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Agency: VCCP
Client: Cadbury
Date: Nov 2018
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Cadbury has released its Christmas campaign for 2018, celebrating the thoughtful and generous ritual of Secret Santa gifting across communities, workplaces and groups of friends.

The heartwarming ad, created by VCCP, aims to encourage the nation to become Secret Santas this Christmas and follow their generous instincts. The gift of Cadbury, the spot contends, is the perfect way to show appreciation to friends and loved ones during the festive season.

The ad moves through different Secret Santa scenarios, cutting between people of all walks of life, up and down the country. Each thoughtful Secret Santa hides under a Santa mask in an attempt to a remain a secret, delivering chocolate all in the name of giving 'just because'.

Benazir Barlet-Batada, brand equity lead for Cadbury, said: “Christmas is a magical time of year that brings out that generous instinct that we believe everyone has inside them.

"Cadbury chocolate has been synonymous with a thoughtful gift throughout the years, so aligning with the ritual of Secret Santa felt like the perfect pairing for our new Christmas advert. We hope our new campaign encourages the nation to follow their generous instinct and become a Secret Santa this Christmas.”

Credits

Project name: Secret Santa

Client: Cadbury

Creative agency: VCCP

Executive creative director: Darren Bailes

Creative director: Chris Birch and Jonny Parker

Art director: Phil Clarke

Copywriter: Rupert Jordan

Planner: Alana King

Business director: Matt Smith

Account director: Genevieve Hole

Account manager: Catherine Tilley

Media agency: Carat

Production company: Knucklehead

Director: Tony Barry

Producer: Sara Cummins

Agency producer: Simon Plant

Post production: Freefolk

Post prodcer: Cheryl Payne

Colourist: Duncan Russell @ Freefolk

Audio post production: Parv @ Wave

Music: Soho Music