Best Ads of the Week: Vanish’s £1m spot for autism and BA distorts passports
There are also two more ads from Heinz this week. One that shows a new red tattoo ink for dedicated fans like Ed Sheeran and another take on the ‘Ketchup Fraud’ campaign.
Vanish’s £1m Channel 4 diversity in ad campaign / Havas
Every week, The Drum picks the top global campaigns from our creativity section.
This week, Tom Hooper directed Vanish’s £1m Channel 4 diversity in advertising campaign, British Airways distorted passport pictures in a play on speedy boarding and Ben Affleck is mistaken for Matt Damon in a funny Dunkin’ spot.
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Vanish: Me, My Autism and I by Havas London
Garment care brand Vanish unveiled its Channel 4 Diversity in Advertising Award campaign last week. The ad takes viewers through a day in the life of a 15-year-old autistic girl named Ash and how she navigates home and family life wearing her favorite black hoodie.
British Airways: A British Original by Uncommon
British Airways Cityflyer has manipulated passport pictures to illustrate the speed of getting through security at London City Airport.
Dunkin': Tim For a Dunkin' Run by Artists Equity
After making his debut alongside his wife Jennifer Lopez for the brand during the Super Bowl, Ben Affleck is once again lending his comedic touch to a Dunkin' spot.
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Heinz: Is That Heinz? by Wunderman Thompson Turkey
Last week, Canada’s Rethink agency released a print campaign that pointed a finger at eateries that cheap out and fill up empty bottles of Heinz Ketchup with other sauces. In response, Wunderman Thompson Turkey has devised a solution and it all lies in the label.
Heinz: Tattoo Ink by Soko
Following the news that colored tattoo ink faces growing restrictions and bans in certain countries, Heinz developed a red pigment through a partnership with manufacturers Electric Ink.
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Jersey Mike’s: Coolest Thing by Highdive
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Bumble and Gymshark: For Dates That Workout
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Honda: The Beautiful Fail by DDB Paris
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Eos: Unmanhandle Your Face by Mischief @ No Fixed Address
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