Ads of the Week: Bombay Sapphire taps Baz Luhrmann and EastEnders highlights climate change
There’s also a debut TV ad from Coat Paints and a menopause campaign starring Rod Stewart and Jo Brand.
Bombay Sapphire brought in Baz Luhrmann as creative director / Bombay Sapphire
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This week, Bombay Sapphire brought in Baz Luhrmann as creative director on its latest campaign, EastEnders’ end credits were edited to highlight climate change and Very was once again the first UK retailer to launch a Christmas ad.
Bombay Sapphire: Saw This, Made This by AMV BBDO
Bombay Sapphire issued a call to arms with its new campaign, inviting people to tap into the inspiration that exists all around them.
Eastenders: End Credits by BBC Creative
British soap lovers might have noticed a change to the EastEnders closing credits on October 12. As the camera panned out, rather than the map of London’s East End that viewers are familiar with, there was a more chaotic scene highlighting climate change.
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Very: Gifts For All Your Christmases by Grey London
Very was the first UK brand to release its festive campaign again this year – thankfully, the film plays up to the earliness.
Coat Paints: This Is The Paint by Hearts & Minds
Coat Paints launched its debut TV ad to introduce the nation to its brand platform, ‘This is the Paint.’
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Menopause Mandate: It’s Beyond a Joke by Dark Horses
Jo Brand, Davina McCall, Lisa Snowdon, Gina Bellman, Lavina Mehta, Jackie Adedeji, Mariella Frostrup, TikTok sensation Hayley Morris and even Rod Stewart all featured in this campaign for Menopause Mandate.
Bumble: Find That Feeling by 72andSunny Amsterdam
Dating app Bumble released a campaign that highlights the rush of excitement that happens when chatting with someone new.
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Archer Roose: Into the Metaverse by Colossus
Archer Roose Wines poked fun at the metaverse in its latest ad, which features actor Elizabeth Banks.
Ocean Spray: Power Your Holidays by Orchard Creative
The canned cranberry condiment goes from side dish to spotlight in this festive spot.
Ikea: Dining Table by Wunderman Thompson China
As China continues its zero-Covid strategy and its citizens face constant lockdowns, Ikea has created a video to help raise spirits.
Argos: Make Yourself, At Home by Ogilvy UK
Argos is battling against gray furnishings with a campaign that encouraged shoppers to look beyond interior design trends and embrace their personalities when redecorating their homes.
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