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  • Target Makes The Grocery Isle Fashionable With 4 New Ads For The Everyday Collection

    Target Makes The Grocery Isle Fashionable With 4 New Ads For The Everyday Collection

    You’ll never think about Tide and Oreo Cookies the same way again, creative ad agency, mono teamed up with high fashion director and photographer Matthew Donaldson to amplify universal truths about everyday items to epic proportions with a suite of national ads for Target and The Everyday Collection.

    Spot: "Matador" — Tonight's menu: sirloin steak, chicken breasts and pork, with a side of fierce. Welcome to The Everyday Collection by Target.

    Is Target's grocery aisle ready for its close up?

    Target is pushing its food, laundry detergent and other groceries in a national ad campaign that pokes fun at high-fashion advertising by featuring models interacting with everyday products.

    In one ad, a model in a white dress and high heels struts by blueberry muffin and cake mix boxes that explode in different colors. Then she crushes an egg with her hand.

    "Dominate that PTA bake sale," a voiceover whispers. "The Everyday Collection. By Target."

    The campaign is part of a larger move by Target, better known for its cheap-chic clothing and home goods, to focus more on its grocery-store aisle. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other Target competitors also have been expanding their selection of groceries to lure more customers into stores.

    For its part, Target has been expanding its grocery selection, particularly with investments in its "P-Fresh" fresh-food section. Out of its 1,782 stores, about 1100 have an expanded fresh food layout and more than 250 have a full grocery store.

    With that push complete, Target decided the time was right to put the focus on its groceries, but in a way that still plays on Target's fashion know how, said chief marketing officer Jeff Jones.

    Target, with ad agency Mono in Minneapolis, created the tongue-in-cheek campaign that treats groceries and home products like fashion accessories in a photo shoot. Spending is undisclosed on the ad campaign, but it will include eight TV ads that will run throughout 2013. In addition to TV spots and newspaper inserts, it will include eight TV spots, three radio ads, and digital short films that will run as banner ads online.

    One TV ad shows an $11.99 bottle of Tide laundry detergent and a model in a white dress dancing fancifully.

    "We all yearn for something," says a voiceover as bubbles float by the model. "And that something is the other sock."

    The campaign "creates a foil for what people are used to seeing for grocery advertising," said Jones. "It combines the design ethos and fashion creditability that Target has with the idea that it also has great grocery items at a great price." article via: The Associated Press.

    Spot: "Laundry" — Lose yourself in Tide laundry detergent. Who knows what you'll find? Give in to The Everyday Collection. By Target.

    Spot: "Ravenous" — Pickles, Ruffles chips and other timeless cravings. Attack! Give in to The Everyday Collection. By Target.

    Spot: "Bake Sale" — Cake and muffin mix hit the catwalk in true Target fashion. Welcome to The Everyday Collection. By Target.

    Credits:
    Creative Ad Agency: mono, Minneapolis.
    Director: Matthew Donaldson
    Creative Co-Chair: Paula Biondich

  • Gwen Stefani and No Doubt Debut "One More Summer" Target Commercial

    Gwen Stefani and No Doubt Debut "One More Summer" Target Commercial

    Gwen Stefani and No Doubt debut and promote their new album "Push and Shove" exclusively with Target, the song "One More Summer" was featured in the commercial. Below a quick behind the scenes of the commercial featuring the entire band. Gwen says "We love target"...do you think we'll ever catch her shopping there?
    See the Pink "Try" Target ad from the CD The Truth About Love here.

    Credits:
    Ad Agency: Motion Theory
    Spots: Target "No Doubt"
    Production Company: MTh
    Director: Mathew Cullen
    DP: Shawn Kim
    Executive Producer: Javier Jimenez
    Producer: Rob Newman
    Post Production Company: Mirada
    Head of VFX and Animation: John Fragomeni
    Executive Producer: Patrick Nugent
    VFX Supervisor: Michael Shelton
    Creative Directors: Kaan Atilla, Francisco Ruiz Velasco
    Art Director: Daryn Wakasa
    Editors: Jeff Consiglio, Bryan Keith
    Post Producer: Leighton Greer
    Production Manager/HR Director: Tina Van Delden
    Production Coordinator: Derek Johnson
    Flame: Dave Stern, Michael Vaglienty
    Designers: Vlad Almonnord, Jaguar Lee, Erika Lee, Clara Moon, Jane Ro, Amy
    Wang, Jing Zheng
    Designer/Animators: Ivan Cruz, Evan di Leo, Frank Lin, Giancarlo Rondadi
    Generalists: Billy Maloney, Brandon Thomas, Jerry Weil
    Modeler: Christian Argueta
    Matte Painter: Thom McKay Price
    Lighters: Rommel Calderon, Nic Leach, Eric Pender

  • Target Deals Duet Black Friday Ads "Let's Go Together"

    Target Deals Duet Black Friday Ads "Let's Go Together"

    The wacky Target Black Friday Lady is back in two fun new TV ads. This time the Target commercials bring on the Deals Duet in "Let's Go Together" and "Gifts For You, Gifts For Me".

    The Target Deals Duet make it known that the only thing better than giving is giving AND getting at the Target Black Friday sale.

    Credits:
    Creative Ad Agency: 72andSunny

  • Target Commercials "Rolling in the Deep" and "Color Changes Everything"

    Target Commercials "Rolling in the Deep" and "Color Changes Everything"

    The newest Target commercial created by Wieden+Kennedy entitled "Color Changes Everything"(filmed in Buenos Aires in la plaza de San Martin) is great, but the Target ad featuring Adele's song Rolling In The Deep sung on a school bus even better....if you like Adele, and who doesn't right now?
    The young lady singing is Denise from PS22 School Chorus (Staten Island, NYC). The school chorus was featured at the end of last year's Academy Awards.

    Credits:
    Agency: Wieden + Kennedy New York
    Client: Target
    Executive Creative Director: Susan Hoffman
    Executive Creative Director: Mark Fitzloff

    Creative Director:
    Ben Hughes
    Creative Director:
    Julia Leach
    Copywriter:
    Andrew Jasperson
    Art Director:
    Mathieu Zarbatany
    Head of Content Production:
    Gary Krieg
    Executive Producer:
    Temma Shoaf
    Producer:
    Alison Hill
    Product Producer:
    Jen Hundis
    Director of Business Affairs:
    Sara Jagielski
    Production Company:
    Smuggler
    Director:
    Filip Engstrom
    Executive Producer/COO:
    Lisa Rich
    Executive Producer:
    Allison Kunzman
    Line Producer:
    Tim Kerrison
    Director of Photography:
    Crille Forsberg
    Editorial Company:
    Final Cut
    Editor:
    Jeff Buchanan
    Post Producer:
    Viet-An Nguyen
    Post Executive Producer:
    Lauren Bieiweiss
    Editorial Assistant:
    Betty Jo Moore
    VFX Comapny:
    The Mill
    VFX Lead Flame:
    Iwan Zwarts
    VFX Supervisor:
    Iwan Zwarts
    VFX Supervisor:
    Adrian Hurley
    VFX Flame Artist:
    Keith Sullivan
    VFX Flame Artist:
    Melissa Graff
    VFX Flame Artist:
    Jeff Robins
    VFX CG Artists:
    Boris Ustaev
    VFX CG Artists:
    Naotaka Minami
    Producer:
    Charlotte Arnold
    Telecine Company:
    CO3
    Colorist:
    Tim Masick
    Mix Company:
    Heard City
    Mixer: Philip Loeb
    Sound Designer: Philip Loeb
    Producer: Gloria Pitagorsky
    Song: Allouette
    Artist: The Delta Rhythm Boys

  • Target “Be Yourself, Together” Print Ad

    Target “Be Yourself, Together” Print Ad

    Target's wedding gift registry print ad campaign normally wouldn't gather too much attention unless you are a bubbling bride to be and you really love shopping at Target, but a print ad featuring a gay couple that appeared on Targets wedding gift registry back in June is now spreading its wings and taking off online. Ah the power of the internet.

    Tagline:

    Be Yourself, Together.
    Build a target wedding gift registry as unique as the two of you.

  • VW Golf and Target - The Way Too Helpful Neighbor

    VW Golf and Target - The Way Too Helpful Neighbor

    VOLKSWAGEN TEAMS WITH FUNNY OR DIE TO TAKE THE 2015 GOLF ON A WILD SHOPPING SPREE
    The Vehicle Launch Kicks Off with Video Starring Childrens Hospital’s Rob Huebel
    Herndon, VA (September 10, 2014) – Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today announced a collaboration with Funny Or Die to support the market introduction of the all-new 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The platform provides the leaders in automotive and humor an opportunity to come together in celebration of exceptional products and lighthearted fun.

    The collaboration kicks off with “The Way Too Helpful Neighbor,” a hilarious video showcasing just how helpful a 2015 Volkswagen Golf can be. After the hero’s girlfriend springs a surprise visit from her parents on him, a way-too helpful neighbor takes the boyfriend on a shopping spree by driving a Golf through the aisles of a Target store that is truly a one-stop-shop. This comedic video highlights the versatility of the 2015 Golf and the modern, functional style of Target’s Room Essential home décor and storage products, all through the signature sense of humor that has made Funny Or Die the go-to place for laughs online.


    The video was shot in an actual Target store in Texas and stars Rob Huebel, a Funny Or Die regular and comedic actor in TV and film. Rob starred in Alexander Payne’s Oscar winning film THE DESCENDANTS, opposite George Clooney and is currently recurring on Jill Soloway’s Amazon upcoming series TRANSPARENT and FX’s popular comedy series THE LEAGUE. Rob is known for his amazing improv comedy skills and has brought his irreverent brand of humor to one of Volkswagen’s most highly-acclaimed models.

    “The incredible versatile Golf gives our creative team free reign to come up with wild ideas,” said Vinay Shahani, Vice President, Brand Marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Funny or Die is one of the most recognized and sought after brands in comedy today so we knew they would be the perfect partner to amplify Volkswagen’s unique sense of humor.”

    “This is our first time working with Volkswagen, and this was a very exciting opportunity for our team to partner with a brand known for some of the most interesting and innovative advertising campaigns of the last half-century," said Chris Bruss, VP of Branded Entertainment, Funny or Die.

    Funny Or Die.TBS viewers will get the full scoop on the new Volkswagen Golf when “The Way Too Helpful Neighbor” airs during CONAN and TBS movie breaks beginning September 11. Twenty-second sneak peeks of the branded comedy spot will also run adjacent to Big Bang Theory and TBS movies, driving fans to Funny Or Die for more. Volkswagen will have significant digital presence with promotional drivers across TeamCoco.com, TBS.com and funnyordie.com, as well as the TBS Big Bang Theory Sync App. Turner Broadcasting Ad Sales is the exclusive representative for advertising opportunities with Funny Or Die. The strategic partnership provides brands access to premium comedic content, while offering promotional scale with Turner’s portfolio of premium brands like TBS and Adult Swim.
    The creative concept for the content was developed in collaboration with Volkswagen's creative Agency of Record, Deutsch LA, and the media partnership with Turner was established by Mediacom, Volkswagen's media Agency of Record.

  • Pink "Try" From The Truth About Love for Target

    Pink "Try" From The Truth About Love for Target

    Pink rises into light above and sings Her song "Try" from her new CD The Truth About Love in a new commercial for Target. See the No Doubt ad One More Summer for Target here.

    Credits:
    Spot: Target "Pink"
    Production Company: MTh
    Director: Mathew Cullen
    DP: Shawn Kim
    Executive Producer: Javier Jimenez
    Producer: Rob Newman
    Post Production Company: Mirada
    Head of VFX and Animation: John Fragomeni
    Executive Producer: Patrick Nugent
    VFX Supervisor: Michael Shelton
    Creative Directors: Kaan Atilla, Francisco Ruiz Velasco
    Art Director: Daryn Wakasa
    Editors: Jeff Consiglio
    Post Producer: Leighton Greer
    Production Manager/HR Director: Tina Van Delden
    Production Coordinator: Derek Johnson
    Flame: Mark Renton (Pink), Michael Vaglienty
    Designers: Vlad Almonnord, Jaguar Lee, Erika Lee, Clara Moon, Jane Ro, Amy
    Wang, Jing Zheng
    Designer/Animators: Ivan Cruz, Evan di Leo, Frank Lin, Giancarlo Rondadi
    Generalists: Billy Maloney, Brandon Thomas, Jerry Weil
    Modeler: Christian Argueta
    Matte Painter: Thom McKay Price
    Lighters: Rommel Calderon, Nic Leach, Eric Pender

  • Target "Big Dog" Holiday Christmas Commercial

    Target "Big Dog" Holiday Christmas Commercial

    Target is out early with the Holiday Christmas commercials this year with the "Big Dog" ad. The spot starting airing last week and features the Target Bullseye mascot..."The holidays are coming and they're gonna be big" and much to early in the season to be airing Christmas ads but, Great Ads still likes the spot.

    The song and music is "Are you ready?" originally by Kate Miller-Heidke.
    Credits:
    Ad Agency: 72andSunny

  • Catwalks and A Carton of Eggs | Behind The Scenes Look At Targets Everyday Collection

    Catwalks and A Carton of Eggs | Behind The Scenes Look At Targets Everyday Collection

    Carolyn Sakstrup, Marketing Director, Target, takes us behind-the-scenes at the broadcast shoot of The Everyday Collection.

    Like the brand’s signature color, Target’s advertising is bold and brave—whether it’s a presence in New York’s Times Square, a pop-up shop, vertical fashion show or star-studded shoppable film. 2013 will be no different.

    The latest chapter in a long history of design and creative advertising, Target introduces “The Everyday Collection” campaign, which highlights groceries in an entirely new way. Beginning Jan. 6, the multi-faceted campaign unexpectedly and humorously fuses high style with food and other essential items like paper towels, laundry detergent and diapers.

    See all the spots here.

  • Jason Wu for Target Mischief TV Commercial

    Jason Wu for Target Mischief TV Commercial

    Watch the Jason Wu for Target collection come to life in this new ad for Target entitled "Mischief" that not only features the song "Battez-Vous" by Brigitte in the commercial but also the animated cat Milu.

    Credits:
    Ad Agency: Wieden + Kennedy New York

  • Prabal Gurung Target Commercial Is Love

    Prabal Gurung Target Commercial Is Love

    Target introduces Prabal Gurung with it's newest commercial featuring the song "She's Got Something" by Greg Holden and young couple in love, she is Olivia Thirlby and he is Chris Conroy.

  • Justin Timberlake Is A Big Tease In Target "Mic" Commercial

    Justin Timberlake Is A Big Tease In Target "Mic" Commercial

    JT teases his fans in a new spot for Target, the 20/20 Experience will be available February 19,2013.

  • Target "Can't Wait To Meet You" Canada TV Ads

    Target "Can't Wait To Meet You" Canada TV Ads

    Bullseye, Target's English Bull Terrier mascot sets off on a journey across Canada in a motorcycle sidecar meeting friends along the way in the chains "Can't Wait To Meet You" commercial.

  • Johannesburg Zoo’s Tweeting Honey Badger A World First

    Johannesburg Zoo’s Tweeting Honey Badger A World First

    Looking for an ingenious way to build their online presence, the Johannesburg Zoo has decided to hand over all their Social Media management to ‘someone’ who knows the zoo inside out. BG the Badger! The Johannesburg Zoo’s much-loved resident honey badger and the official JHB Zoo mascot.
    How is this even possible? Well, it’s largely due to BG’s new high-tech animal enclosure, cleverly devised by award-winning digital agency Hellocomputer, of the Draftfcb group. Creatives on the job include Candice Hellens (copywriter), Eras Gous (art-director) Moira-Gene Sephton Gous (art-director) and Rory MacRobert (copywriter), and the technology was implemented by tech wizard Tom van den Bon (at BinarySpace) along with Johan Pieterse, Nathan O' Gates and Ben Fourie of Hellocomputer.
    Selected because of his cheeky-yet-lovable personality, love of people and his very active nature, BG began tweeting on June 14 this year. You can follow him at @zootweetslive.
    The Technology: BG’s high-tech badger enclosure is rigged with wireless infrared motion sensors, which are divided into six zones. The animal-friendly sensors talk to a server that holds a database of hundreds of pre-written BG tweets. As BG moves from zone to zone, the motion sensors pick up on his location and automatically trigger tweets from his Twitter account, in real-time. The built-from-scratch coding ensures that all the tweets are relevant to what BG is doing at that moment e.g. if BG is at the front section of his enclosure he will trigger people-related tweets, when he is near the sides he will trigger neighbour-related tweets and so on.
    “The techno-wizards from Hellocomputer are thrilled by the project and the team at the JHB Zoo are amped to have turned BG into – in record time – what they believe is the world’s first LIVE tweeting zoo ‘spokesanimal’”, said Kerry Friend, executive creative director of Hellocomputer.
    “The Joburg Zoo does a wonderful job connecting with animal fans using many different traditional media, but it has steered away from the digital realm until now. Having acknowledged the many benefits of engaging with its target base using social media, it wanted an especially appealing way of doing so.”
    “Hellocomputer’s logic was that, since the thing that people really love about the Zoo is its animals, it makes sense for an animal to be their spokesperson”.
    “The job has fallen on BG’s shoulders right now but there are plenty of interesting candidates, ones who are on the extinction list and who could become ‘spokesanimals’ for their species as well. Who knows what the future will bring,” she said.
    “Critical to the zoo’s acceptance of the concept and the system is BG’s safety”, said Johannesburg Zoo’s Brand & Communications Manager, Letta Madlala.
    “While we were immediately enchanted by Hellocomputer’s innovative proposal to turn one of our most social animals into a social media spokesperson, we stressed that we could not put BG at risk at all”.
    “The system designed by Hellocomputer utilises wireless sensors, so there’s nothing for BG to chew on, choke on or entangle himself in. They are also small and unobtrusive, and have been attached at the highest points of the enclosure, while the base station and its solar power source, which are more difficult to ruggedise, have been placed outside the enclosure.
    “The sensors are also enclosed in hard-to-penetrate Perspex so, if BG does manage to get his claws on one – and let’s face it, honey badgers are resourceful and very strong creatures – he will not be able to penetrate it in the short term and it can be retrieved by zoo staff”.
    “While several of BG’s tweets will address his daily activities – such as his walks around the zoo (which he adorably takes on a lead), his mealtimes and playtimes, comments on his human visitors and animal neighbours and badger philosophies–he will obviously also be able to promote special events at the zoo and, when relevant, comment on current events”.

    “We are thrilled with the results and look forward to many of our supporters and the public engaging with BG on a regular basis,” she said. “He’s a very friendly badger, we’re sure he’ll be very popular on twitter.”
    While Hellocomputer has written several rules to govern BG’s tweets limiting the number of tweets a day and an hour or the number of tweets triggered from one station, its server will log BG’s exact movements as they trigger the sensors.
    Additionally, all this valuable data will be retained and made available to the zoo should it have a need to research or contribute to research being done on badger habit studies and/or studies on animals in captivity.
    “Not only does this system provide the Joburg Zoo with an exciting and totally apt way of communicating with its target audiences through social media, it has the potential to contribute to mankind’s understanding of animal behaviour and — by extrapolation — animal well-being in the future. We couldn’t be prouder,” concluded Kerry Friend.

  • Brooke Shields "Shut Up" La-Z Boy Commercials

    Brooke Shields "Shut Up" La-Z Boy Commercials

    To commemorate La-Z-Boy's 85th anniversary, the campaign includes a TV commercial promoting a national sales event. "We're excited about this promotional spot and feel it's the perfect time to invite customers to come see our collection of customizable home furnishings, including sofas, sectionals, ottomans and more," said Doug Collier, Chief Marketing Officer and President International at La-Z-Boy. "The anniversary commercial celebrates our 85-year history by having a little fun with Brooke and poking some fun at ourselves, while showing our beautiful and unexpected home furnishings."

    La-Z-Boy's agency of record, RPA, teamed with @radical.media Director Dave Meyers to create four TV commercials, a pair of online videos, four national print ads and other digital content.

    The first TV commercial, which started airing in early August, "Big Deal/Anniversary Sale," opens on Shields in the midst of an elegantly decorated living room, calmly discussing La-Z-Boy's 85th anniversary sale. "Eighty-five years, that's a really big deal," she says. "They don't need some loud ad that screams 'sale!'- just me telling you about the great deals on gorgeous furniture." Just then, horns trumpet, balloons drop from the ceiling and a nine-foot tall flashing sign lit up with "85th Anniversary Sale" slides across the set. "Guys, I thought we weren't doing this?" Shields asks with a confused yet playful and cheeky tone.

    "For a household name, Brooke maintains a down-to-earth, relatable persona that's genuinely approachable," said RPA CD Jules Fox. "The situational humor used in the campaign plays on Brooke's lighthearted personality and appeals to the sensibilities of our target audience."

    "Shut Up" introduces an incredulous neighbor who yells "Shut up!" and punches Shields every time she learns that a new piece of furniture came from La-Z-Boy, inspiring the spooked spokeswoman to begin replying to her inquiries via text message from a safe location. Late 2012, the TV campaign continues with "Elephant," which demonstrates the advantages of previewing purchases with La-Z-Boy's online customization tool and stars a life-sized computer-generated elephant, and later "Neighbor" will air featuring a binocular-wielding snoop who cannot fathom the beautiful living room is all made by La-Z-Boy.

    The TV commercials will run on more than 30 cable networks in the U.S. and Canada, including HGTV, Food Network, Lifetime, Oxygen and USA. Two online videos, a Q&A with Shields where the actress talks openly about working with La-Z-Boy and a flipbook, which rapidly cascades through La-Z-Boy-designed rooms, will live on http://www.la-z-boy.com/. Print will appear in a variety of publications such as "Better Homes & Gardens," "Country Living" and "Martha Stewart Living" and online units will run as pre-roll or banners.

    Credits:
    Client: La-Z-Boy
    Agency: RPA
    "Big Deal/Anniversary" first air date: 07/31/12
    "Shut Up" first air date: 08/21/12
    "Elephant" first air date: 11/13/12
    "Neighbor" first air date: 12/25/12
    EVP, ECD: Joe Baratelli
    SVP, GCD: Pat Mendelson
    CD/Art: Jules Fox
    CD/Copy: Alicia Dotter
    Agency Executive Producer: Gary Paticoff
    Agency Senior Producer: Selena Pizarro
    Agency Assistant Producer: Whitney Young
    Production Co: @radical.media
    Director: Dave Meyers
    DP: Joseph Yacoe
    Executive Producer: Jim Bouvet/Frank Scherma
    Line Producer: Scott Cunningham
    Production Designer: Tyndall Arrasmith
    Editorial Company: Spotwelders
    Editor: Paul Sabater
    Executive Producer: David Glean
    Telecine Company: CO3
    Telecine Artist: Stefan Sonnenfeld
    Telecine Executive Producer: Rhubie Jovanov
    Visual Effects Company: Baked FX
    VFX Supervisor: George A. Loucas
    VFX Producer: Jessie Mizrahi
    Title Design: Bl:nd
    Creative Directors: Erik Buth
    Executive Producer: David Kleinman

  • Coca-Cola | Move to the Beat of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

    Coca-Cola | Move to the Beat of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

    To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and your Future Flames, Coca-Cola brought the UK's hottest music artists to 66 nights of celebration around the UK.

    Take a look back at the most memorable moments of the relay, as we follow the Olympic Flame on its journey from Land's End, all around the country and back to London in preparation of the Finale in Hyde Park and the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Featuring Dizzee Rascal, Eliza Doolittle, Friendly Fires, The Wanted, You Me At Six, Emeli Sandé, Labrinth, Rizzle Kicks, The Wombats and Wretch 32. via: YouTube

    Also celebrating this Olympics Coca-Cola recently unveiled the "BeatBox" building, designed by architects Asif Khan and Pernilla Ohrstedt which will promote Coke's "Move To The Beat" ad campaign. The building was built with 230 bolsters that respond to touch with sound, the structure becomes one giant instrument.

    Mark Ronson's "Move to the Beat" anthem — which has sounds like the squeaking of sports shoes, heartbeats, or an arrow striking a target — is the centerpiece of the building: visitors that touch the structure at different parts will essentially be remixing the track. Visitors can also climb up the exterior, and upon reaching the roof, will see the view of Olympic Park. Within the structure are different light and sound installations as well, designed by Jason Bruges Studio in Hackney. via: creativity-online

  • Ceres Beer — Italian #ivoteanyway Campaign

    Ceres Beer — Italian #ivoteanyway Campaign

    Ceres is quite a strong beer and in Italy it is a brand for a young target audience. Politicians also aim for a young audience, but Italian youth consider them the most aged, corrupted and incapable in Europe.
    The challenge: Prove that the young Italians, even if they love a strong beer, are more responsible than those who represent them.
    The opportunity: Elections are getting close and everybody feels that the tables are going to turn. But an absurd bureaucratic obstacle stops thousands of Italians studying abroad from voting.
    The goal: Ceres Beer will bring the students' problem to the attention of everyone.The strategy: The young Italians abroad are the real heroes, and the will vote anyway.
    Execution: We organize symbolic elections in major European cities. Outcome: The cause of the students achieves unprecedented visibility across all media. Ceres gains invaluable awareness and becomes the most cited brand during the election weekend.
    Results: Thousands of students from 26 European cities joined the initiative. The protest achieved unprecedented visibility on all the national media: TV, newspapers magazines, radios, social media, news website and blogs. The operation opened a debate all around the country. #ivoteanyway became a tweet trend with more than 10.000 tweets in 10 days.
    For the brand: Brand search frequency on google: +470% in 10 days. Ceres was the most cited brand during the election week. People reached: 20 millions, one third of the italian population. Media investment: less than € 5,000.
    Credits:
    Advertising Agency: Bcube, Milan, Italy
    Executive Creative Director: Francesco Bozza
    Creative Director: Sergio Spaccavento, Andrea Stanich
    Creatives: Sergio Spaccavento, Andrea Stanch, Alessandro Sciarpelletti, Silvia Savoia
    Edit: Danilo Carlani, Alessio Dogana

  • Kenco - Coffee vs Gangs TV Advert

    Kenco - Coffee vs Gangs TV Advert

    Kenco’s TV ad about how we’re helping young people in Honduras stay out gangs by teaching them to become coffee farmers. UK coffee brand Kenco takes on the gang epidemic in Honduras with a cinematic new :60 cut by Whitehouse Post Editor John Smith via JWT London.

    Directed by RSA’s Johnny Hardstaff, the daring spot sheds light on a real social issue in Honduras, a country which reportedly has some of the world’s most dangerous slums. The spot is part of a new Kenco “Coffee vs Gangs” initiative that aims to target 20 young people in order to help them receive the education and training necessary to become coffee farmers.

    Creative Credits:
    Client: Mondelez International – Kenco
    Title: “Tattoos”

    Agency: JWT London
    Executive Creative Director: Russel Ramsey
    Creative Director: Jaspar Shelbourne
    Copywriter: Jess Oudot
    Art Director: Matt Leach
    Account Directors: Adrian Ash, Emma Howarth, Patrick Netherton, Angus Flockhart
    Account Planners: Neil Godber, Helen St. Quintin
    Producer: Carley Reynolds
    Assistant Producer: Lula Boardman

    Media Agency: PHD
    Account Planners: Sarah Nugent, Rebecca Stafford

    Production Company: RSA
    Director: Johnny Hardstaff
    Executive Producer: Annabel Ridley

    Editorial Company: Whitehouse Post
    Editor: John Smith
    Executive Producers: Lisa Kendrick, Bebe Evwaraye

    Post-production, VFX: Absolute

    Music: Eclectic
    Composers: Colin Smith, Simon Elms

    Sound Design: Greek Street Studios
    Sound Designer: Dan Weinberg
    via: Trust

  • Fitzroy Amsterdam "Giving it All" in new ad for Bank Knab

    Fitzroy Amsterdam "Giving it All" in new ad for Bank Knab

    After a successful and instrumentally approached campaign at the beginning of the year, online bank Knab launched a new integrated campaign.

    This campaign follows on from its predecessor by giving more substance to the “Bank in your Favour” as it reveals how Knab is helping its clients to get the most out of their money.
    “Our previous campaign was primarily focused on conversion and this contributed to a tripling of our customer base. This time we wanted the campaign to put Knab into context and highlight the fact that we are an online challenger,” says Leslie Hogeveen, marketer at Knab.

    “In addition to the requested content, we also looked for a way that visually supports Knab in its role as an online bank. We ultimately chose to portray the dynamic lifestyle of the target audience through their interaction with online devices and screens. There are three 40-second commercials, each one of them centred around one of the following Knab bank advantages: double the interest (on both current and savings accounts); a fixed monthly banking fee with no extra charges; and the online bank switching service,” Fitzroy’s Jur Baart explains. “With such a distinctive campaign, we can see it surpassing the success of the last one.”

    Creative Credits:
    Ad Agency: Fitzroy, Amsterdam

  • Rebel Chique Diamonds — F&%K Print Ad

    Rebel Chique Diamonds — F&%K Print Ad

    Rebel Chique are man-made diamonds by Royal Asscher and as explained by the Amsterdam ad blog: "This one doesn’t need much explanation. Combine the brand Rebel Chique with a diamond ring and you simply present the brand on your middle finger. Fuck! That’s smart. Rebel Chique is a Royal Asscher brand, representing man-made diamonds, which are diamonds that are artificially made – and thus conflict free. A brand for an entire new target group. Hence the rebellious name and ad. Created by Wolf, photography by Gerrit Schreurs."