For another series of holiday films from See’s Candies. This year we unearthed a promise of theirs that’s been around since they started (a hundred plus years) and is still VERY relevant today: Quality Without Compromise With such high quality comes equally high stakes, so we riffed on how high stakes affect the production of…
Read More
I recently worked with Marlon Brando. Well, his voice. I wrote and directed this DC Universe brand anthem, based on Brando’s monologue in Richard Donner’s first Superman movie. In it, Jor-El (Superman’s father) guides Kal-El (Superman’s Kryptonian name) through the entire universe. I used the same speech to guide users through DC Universe in this…
Read More
Now that we’ve explained what DC Universe actually is, the next phase of the campaign is to let fans and potential members know what’s in it for them. In a series of short films we tied real fans to experiences on the platform. Starting with a full collection of DC Universe RTBs. And continuing…
Read More
We just pulled off a massive feat with our friends at DC. A two and a half hour livestream, bringing DC Universe to life via clips, guests and competitions. All reflective of what the experience will be on the new platform. Fan engagement across social was at an all time high during the broadcast and…
Read More
You get a universe. And you get a universe. And you get a universe. Our campaign for DC’s new streaming-and-much-more platform, DC Universe, launched today. Built around the idea that fans can personalize the entire experience and inhabit their very own version of the DC Universe, we tapped into a host of DC superfans’…
Read More
Guy Ritchie’s retelling of the legend of King Arthur needed an iconic look. Arthur is part king, all gangster. For the final image, we went with a bruised, battered image of Arthur, seemingly rising from the streets, licked with gold foil type. Other designs we explored played off those same themes in different ways. …
Read More
WB asked us to create an “adults only” marketing strategy and campaign that would clearly communicate that CHiPs was a raunchy comedy in the vein of “American Pie” and “Porky’s.” So that’s exactly what we did. We developed poster lines and social posts, among other activations. But my favorite was an experiential idea for…
Read More
This week we’re launching a huge, pan-regional campaign to promote Jose Cuervo’s new creative strategy in Europe and South America. We’re championing the Instigators. The leaders of the pack, the lovable mischief-makers that can turn any situation into a night worth remembering. The one’s who are always asking “Who’s In?” The campaign kicks off with…
Read More
For the past year I’ve been part of a team of consultants from around the world, helping Air New Zealand to redefine their global brand. Through a huge variety of different brainstorms, briefs, workshops and exercises, we’ve covered every facet of the brand, from how they look to how they talk to how they act…
Read More
I’ve just launched a new mobile web app which allows parents and kids to identify where the best areas are for trick or treating. As a newcomer to Los Angeles, I’d noticed communities can seem pretty spread out and a little daunting to navigate. Twick or Tweat, developed in partnership with friends at Kluge, uses markers on top…
Read More