optimizations-2026-01-07T133000.849.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#4ac500;font-size: 24px;\"><strong>The Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both the :30 &#8220;Join Sub Club&#8221; and :15 &#8220;Introducing Sub Club&#8221; performed at norm relative to the QSR category 90-day overall benchmark but the campaign&#8217;s standout success was communicating the key message:<br \/><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>The :15 spot scored +45 points above norm for Information, and the :30 scored +29 points above norm. This confirms that the loyalty offer\/benefit is landing in both formats.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, viewers noticed the value proposition, rating the deal or offer as the Single Best Thing at the same rate across the ads\u2014both of which were significantly above the 11% norm. This is the primary lever driving the campaign&#8217;s Relevance (which met QSR benchmark).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084818\/image6b-1024x651.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084818\/image6b-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084818\/image6b-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084818\/image6b-503x320.png 503w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084818\/image6b-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084818\/image6b-1536x976.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084818\/image6b.png 1861w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084817\/image5b-1024x631.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084817\/image5b-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084817\/image5b-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084817\/image5b-519x320.png 519w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084817\/image5b-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084817\/image5b-1536x947.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084817\/image5b.png 1896w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both ads achieved very high brand recognition (90% and 91% unaided), significantly outperforming the QSR norm of 84%. The campaign is highly effective at linking the offer to the Subway brand:<br \/><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Since purchase intent is statistically tied (36% vs 34%) and overall performance metrics for each spot are within the norm range, the :15 offers Subway an efficiency play for the bulk of the brand\u2019s media buy.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The :15 spot also connected at above-norm rates with the core males 16-20 audience, and suggests it be favored when targeting the high volume consumer (and males overall).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084811\/image2-1024x513.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084811\/image2-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084811\/image2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084811\/image2-640x320.png 640w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084811\/image2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084811\/image2-1536x769.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084811\/image2.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084820\/image7b-1024x632.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084820\/image7b-1024x632.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084820\/image7b-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084820\/image7b-519x320.png 519w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084820\/image7b-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084820\/image7b-1536x948.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084820\/image7b.png 1895w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084813\/image3b-1024x645.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084813\/image3b-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084813\/image3b-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084813\/image3b-508x320.png 508w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084813\/image3b-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084813\/image3b-1536x968.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084813\/image3b.png 1996w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iSpot Media Measurement reflects an appropriate near total favoring of the :15 Sub Club spot since launch on 12\/3\/25 through 12\/14\/25:<br \/><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Both ads connected through humor and Yummy visuals as well as the Value conveyed, confirming the concept worked as effectively in the shorter form.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viewer sentiment on the :15 creative reflected predominantly positive sentiment with the humor-driven creative approach resonating well. Viewers appreciated the &#8220;drop everything&#8221; concept showing people abandoning activities for the deal, and the absurdist humor created shareability and recall.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Although the &#8220;4th footlong free&#8221; offer was understood and appreciated by most viewers, some expressed confusion on whether it was &#8220;4 footlongs free&#8221; vs. &#8220;every 4th footlong free.&#8221; This points to perhaps a slower pace or more clarity in the audio as it seemed to bounce between the two. Subway might consider on-screen text reinforcement: &#8220;BUY 3, GET YOUR 4TH FREE&#8221; to eliminate confusion given that value-conscious consumers found the loyalty program compelling, as intended.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few brand\/cost perception comments were still seen about Subway becoming too expensive or nostalgia for the &#8220;$5 footlong&#8221; era. And of course, some would have preferred more food shots or didn&#8217;t quite get the link between subs and a hospital setting (feeling that other settings might have been more appropriate).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084824\/image10b-741x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084824\/image10b-741x1024.png 741w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084824\/image10b-217x300.png 217w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084824\/image10b-231x320.png 231w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084824\/image10b-768x1062.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084824\/image10b.png 781w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084815\/image4-1024x523.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084815\/image4-1024x523.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084815\/image4-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084815\/image4-627x320.png 627w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084815\/image4-768x392.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084815\/image4-1536x784.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084815\/image4.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#4ac500;font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Sample comments on \u201cIntroducing Sub Club\u201d :15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis ad is perfectly scripted. It caught my attention right off the bat because I am a frequent customer of Subway. When I&#8217;m out on the road, I like a healthy lunch or dinner that I also don&#8217;t want to spend too much on. But now I&#8217;m even more happy to know that my frequent visits are going to be more rewarding than they were in the past. Thank you again.\u201d<br \/><em>Male 21-35<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI found the ad very funny because it was showing people in serious situations, but when they heard about the deal of getting a free Subway, they all just got up and left and said screw this, I need that Subway.\u201d<br \/><em>Female 16-20<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI really like Subway and I always have. The sandwiches are getting kind of expensive, but to know you can get the fourth one for free as this ad advertised is really interesting to me.\u201d<br \/><em>Female 36-49<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t want to see some guy in a hospital when I&#8217;m thinking about food. You guys are getting paid for this? Sheesh. what happened to keep it simple, stupid.\u201d<br \/><em>Male 16-20<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think it&#8217;s a great thing about Subway giving out specials, especially now for the holidays. I will buy it. It seems like a great deal.\u201d<br \/><em>Male 50+<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI like this because if you join the club, you can get every fourth foot long free and that is a great deal.\u201d<br \/><em>Female 21-35<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI thought it was funny and the alliteration was a nice touch. I don&#8217;t think it needed the scene in the beginning, where the subway employee was describing the deal.\u201d<br \/><em>Male 36-49<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think using a hospital situation was ineffective. I like the message and I enjoy Subway food.\u201d<br \/><em>Female 21-35<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNothing will ever beat the $5 foot long, but it&#8217;s good to see y&#8217;all doing some kind of deal. Made me hungry.\u201d<br \/><em>Male 21-35<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0&#8220;I used to get a foot long for $5. This is robbery.&#8221;<br \/><em>Male 21-35<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI didn&#8217;t know that Subway was offering this and I love Subway and I love whenever there&#8217;s deals, so this is very intriguing and I love the entertainment part of it.\u201d<br \/><em>Female 16-20<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Little difference was seen in response to the campaign across income, suggesting that while Value was conveyed, it did not hold more sway based on income alone:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084825\/image11b-1024x650.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084825\/image11b-1024x650.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084825\/image11b-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084825\/image11b-504x320.png 504w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084825\/image11b-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084825\/image11b-1536x976.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084825\/image11b.png 1861w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An array of QSR ads over the past 90 days did succeed at sparking above-norm consumer intent (examples included in the charts below), with nearly all employing some level of humor and Value messaging:<br \/><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Subway reactions lacked responses indicating Authentic and\/or Prodtastic food, a potential opportunity to address in forward plans and campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084827\/image12b-1024x632.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084827\/image12b-1024x632.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084827\/image12b-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084827\/image12b-519x320.png 519w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084827\/image12b-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084827\/image12b-1536x948.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084827\/image12b.png 1896w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084829\/image13b-1024x533.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084829\/image13b-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084829\/image13b-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084829\/image13b-614x320.png 614w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084829\/image13b-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084829\/image13b-1536x800.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084829\/image13b.png 1997w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jersey Mike&#8217;s &#8220;Stolen Gig&#8221; was not only one of the Funniest ads among the 2025 Video Ad MVPs, but it was also a highly Likeable :30 spot that drove strong intent for the brand, appealing across age\/gender and sparking Curiosity:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084809\/image1b-1024x877.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084809\/image1b-1024x877.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084809\/image1b-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084809\/image1b-373x320.png 373w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084809\/image1b-768x658.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084809\/image1b-1536x1316.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07084809\/image1b.png 1991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ineffective creative, even if delivered to the right audience, results in missed opportunity and performance shortfalls. Great creative delivered poorly also results in failed campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/demo\">Schedule a demo<\/a> to find out how your brand can partner with iSpot to quickly solve both challenges simultaneously, delivering high-performing creative while boosting the effectiveness of planning and in-market execution to achieve\u2014and outperform\u2014campaign objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;\"><i>Creative Agency: Leo New York<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After twenty years in the vault, the Sub Club is officially out of retirement. Subway is leaning hard into &#8220;old school&#8221; value, resurrecting its signature loyalty program with a fresh digital coat of paint. 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