Careem Pakistan is known for having a savage social media team, especially on Twitter. The ride-hailing application rolls out several out-of-the-box campaigns which go viral in no time.
In April, the campaign successfully pulled a prank by convincing many individuals to change their last name to Careem in order to get massive discounts. However, they did not realize it was April Fools!
Not just that, it even compelled thousands of girls to think that their ‘Humsafar’ for the day is going to be Fawad Khan, and once again it turned out that that is the name of one of their Captains and not the actor.
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With election preparations on full-swing, the company has once again rolled out a new campaign which has yet again become the talk of the town. It all started with a single tweet, “Mere Aziz hum watno…”
Mere Aziz hum watno…
— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 2, 2018
Then it continued with yet another hysterical tweet!
There’s a new Sharraf in town. 👀 https://t.co/UJDrwgUVOd
— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 2, 2018
It rolled out its first election’s campaign with the caption; Roti, Kapra, Makaan, aur #Promo. Yehi hai #Careem ka motto! We all know it’s the most famous ‘naara’ of Pakistan’s Peoples Party!
Roti, Kapra, Makaan aur #Promo.
Yehi hai #Careem ka Motto! 💪T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Usage 10000
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan pic.twitter.com/mztzmgOXdY— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 3, 2018
If you think that was the best they could have done, Careem did it once again with an ‘afternun’ pun while trolling PML-N!
After-ن promo for our customers! 😉
T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Usage 10000
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan pic.twitter.com/qLS3AOJdfR— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 3, 2018
Who could forget ‘Kaptaan Shahab?’ Jeena Hoga, Marna Hoga, Dharna Hoga – Dharna Hoga!
Your #Captain Has Arrived. 😁
T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan
-Usage per person: 1
-Max Discount: Rs. 20 pic.twitter.com/cpu8EHtKeo— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 3, 2018
Or the ‘Beshumar’ love the company has for its customers!
In #Promo We Trust. 🧓
T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan
-Usage per person: 1
-Max Discount: Rs. 20 pic.twitter.com/wgFhVzbwkz— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 4, 2018
Careem encouraged everyone to dance in happiness because their promo is here!
Promo Khappay,
Promo Achee Wayo
Ho Jamalo! 💃T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan
-Usage per person: 1
-Max Discount: Rs. 20 pic.twitter.com/uAyVg9LfSY— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 4, 2018
While cheering for the ‘Kaaptans’!
O’ Captain, My #Captain ❤️
T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan
-Usage per person: 1
-Max Discount: Rs. 20 pic.twitter.com/gPmCO4hnVq— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 4, 2018
Ensuring that customers will want to bring Careem again and again!
Eik vaari nayi, sau vaari
Careem aye gi har baari.T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan
-Usage per person: 1
-Max Discount: Rs. 20 pic.twitter.com/MQS1IpdRY8— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 5, 2018
Who could forget the Army in the midst of all the hype?
These promos are getting pervez-ive…
T&Cs:
-5% discount
-Valid on all car types
-Valid for Pakistan
-Usage per person: 1
-Max Discount: Rs. 20 pic.twitter.com/BDoUjfIVz3— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 5, 2018
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While Careem has encouraged thousands of Pakistanis to come out and vote, leaving behind the thought “one vote won’t make a difference” it has also received a lot backlash.
Many supporters are furious on the usage of slogans, showing disrespect and insult towards their respective leaders and supporters.
No matter whose side you are on, #Vote for #Pakistan! 👍 pic.twitter.com/dM6S1A90eM
— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 7, 2018
We heard that Careem is taking political side for upcoming elections. Please refrain otherwise bad for your reputation.
— Faisal Akhtar (@faisalakhtar94) July 8, 2018
Kindly dont use the slogans which are associated with different parties like kyou nikala and ungli etc. There is a lot of polarization in the country… hate due to political differences has reached to the level of enemies. Try using decent ways to call people for voting
— Usman Chaudhry (@usman87us) July 7, 2018
Honestly, Careem was better without all this.
— Mirza Umer (@ItsMirzaUmer) July 5, 2018
As an apology, Careem took it to their Twitter to clarify that the platform is election neutral and had no intention of hurting the sentiments of their customers and any Pakistani across the country.
It added that their aim is to encourage individuals to vote, which is the purpose behind the campaign.
We sincerely apologise for hurting your sentiments. Careem is politically neutral and our election taglines covered all popular political slogans. Our singular aim is to get everyone to the polling stations. #CareemForDemocracy pic.twitter.com/VoDMhbLM8q
— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 9, 2018
(2/3) pic.twitter.com/m7XAV2Pn6M
— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 9, 2018
Form already launched for any party to request promos for rallies/corner meetings, please circulate. Also stay tuned for massive election day campaign to help get everyone to polls. #CareemForDemocracyhttps://t.co/Z4bx6N4SZw (3/3)
— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) July 9, 2018
What do you think about this campaign? Is Careem taking sides or playing neutral?
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