Creative Department: Featuring Dare, Proximity Germany, The Red Brick Road and more
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Dare: Ryanair 'History'
Brand: Ryanair
Title(s): History
Agency: Dare
Agency website: http://www.thisisdare.com
Creative Partner: Brian Cooper
Creative Director: Nathan White, Ben Daly
Executive Partner: Toby Horry
Additional Credits: Business Lead: Josh Harris
Account Director: Massimo Fiori
Account Director: Freya Page
Planner: Nathan Rogers
Production Good Egg
Director: Bugsy
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: Dare have created a new TV ad for Ryanair to celebrate Ryanair’s 30th birthday and promote the brand’s ‘Always Getting Better’ customer experience improvement programme. There is a 40” version for online use and 30” for TV in the UK and Ireland.
The film light-heartedly looks at the differences between the world in 1985, the year that Ryanair launched, to the world of 2015. For example, in 1985 Ryanair had only one route, from London Gatwick to Waterford in Ireland. Today, it operates over 1,600 routes, connecting 190 destinations in 30 countries.
Accompanied by the famous 80s anthem 'Take on me' by A-ha, the spot humorously shows the continuous improvement that Ryanair has made to suit the modern traveller.
Adam&EveDDB: Google 'Explore Loch Ness with Google Maps'
Brand: Google
Title(s): Explore Loch Ness with Google Maps
Agency: Adam&EveDDB
Agency website: http://www.adamandeveddb.com/
Chief Creative Officer: Ben Priest
Executive Creative Director: Ben Tollett, Richard Brim
Creative Director: Paul Knott, Tim Vance, Google Creative Lab
Additional Credits: Planner: Will Grundy
Account Management: Alex Hesz and Sam Brown
TV Producer: Ben Sharpe and Jordan Cross
Production Company: Sonny
Director: Nick Rutter
Editor: Gary Forrester
Edit House: Marshall Street Editors
Soundtrack name and composer: “The Search” by Brendan Woithe
Post-production: The Mill
Audio post-production: Clang @ Marshall Street
Published: April 2014
Short Rationale: Alex Hesz, Director of Digital at adam&eveDDB, said: "A huge part of Google’s mission is to help make mysterious places more accessible to everyone, and there’s no more emotive, exciting example of that than revealing what’s beneath the waters of Loch Ness.
"This is a place of enduring mystery and profound beauty, and we were lucky enough to accompany Google’s underwater capture team on a truly extraordinary task. We think that the campaign really captures the scale of that undertaking, the beauty of the place, and the reasons why Loch Ness has retained such a sense of mystery and intrigue for so many, for so long. The fact that everyone can now explore it for themselves is hugely exciting.”
Robot Food: Neon Penguin 'Branding and packaging'
Brand: Neon Penguin
Title(s): Branding and packaging
Agency: Robot Food
Agency website: http://www.robot-food.com/
Creative Director: Simon Forster
Art Director: Martin Widdowfield
Photographer: Mike Johns
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: Cocktails and great ice cream are a sure fire way to make any occasion feel special but due to alcohol’s low freezing point it’s almost impossible to combine the two. That was, however, until cocktail ice cream pioneer, Martin Vincent, perfected his recipe and formulated a range of boozy after dinner delights. Vincent enlisted the help of renowned branding and packaging agency Robot Food, to come up with a brand and packaging design that was worthy of the products he’d worked tirelessly to bring to fruition.
Robot Food developed the brand name ‘Neon Penguin’ to add credibility and fun to the luxurious product offering. Bold, classic cocktail favourites and bright, exciting colours pair together to form a brand with huge standout that perfectly suits the adult nature of the product.
Neon tube lighting is often associated with seedy clubs and late night takeaways, but Robot Food’s considered application of colour and style across all four flavours breaks this stereotype. The contrasting effects of a dark coloured background with vibrant, punchy colours and indulgent product photography further amplify the exciting cocktail flavours and bring the brand to the forefront.
The result is an identity that expertly fuses indulgent dessert cues, with a tongue in cheek playfulness that’s right on brand. Proof that dessert at home doesn’t
Wieden+Kennedy London: Lurpak 'Freestyle'
Brand: Lurpak
Title(s): Freestyle
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy London
Agency website: http://wklondon.com/
Executive Creative Director: Tony Davidson, Iain Tait
Creative Director: Sam Heath, Kim Papworth
Creatives: Gustavo Kopit, Barnaby Blackburn
Additional Credits: Agency Executive Producer: Danielle Stewart
Group Account Director: Rachel Parker
Account Director: Hannah Gourevitch, Katja Giannella
Account Executive: Stephanie Brooks
Head of Planning: Beth Bentley
Planner: Jennifer Lewis, Theo IzzardBrown
TV Producers: Gemma Knight, Sahar Bluck
Creative Producer: Rebecca Herbert
Production Company: MJZ
Director: Juan Cabral
Production Company Producer: Stephen Johnson
Director of Photography: Anthony Dodd Mantle
Editorial Company: Work Post
Editor: Neil Smith
Post Executive Producer: Julian Marshall
VFX Company: MPC
VFX Producer: Anandi Peiris
Music+Sound Company: Soundtree
Composers: Peter Raeburn, Ben Castle, Luis Almau
Sound Designer: Parv Thind
Producer: Jay James, Soundtree
Mix Company: Wave Studios
Mixer: Parv Thind
Producer: Rebecca Boswell, Wave Studios
Creatives: Sam Heath, Gustavo Kopit, Barnaby Blackburn
Designer: Bruce Usher
Creative Producer: Rebecca Herbert
Creative Researcher: Laura Barker
Photographer: Gustav Almestal
Agent: Lund Lund
Food Stylist: Kate Giovanni
Director of Relations: Marta Bobic
Published: April 2015
Proximity Germany: Panasonic 'Highs and Lows'
Brand: Panasonic
Title(s): Highs and Lows
Agency: Proximity Germany
Agency website: http://www.bbdo.de/de/home.html
Chief Creative Officer: Wolfgang Schneider
Creative Managing Director: Darren Richardson, Sebastian Hardieck, Kristoffer Heilemann
Creative Director: Fabiano Oliveira
Art Director: Fabian Pensel, Nicoletta Kiermaszek
Copywriter: Ramon Scheffer
Additional Credits: General Manager: Dirk Bittermann
Group Account Director: Rita Schumacher
Account Manager: Sebastian Rupp
Advertiser’s Supervisor: Saskia Alessa Meschke
Production Company: ORT, Dusseldorf
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: The print ad campaign “Highs and Lows” by Proximity Germany shows this insight in honor of three great artists (Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson and Britney Spears) in music history and at the same time offers the technology to make every high and low audible: The headphones Panasonic RP HD-10 with 50mm high-resolution transducer provides voluminous lows and extraordinary highs. The result is an acoustic-related design that expresses the brands love for good music and great sound.
The visuals deliver both, a catchy look and a connection to the world of sound and acoustic. The result is an energetic, powerful looking sound wave that works on two levels and communicates the product benefit as well as the bigger story behind every image and tributes three great artists in music history. Since the Panasonic RP HD-10 are high class headphones for true music lovers.
Adam&EveDDB: Halifax 'Charlie'
Brand: Halifax
Title(s): Charlie
Agency: Adam&EveDDB
Agency website: http://www.adamandeveddb.com/
Executive Creative Director: Ben Tollett, Richard Brim
Art Director: David Mackersey
Copywriter: Jonathan John
Additional Credits: Producer: Jack Bayley
Business Director: Charlotte Wolfenden
Account Manager: Alex Attfield
Planner: Michelle Gilson/John Blight
Media agency: MEC
Media planner: Chris Hoon
Production company: Sonny
Director: Guy Manwaring
Editor: Mark Edinoff
Soundtrack name and composer: Out Of This World by Terry Delvine-King
Post-production: Finish
Audio post-production: 750mph
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: The new spot introduces us to Charlie, a little five year old boy in a great big world, who absolutely loves all the extra that life has to offer him, from an extra big painting to extra bubbles and extra ketchup, from morning to bedtime. Full of fun, curiosity and boundless enthusiasm, he’s the little hero of the family. This new ad announces the fact that Halifax are an award winning children’s account provider in a year when Halifax are giving extra to families through extra value and by making banking extra easy. So for children like Charlie who love extra, the Halifax is definitely the bank they’d choose.
Embrace: Gain Theory 'Brand Identity'
Brand: Gain Theory
Title(s): Brand Identity
Agency: Embrace
Agency website: http://www.thisisembrace.com
Creative Director: Andrew Paterson
Design Director: James Holland
Designer: Clarke Cribb
Digital designer: Karl Goldstraw
Web Development: Luigi Mannoni
Account Management: Sara Rodrigo
Artworker: Ed Roberts
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: Embrace has just completed a brand new identity for Gain Theory. Gain Theory is part of huge worldwide WPP company. The core idea was based on the concept of a five sided portal to 'see into the future', which is reflected in the 'i' in Gain Theory and communicated from a brand identity and strategy to website, launch video and experiential.
The Red Brick Road: Up&Go 'Aussies Suck'
Brand: Up&Go
Title(s): Aussies Suck
Agency: The Red Brick Road
Agency website: http://www.theredbrickroad.com
Creative Director: Richard Megson, Matt Davis
Creative: James Tyler, Libby Middlehurst
Additional Credits: Senior Account Manager: Lou Jakeman
Agency Planner: Ben Mitchell
Agency Producer: Savana Jones-Middleton
Production Company: FilmGraphics
Director: Ariel Martin
Production Manager: Sassica Donohoo
Producer: Anna Fawcett
Director of Photography: Matt Stewart
Editor: Charles Ivory/Colin Sumsion
Post-production: Big Buoy
Grade: Smoke & Mirrors
Audio post-production: Scott Little at Smoke & Mirrors
Media Agency: The Village Communications
Media Planner: Kat Adams
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: The edgy new campaign, titled Aussies Suck, features envy inducing Aussies that suck the breakfast drink each morning. The London based agency created the concept from the product truth that it is sucked from a straw and is the number one breakfast product for Aussies enabling them to be fit, healthy and aspirational.
The campaign is targeted at teens and twenty-somethings and comprises of advertising, experiential, digital and social, to help drive brand awareness and sales of the breakfast drink.
thjnk Berlin: Audi 'The Coup'
Brand: Audi
Title(s): The Coup
Agency: thjnk Berlin
Agency website: http://www.thjnk.de/
Director: Paul WS Anderson
Commercials Producer to Mr Anderson: John D Brocklehurst
Executive Producer: Boris Schepker (Markenfilm Berlin)
Producer: Anna Schmidt (Markenfilm Berlin) & Sarah Crompton
BTS Producer: Dave Birchall
DOP: Vern Nobles Jr
Editor: Bled Bijupi
Additional Credits: Music: Felt London
Post Production: UNIT Post Production
Grade: Simon Astbury
Nuke Lead: Stirling Archibald
Nuke: Scott Simmonds
CG Lead: Martin Allan
CG Team: Will Davies & Chris Lumsdale
Audio: Chris Southwell
Design: Lloyd Francis
Smoke: Tom Moreland
Post Producer: Ross Culligan
Executive Post Producer: Kevin Docherty
Published: April 2015
Short rationale: Paul WS Anderson has recently completed shooting the latest offering from The Vorsprung Durch Technik team at Audi.
In collaboration with thjnk Berlin, the co-production between The Mob Film Company LTD and Markenfilm Berlin have delivered Audi 'The Coup', a full-blown Hollywood blockbuster heist movie captured in 60 seconds, directed by Paul WS Anderson (Resident Evil, Pompeii).
A car transporter fully loaded with the latest Audi S Line models is hijacked by hi-tech thieves, abseiling from helicopters to secure the car transporter to a Chinook helicopter that carries the entire payload through the city skyline. A few near misses along the highway and a SWAT team find the luxury cars in an aircraft hangar thanks to the Audi S Lines’ on board tracking system.
The live action stunts and helicopter shots were all overseen in Johannesburg by UNIT’s VFX supervisors Martin Allan and Stirling Archibald. Full CG models of the Audi cars were built from supplied CAD models. UNIT also created two full CG helicopter models to match those on set and a fully rigged car transporter. The team only had one green screen day from the 4-day shoot to capture all the elements required to make this 60-second thriller.
The grade was a challenge as the aim was to move away from the warm glow of South African sunshine and give it a European city feel; the oranges and reds were transformed into a cool looking grade set by UNIT colourist Simon Astbury, Paul WS Anderson, Creative Matthias Walter and Creative Director Stefan Schulte, both of thjnk Berlin.
Lead Nuke Stirling Archibald and Scott Simmonds worked on the rig removal from the stunt days and composited all the CG elements delivered from UNIT’s 3D team led by Martin Allan. UNIT started the CG modelling in November 2014 in order to deliver a teaser in January for the Berlinale Film Festival (sponsored by Audi) and the final film in March 2015.
One of UNIT’s senior audio team Chris Southwell was given creative freedom to create a cinematic trailer feel, sound designing and mixing around the epic music composed by Felt.
Ross Culligan post produced the project with Executive Producer John Brocklehurst of The Mob and Producer Anna Schmidt of Markenfilm.
SugarCreative: Cardigan Castle 'Brand Rejuvenation'
Brand: Cardigan Castle
Title(s): Brand Rejuvenation
Agency: SugarCreative Studio, Cardiff, UK
Agency Website: http://www.sugarcs.com
Creative Director: Dan Clemo
Designers: Graham Sanders, David Griffiths
Additional Credits: Website Design: Graham Sanders
Website Development: Jason Veal
Published: 2015
Short Rationale: SugarCreative were commissioned to rejuvenate Cardigan Castle's historic brand, instilling a fresh new sense of pride within the local community. The brief requested a new logo, website, email newsletters and brand identity guidelines.
The approach was to immerse ourselves within Cardigan Castle's historic brand which provides an overall solution which is effective, memorable and creative.
The agency redesigned the outdated brand identity using a variety of techniques—friendly tone of voice, flat colours, improved typography and a photoshoot. We also developed a set of brand identity guidelines to retain future consistency.
Its solution was to use responsive technology which provides an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices (desktop to mobile). http://bit.ly/cardigancastle
JWT London: Shell V Power 'Stay Ahead'
Brand: Shell V Power
Title(s): Stay Ahead
Agency: J. Walter Thompson London
Agency website: http://jwt.co.uk/
Executive Creative Director: Russell Ramsey
Creative Director: Jason Berry
Additional Credits: Senior TV Producer: Ben Catford
Planners (creative agency): Shekhar Deshpande and Ross Nicolson
Global Director in Charge: Merry Scott-Jones
Board Account Director: Jenny Shaw-Sweet
Account Director: Stephen Doyle
Senior Account Manager: Lynsey Houston
Account Executives: Grace Buck/ Jonah Werth
Project Manager: Graham Bagwell
Media agency: Mediacom
Media planner: Ritu Lakhanpal, Jonathon Ebsworth and Arjen Leemburg
Director: Carl Erik Rinsch
Production Company: MJZ, London
Editor: Cut and Run, Ben McCambridge
Sound: Sam Ashwell 750mph
Post Production: Framestore
Producer: Alex Fitzgerald
VFX Supervisor: Russell Dodgson
VFX Supervisor: Rob Harrington
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: The Hollywood-blockbuster-style film shows a shape-shifting creature (representing engine gunk and corrosion) pursuing a car fueled with Shell V-Power Nitro+. As the drama builds, the car constantly out-performs the amorphous creature, staying ahead by evading its relentless attack at every step.
In Cinemas across the UK from Thursday (April 23) at the same time as the new highly anticipated blockbuster Avengers II, ‘Age of Ultron’ movie is released.
The campaign, developed by J. Walter Thompson London, is designed to shake up the car-fuel category, convey the excitement of driving with Shell V Power Nitro+ and generate a visceral response to the dangers that can hold back an engine from delivering at its optimum performance.
It is informed by an understanding of premium fuel buyers - their emotional bond with their car, the importance of their driving experience and their eagerness to care for their engine and therefore maintain its performance.
BJL: Ronseal 'Ronseal apology'
Brand: Ronseal
Title(s): Ronseal apology
Advertising Agency: BJL
Agency website: http://www.bjl.co.uk
Art Director: Richard Pearson
Copywriter: Karl Stones
Group Account Director: Helen Worsey
Account Manager: Ed Vaughan-Hughes
Campaign Manager: Tarryn Farnworth
Director: David Schofield
Producer: Dave Birchall
Director Of Photography: Aidy Peckitt
Production Company: Mob Films
Post-Production: Bark & Bite
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: Ronseal’s world famous strapline ‘Does Exactly What It Says On The Tin', has been scrutinised across social networks recently, because in the 21 years since their line was launched, their products now don't always come in a 'tin'. So it’s time to drop it. And instead, live up to the honesty of the line and start doing exactly what we say. Our adverts feature an apology from the marketing director, on behalf of everyone at Ronseal, to explain the previous lack of absolute honesty and the reasons behind the changes.
BBH London: Skip 'Skip Dance'
Brand: Skip
Title(s): Skip Dance
Agency: BBH London
Agency Website: http://www.bartleboglehegarty.com/london/
Creative Director: Carl Broadhurst, Peter Reid
Creative Team: Simon Pearse, Emmanuel Saint M’Leux
Additional Credits: Strategist: Sarah Rabia
Strategy Director: Kirsty Saddler, Heather Alderson
Business Lead: Paisley Wright
Team Manager: Fiona Barnett, Piers Raffo
Team Executive: Meredith Bratton, Kate Frewin-Clarke
Film Credits
Producer: Chris Watling & Vaia Ikonomou
Production Company: Blink Productions
Director: Luis Cerveró
Executive Producer: Anna Ryabtsun
Producer: Sam Levene
DoP: Alexis Zabé
VFX Supervisor: Peter Hodsman
Post Production: The Mill
Editor/Editing House: Sam Sneade / Speade Editors
Sound: String and Tins
Music Company: Big Sync
Music: ‘Tightrope (The Solo Version) by Janelle Monáe
Choreography: Tuixén Benet
Styling: Shirley Kurata and Giorgia Tramontano
Interactive Credits
Interactive Producer: Kate Sutherland
Developer: Tomasz Szarzynski
Interactive Production Company: BBH Build
Interactive Designer: Daniel Diggle
Designer: James Townsend
UX Director: Matt Bertocchi
Published: Skip, the Unilever owned premium detergent, has launched an ambitious interactive ‘music video’ shot by Luis Cerveró, the acclaimed director renowned for his inventive and entertaining music videos such as Pharrell Williams’ ‘Marilyn Monroe’.
‘Dance’ paves the way for a new premium category of laundry detergent aimed at women who love their clothes. The campaign is rooted in the idea that Skip shares this love of clothes, which is supported by the product’s game-changing credentials. A premium detergent that goes beyond cleaning, Skip keeps your wardrobe in perfect condition. Skip’s latest technology even removes bobbles, to keep clothes looking new and smooth for longer.
Set to the soundtrack of Janelle Monáe’s ‘Tightrope (The Solo Version)’, the 2 minute film celebrates women’s wardrobes and features a group of dancers performing a tightly choreographed routine. When viewing the film online it becomes a completely interactive experience, as the audience are invited to instantly change the dancers’ outfits with just one click. Expert tips for caring for each garment are seamlessly integrated throughout.
See the interactive version here: www.youtube.com/SkipSouthAfrica
Rees Bradley Hepburn: Church End Brewery 'Thirst past the post'
Brand: Church End Brewery
Title(s): Thirst past the post
Agency: Rees Bradley Hepburn
Agency website: http://www.rbh.co.uk/
Creative Director: Mike Kalin
Deputy Creative Director: Sweta Pathak
Designer: Stephanie Davis
Copywriter: Ross Seabury
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: Rees Bradley Hepburn has been working with Church End Brewery for 20 years and as they’ve concocted ever more inventive brews the creative team at RBH has come up with imaginative new ways to promote them.
Their latest concept taps into election fever using a visual representation of 10 Downing Street in the form of a pint of ale and the strapline ‘A winning brew that’s always worth downing’. RBH developed the ‘Thirst Past The Post’ campaign to promote a limited edition specialty brew for the upcoming general election. The creative will be used on posters, POS and social media.
Leo Burnett Milan: Samsung 'eMotion Project'
Brand: Samsung
Title: eMotion Project
Agency: Leo Burnett, Milan, Italy
Agency Website: http://www.leoburnett.it/
Executive Creative Directors: Francesco Bozza, Alessandro Antonini
Creative Director: Christopher Jones
Copywriter: Nicoletta Zanterino
Art Director: Alessandro Polia
Creatives: Alice Jasmine Crippa, Federica Rebuzzini
Additional Credits: Social Media Manager: Raffaella Ramondetti
Project Manager: Andrea Castiglioni
Managing Director: Niccolò Arletti
Account Director: Viktoria Ovtcharenko
Account Manager: Federica Giacomotti
Producer: Isabella Guazzone
Director: Claudio Gallinella
Production House: Bedeschi Film
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale (optional): The aim of eMotion Project is to help hospitalized children to face recovery in a whole new way, bringing the light-heartedness typical of childhood back into their lives.
With the collaboration of Samsung Italia, the potential of Samsung Gear VR has been put at the disposal of the pediatric department of Santa Maria Goretti hospital in Latina, to offer little patients an unforgettable visit to 'Movieland', near Lake Garda.
The experience proved to be a valuable way of providing genuine emotional support, turning around not only the mood of the little patients, but also their whole approach to recovery.
Philip Simpson Design: National Museum of the Royal Navy 'Gallipoli Exhibition'
Brand: National Museum of the Royal Navy
Title(s): Gallipoli Exhibition
Agency: Philip Simpson Design
Agency website: http://www.philipsimpson.eu
Creative Director: Philip Simpson
Published: April 2015
Short Rationale: Philip Simpson Design has created a bold and immersive setting for an exploration of the fictions and facts surrounding one of World War I’s most infamous Allied defeats. Gallipoli: Myth and Memory has opened at the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) in Portsmouth, just in time for the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, on April 25, 2015; it is the only UK exhibition to focus exclusively on Gallipoli.
Full height environmental graphics throughout the space create a strong, unified presentation filled with monochrome images and text blocks placed at jagged, precipitous angles. This graphic treatment was inspired by the ‘dazzle’ camouflage used on one of the key surviving ships, HMS M33 (it was devised by the Royal Navy to mask the shape, scale and even direction of their vessels). It also chimes with the controversy over the campaign’s management and conception, as well as the rugged, hugely problematic terrain of the Gallipoli peninsula on which the Allied troops landed and which the Turks successfully defended from the hilltops, killing or wounding 200,000 of the troops drawn from Australia, New Zealand, Britain and France, and causing their eventual withdrawal eight months later.
A deep red is the base colour for the graphic panels, with four themed zones highlighted in different hues: for example, deep blue flags up the naval campaign, green is used for the landing and brown to convey the fact that all soldiers buried there are sons under the same soil. To clarify the realities of the campaign, many personal items have been loaned or drawn from the NMRN’s newly amalgamated museums’ collection, including letters from soldiers on the ground to their loved ones and between Churchill and his naval commanders.
The atmosphere and narrative charge created by the artefacts and graphic treatment are set against the simple, timber pillars and floor of this historic gallery within the NMRN’s dockside buildings; it features occasional transparent glass floor tiles which reveal the ancient ships’ timbers that lie beneath the contemporary floor.