Corporate News
uSonar Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Nami Fukutomi; President: Katsuhito Nagatake; hereinafter "uSonar") has released a new CM featuring actor Ryoko Kobayashi as a sales manager.
The commercial comically depicts how the new "Interest Signal" and "Interest Sign" features of the corporate strategy platform "PLANSonar" streamline the process of finding sales prospects.
This CM will be aired sequentially on television, in taxis, and on YouTube.
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Background of CM Production: Featuring Ryoko Kobayashi, Cast Member of "Tora ni Tsubasa" and Business Owner
uSonar Co., Ltd. is a data marketing support company established in 1990. In July 2022, the company changed its name from "Landscape" to "uSonar" and launched a CM campaign in October of the same year to communicate its new brand message.
This "PLANSonar: Super Astronomical Telescope" edition is the fifth installment in the series featuring Ryoko Kobayashi as the sales manager.
Ms. Kobayashi gained significant attention this year for her role as "Senior Kubota," Japan's first female lawyer, in the NHK morning drama "Tora ni Tsubasa." She is also active as the owner of the agriculture-welfare startup "AGRIKO Co., Ltd.," making her the perfect brand ambassador for our B2B service provider.
New Features of "PLANSonar": "Interest Signal" and "Interest Sign"
The management strategy platform "PLANSonar" is a tool designed to facilitate the development of market and sales strategies for companies, built upon the foundation of "LBC," Japan's largest corporate database.
We have integrated Japan's first AI-augmented intent data, "Interest Sign," and "Interest Signal," which allows for the creation of target company lists using arbitrary keywords, into PLANSonar. This enables the identification of "high-potential companies" and the optimization of sales activities.
- Interest Signal: Identify corporate purchasing intent in real-time using arbitrary keywords.
- Interest Sign: Augment Interest Signal with AI to generate high-precision target lists using region and corporate attributes.
For More Information:
- Press Release for Interest Signal and Interest Sign: https://usonar.co.jp/news/20241220_1340.html
- Details on "PLANSonar": https://usonar.co.jp/content/plansonar
Story of This Commercial
On the rooftop of an office building, a manager and their subordinate struggle to find sales leads using binoculars.
Sales Manager Kobayashi approaches them and quietly advises, "You are missing out if you only look at corporate IP addresses." The tool she recommends to solve their problem is...
This commercial comically depicts the process of finding "high-potential companies" by utilizing "Interest Signal" and "Interest Sign" from the management strategy platform "PLANSonar," which is based on the latest technology and data.
Profile of Ryoko Kobayashi
• Ryoko Kobayashi, 35 years old, from Tokyo. Affiliated with Sticker Inc.
After debuting as a child actor, she gained prominence as an exclusive model for 'Nicola' and was selected as the heroine for the drama 'Maou' (TBS).
In recent years, she has appeared in numerous dramas and films, including the NHK serial television novel 'Tora ni Tsubasa'.
Alongside her acting career, she has been involved in agriculture since 2014 and founded AGRIKO Co., Ltd. in 2021. She obtained the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 'Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration Technical Supporter' certification and operates 'AGRIKO FARM', a circular agriculture-welfare collaboration farm that is friendly to the natural environment and people, while also developing art projects.
Furthermore, she is expanding her range of activities through a parallel career, including appearances on news programs and serving as a radio navigator.
https://sticker-inc.com/artist/Ryoko-Kobayashi/
Broadcast Media
• Television, Taxi, YouTube, etc.
• CM Video Special Site https://usonar.co.jp/cm-movie.html
• Our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@uSonar_LBC
* Largest in Japan in terms of the number of head office and business location data for Japanese companies (Internal research results as of 2024/12/20)
Contact Information for This Matter:
uSonar Co., Ltd. Public Relations (Hiyama/Sawada)
Email: ir@usonar.co.jp
