Tag: Campaign

Singapore – CLEAR, the male shampoo brand by Unilever, has teamed up with MullenLowe Singapore to unveil its newest mystery-themed campaign, starring two prominent football superstars as detectives cracking the case of hair woes.

In the humorous and lighthearted campaign film, Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland takes on the role of a detective, unravelling the mystery of elusive white flakes left behind by their victims. Along the way, he uncovers a multitude of men grappling with hair concerns, their confidence challenged by a cunning crime boss who maliciously switches shampoos. 

The storyline extends to Rio de Janeiro, where a parallel white-flake dilemma unfolds, culminating in the introduction of Brazilian football star Vinicius JR as the new face of CLEAR Men.

Developed by MullenLowe Singapore, the film draws on contemporary audiences’ love for crime dramas on streaming platforms, cleverly employing familiar television tropes to resonate with viewers and present the issue of dandruff in a relatable manner. 

CLEAR’s brand film anchors a comprehensive 360-degree campaign incorporating digital and in-store activations. It was launched innovatively, foregoing traditional TV commercials in favour of cinematic trailers through strategic media buys. Additionally, TikTok-inspired content serves as a primary vehicle for ongoing engagement with audiences.

Ahead of UEFA’s EURO 2024, CLEAR’s latest brand campaign showcases its newest ambassadors, football stars Erling Haaland and Vinicius JR. The choice of Erling Haaland and Vinicius JR as new ambassadors for the brand continues a tradition of CLEAR Men using celebrity endorsements for its brand communications. 

While the new campaign maintains CLEAR’s connection with elite football players, the film represents a notable shift in CLEAR’s communication strategy. Departing from the traditional portrayal of ambassadors as hyper-masculine figures exuding bravado, the film embraces a humorous and light-hearted tone that offers a more humanistic and inclusive depiction, likely appealing to a broader audience.

Elsharkawy Mohamed, global brand VP for CLEAR Men, said, “Both Erling Haaland and Vini Jr. have been making waves globally with their legendary football feats, each milestone in their careers a testament to their unwavering excellence. This spirit perfectly aligns with what CLEAR Men stands for as a brand—to be inspiring, pioneering, and always pushing boundaries with what we do. Through this partnership, we are excited to spotlight Haaland’s winning spirit and charisma, as well as Vini Junior’s impeccable style and unshakeable confidence.” 

Meanwhile, Subarna Prabhakar, global business director at MullenLowe Singapore, said, “The new take of this CLEAR campaign, which styles its new football superstar ambassadors as detectives instead of portraying them as typically excelling on the football pitch, aims to connect with new generations of consumers who are content-savvy and hungry for impactful storytelling. We are also delighted to launch Clear’s partnerships with Erling Haaland and Vinicius JR in a far more digital and non-traditional way, which we hope will create a lot of buzz and get people thinking differently about the issues of men’s dandruff that Clear has been tackling for decades.”

Also speaking on the campaign, Erling Haaland shared, “I am excited to kick off this new campaign with CLEAR Men! It was a fun challenge to step into a character role, and I hope people find it entertaining. It’s a perfect partnership! I’ve had tonnes of hairstyles, and CLEAR Men works great because it is made for men’s scalp and hair, so I don’t have to worry about dandruff, grease, or itchiness.”

Vini Jr. added, “I am thrilled to be a part of this brand partnership, proudly representing and celebrating my Brazilian roots. And what better way to do it than by working with the world’s number one men’s shampoo?”

Singapore – Homegrown financial services company Singlife today launches its latest 360 ‘Dream’ campaign, which emphasises its role in helping Singaporeans achieve financial freedom.

It launches with a brand film, the third starring Mediacorp artiste and Singlife brand ambassador Pierre Png, which builds on the story of its 2023 campaign, ‘The Dream’.

Singlife’s 2024 Dream campaign continues to play on the local expression “Caaaaan!” to encourage consumers to dream big, and plan so they can achieve their goals in life, no matter how big or small.

Kicking off the campaign is a light-hearted film titled ‘The Dream: Eco Home’, following the story of a couple who dream of building an eco-home, reflecting an increasing focus on a sustainable, zero-waste future for all.

Unfazed by their ambitious aspiration, the couple’s financial adviser assures them that their eco-dream can become a reality. Singlife brand ambassador, Pierre Png, makes his appearance as the couple’s helpful ‘dream’ neighbour.

The film campaign will be rolled out over the coming weeks through an integrated, multi- channel communications strategy, encompassing TV, digital, social and out-of-home advertising (OOH).

Complementing the campaign film is an immersive digital portal called ‘The Dream Cube’, which consumers can take part in and envision their own financial freedom dream. The digital and interactive online portal leverages generative Al to give consumers a glimpse of their own financial freedom dream.

Talking about the campaign, Debra Soon, head of brand, communications, marketing and experience at Singlife, said, “We want to empower Singaporeans and partner them on their journey to achieve financial freedom. By showing them their dream, we hope it will inspire them and remind them that with proper planning, the dream can become a reality. Singlife is here to be the partner of choice for achieving their goals, no matter how big or small.”

Singapore – The Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) has launched an integrated campaign that shows a basic truth: workplace discrimination exists and must not be tolerated. It is up to everyone to eradicate workplace discrimination by changing their mindsets and seeing people for their potential.

A film that explores the applicability of prejudice in the workplace and in society at large is part of the “Update Our Mindset” initiative. The film refutes this idea by showing prejudice in the workplace in a variety of contexts and forms, and it advises viewers to change their perspectives in order to overcome their prejudices.

The mnemonic, which was inspired by the “update” image for software upgrades, stands for the necessity of changing attitudes in order to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. This catchphrase can be seen in a variety of contexts, including social media, lift lobbies, brand films, and out-of-home (OOH) advertisements.

Speaking about the campaign, Lorraine Audrey Paul, assistant director, marketing communications, TAFEP, said, “Workplace discrimination really impacts our morale and productivity, but I believe we can change that. Let’s start by addressing our biases, updating our mindsets, and start seeing each other for our merits. We began with the campaign ‘Know It to End It,’ this follow-up campaign will continue to build on that foundation.”

Meanwhile, Tay Guan Hin, creative chairman, BBDO Singapore, stated, “We wanted to create something memorable that resonates with Singaporeans. Addressing a sensitive topic, we strategically used the “update” icon to encourage employees and employers to read more about workplace discrimination and take action on their part.”

Singapore – To celebrate the Global International MSME Day for 2024, digital payment and financial services provider Ant International has shared its support towards almost 100 million Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide through its businesses and programs as well as its global campaign.

Through these efforts, Ant International reinforces its commitments towards MSME digitalisation and inclusion through the expansion of its services as well as new programs for skills development with industry partners.

In its ‘Embrace the power of small” campaign, Ant International features three business owners and their journeys of digitalisation namely, Cholthicha Joyyangsuk (Numwan) from Thailand who sells desserts on her tuktuk, Lem Cheong from The Hainan Story, Singapore who was inspired by his grandma’s rich heritage and flavourful recipes, and Lewis Ames from Wrimes Cosmetics, UK who started with neon face paint and pivoting to pet care during the pandemic.

These stories then will be featured on out-of-home billboards, starting in Europe, in time for the UEFA EURO 2024, of which Ant International is the Official Payment Partner, and rolled out to other global markets, and also on TV and social media.

In terms of Ant International’s other efforts, Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payments and marketing solutions operated by Ant International, announced an expansion of its global acceptance. As of June 2024, Alipay+ is accepted by over 90 million merchants in over 66 markets, enabling many small businesses to efficiently connect with global mobile-first consumers.

This initiative from Alipay+ is then supplemented further by digital payment solutions providers Antom and Worldfirst, empowering more SMEs with international payment solutions.

Additionally, ANEXT Bank, a digital wholesale bank incorporated in Singapore, recently celebrated its second anniversary, with two times year-on-year increase in its customer base, of which 69% are micro businesses. To further support regional MSMEs, the bank has introduced its second batch of ‘SME Friends of ANEXT’ with forward-thinking small and growing businesses to co-create the “digital bank of tomorrow”.

In Indonesia, Ant International and DANA will launch the second edition of ‘SisBerdaya’, an initiative that provides female micro entrepreneurs training, mentoring, and educational programs in business management and digital skills. Started in 2023, the first edition drew more than 2700 applicants, with 180 participants undergoing a one-month training, and grants awarded to 30 entrepreneurs.

Lastly, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, ‘10×1000 Tech for Inclusion’ is an open learning platform to help future digital leaders develop more skills to drive greater impact within their communities. As of 2023, with the support of 40+ global strategic partners, more than 6,000 individual talents from 100+ countries and regions completed the 10×1000 learning programs, of which 90% are from developing markets and 60% work in MSMEs.

Talking about these initiatives, Douglas Feagin, president of Ant International, said, At Ant International, we firmly believe in the power of small and that small businesses can make a big impact. Fintech innovations today unlock new possibilities for small businesses to dream boldly and compete globally.”

“Together with our partners, we want to ensure that every business and every person will have access to the knowledge, network, and digital tools to help them achieve their goals,” he added.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Luxury mattress brand Sealy has engaged communications and storytelling agency GO Communications, to design and execute a comprehensive digital and social media campaign to bolster the brand’s awareness in Malaysia, while building a robust and engaged local following.

The campaign will elevate and reinforce Sealy’s premium positioning and promote the tagline “Sleep First Class” across various digital platforms. The tagline serves as a central theme, communicating the luxurious and life-enhancing benefits of Sealy’s high-quality products and “Posturepedic” technology to a wide audience.

With strategic content, the campaign will educate consumers while driving brand engagement through a series of online and offline initiatives, including influencer engagement and roadshows.

Furthermore, the campaign also aims to increase footfall and sales at Sealy’s offline stores with targeted promotions and interactive in-store experiences, while boosting Sealy’s digital and online store presence by attracting new users, generating inquiries, and capturing sales leads via strategic digital advertising and social media enhancements.

Speaking on the appointment, Peter de Kretser, CEO of GO Communications, said, “We are thrilled to promote Sealy’s superior sleep solutions to Malaysia, ensuring that every customer experiences the luxury and comfort they deserve. We pride ourselves on our ability to craft compelling and impactful narratives that resonate with audiences on a deeper level. This campaign will allow us to leverage our digital and social media experience to enhance Sealy’s brand presence and connect with the market in meaningful ways. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this campaign will have on Sealy’s growth and customer engagement.”

Meanwhile, Derek Yeoh, country manager for Sealy in Malaysia, commented, “Sealy has always been at the forefront of sleep innovation and through this campaign with GO Communications, we aim to educate consumers about the importance of quality sleep and how our products can positively, impact their unique lifestyles, enabling them to take charge of their day, every day, with first-class sleep.”

“With their results-oriented approach and innovative strategies, GO Communications has a track record of delivering creative and impactful campaigns. We are confident that this collaboration will not only enhance our brand’s visibility but also underscore our commitment to improving the well-being of our target audience throughout the country,” he added.

Seoul, South Korea – LG Electronics has launched a global social media challenge to amplify its brand promise of ‘Life’s Good’ by encouraging customers worldwide to create and share moments of everyday optimism on their social media feeds.

Running across TikTok and Instagram, the challenge encourages participants to foster a more positive environment on their social media feeds by posting optimistic moments and selfies featuring the “finger heart” gesture – a popular symbol among K-pop idols created by forming a mini heart with the index finger and thumb – using the hashtags #Lifesgood and #Optimismyourfeed.

The social media challenge is part of LG’s ‘Optimism your feed’ campaign and follows the launch last month of LG’s Optimism your feed playlist – a collection of original content that, when interacted with, will pull more optimistic content into your feed.

Created in collaboration with global influencers known for their positive impact, the playlist offers users the opportunity to experience more uplifting and encouraging posts. Within just three weeks of its release on TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms, the playlist has garnered over 1.2 billion views. It has resonated with viewers worldwide, prompting comments about their eagerness to participate and positively influence their algorithms.

Spreading the campaign’s message of optimism to employees as well as the outside world, LG has also launched an offline campaign event called ‘Optimism your day,’ which will run till early July. Continuing from last year, a truck adorned with the company’s ‘Life’s Good’ brand slogan is scheduled to tour Korea whilst featuring a large LED display playing the campaign videos and showcasing positivity slogans shared by LG employees worldwide.

Talking about the campaign, Kim Hyo-eun, vice president and head of the brand management division at LG, said, “LG is committed to delivering on its promise of ‘Life’s Good. This social media challenge aims to uncover and share what ‘Life’s Good’ means to our customers. We believe there is real power in approaching life with an optimistic attitude, and our Optimism your feed campaign’s social media challenge is all about embracing the opportunity to inspire more positive activities in the virtual and real world.”

Meanwhile, Willam Cho, CEO of LG, commented,  “We are all brand ambassadors of LG. If each of us starts brightening our surroundings one step at a time, I believe LG will one day become a company that truly radiates positivity, helping to create better lives and a better world.”

Hong Kong – AIA Group Limited has announced the launch of its new brand campaign platform, ‘Rethink Healthy.’ The campaign intends to challenge misconceptions and narrow images of health in Asia, arguing for new definitions of health that would inspire more people to live healthier lives. 

‘Rethink Healthy’ advocates for a more inclusive, pertinent, and doable approach to wellbeing that is more sustainable and inclusive for people in Asia. This campaign is part of the AIA One Billion initiative of AIA Group Limited, which aims to empower one billion people to live better, longer lives by 2030. 

The anthemic video ‘Rethink Healthy’ challenges how social media influences how we portray health in its introduction. It will be bolstered by staff involvement initiatives, community activities, and marketing campaigns spanning multiple Asian regions.

The anthemic video tries to extend viewpoints by showing health as a mix of physical, mental, financial, and environmental well-being, rather than relying primarily on physical appearance as a health indicator. It aims to revolutionise the way healthy lifestyles are spoken and portrayed, emphasising that each person can embark on their own unique road to health and wellness. 

The video broadens the concept of activities, opportunities, and choices that promote overall health and wellness. It also redefines how exercise and healthy eating can benefit health, proving that every small step matters and that increasing confidence leads to progressively significant actions and benefits. 

The formation of the campaign was prompted by a regional wellness report ordered by AIA, which revealed that a large number of Asian consumers felt that maintaining good health was too hard and unachievable. Important research findings showed that even though most respondents wish to get healthier, 80% don’t think they are healthy right now. Consequently, 57% of individuals polled said they were unable to modify anything to make their health better. 

People throughout Asia are overwhelmed by the frequent, restricted portrayals of ideal health and fitness habits. Furthermore, 63% of respondents feel that exercise must be intense and prolonged to be healthy, discouraging many people from becoming more physically active. The majority of people polled feel that little activities cannot promote physical health, despite research showing the importance of tiny steps taken repeatedly to develop habits.

Speaking about the campaign, Stuart A. Spencer, AIA group chief marketing officer, said, “Our reality today is that Asia is getting wealthier but not healthier. The prevalence of lifestyle diseases is rapidly accelerating despite people wanting to improve their health. The research is very clear, consumers need and want help. AIA’s ‘Rethink Healthy’ campaign is a direct response to this urgent need by reframing the journey to health and wellness to be more inclusive. We need to change how we portray healthy lifestyles and make clear that this is specific to every individual, and help people take their own unique journey towards health and wellness. Every market in Asia is immensely diverse, however the discussion around health is often one-dimensional.” 

He added, “We are on a mission to change attitudes, mindsets, behaviours and debunk preconceived notions of what healthy means for every individual. Through this campaign we will engage many more people in Asia to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives and accelerate progress towards our AIA One Billion goal.”

Australia – Ancestry, a family history company, has announced its partnership with Ampol State of Origin 2024 through an initiative titled “Discover Your Origin.” Said collaboration is a strategic push to which Ancestry not only dives into the deep roots of Australian rugby league players this season but also highlights its slate of DNA product offerings. 

The ad, developed in collaboration with partner agency DEPT®, ties DNA testing to the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) fan base and highlights its potential. Ancestry seeks to reveal the origins of the athletes’ DNA, along with some traits, by means of captivating social media content and exclusive access to talent, such as State of Origin players Ben Hunt and Tom Trbojevic. This will be demonstrated through material, demonstrating how ancestral discovery can speak to any kind of audience and encourage viewers to go out and explore on their own. 

The idea originated with Michel Gondry’s music videos for acts like Daft Punk and The White Stripes, which feature backward-moving time sequences that give his films an otherworldly and enthralling feel. AI-enhanced images, such as an 80s-style lounge space where the past and present collide, are used in the ad. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) was used by DEPT® and Ancestry to improve production efficiency. In addition to giving frames more dimension, AI made voice-over recording easier by producing a variety of options that guaranteed a flawless alignment between sounds, images, and brand identity. 

The ad is currently running and will be promoted on all platforms, including social media, TV, and VOD. Publicis Sport & Entertainment oversaw the collaboration, with DEPT® Australia handling creative creation and Spark Foundry Australia handling media strategy.

James Walmsley, head of marketing Australia and New Zealand at Ancestry, said, “DEPT really took on the challenge of embracing heritage but powering it with innovation. The use of AI to create the imagery and voice-over in this campaign was a great example of how to use this technology in a way that enhances creativity. We couldn’t be more happy with the collaboration with DEPT and their innovative spirit.” 

Meanwhile, Brad Stevens, executive creative director at DEPT®, said, “What I love about DEPT® is our constant pursuit of new ways to solve our clients’ problems. With this particular brief, we were lucky to have an ambitious client willing to embrace technology to tackle the challenge: connecting the past to the future, and doing it in a very short turnaround.” 

United Kingdom – Bentley Motors has launched a new global brand campaign titled “How Do You Bentley?” The ad invites “Gen B” to discover and interact with the world of Bentley. This generation, which transcends time, colour, and gender, is Bentley’s target demographic. 

Storyteller Anders Hallberg is the director of “How Do You Bentley?”, a movie produced by IPG-X. It envisions a number of windows into the Bentley universe, each emphasising the interests of the intended audiences and recognizing the brand’s long-standing position in various fields. 

The film delves deeply into several aspects, such as the music featured in the Bentley Record Room, the design features found in Bentley Home, and Bentley Extraordinary Journeys. Through genuine, unusual, and elevated methods, the numerous transitions explore a balance of polarities unique to the brand, blending luxury with performance, well-being with power, and modernity with tradition. 

It consists of both current and potential clients, brand enthusiasts, and coworkers who are driven to question the status quo, push the bounds of luxury, and examine the future. 

Speaking about the campaign, Steven de Ploey, global marketing director, said, “This brand campaign will be instrumental in positioning Bentley as the undisputed leader in luxury and performance, highlighting all aspects of the Bentley business, well beyond automotive. The campaign will also create an even more distinct and desirable profile for the brand, appealing to both new, as well as existing target audiences, by tapping into their key passion points.” 

Meanwhile, Nick Cooper, global executive creative director at IPG-X, said, “Our campaign line, ‘How do you Bentley?’ enables the brand to lead the conversation about what luxury lifestyle looks like, using a shared mindset to communicate with both an existing and growth audience. Director, Anders Hallberg’s experience in understanding the luxury lifestyle world enabled us to dial in to the audience passion points, as much as the cars, to create a compelling and authentic narrative that embodied the brand. This campaign will be at the forefront of driving the brand beyond purely automotive and towards a luxury lifestyle proposition.”

India – Milton, a home and kitchenware brand, has collaborated with Posterscope to produce an imaginative and vivid campaign titled ‘Milton Liya Kya?’. The campaign is intended to raise awareness of the brand’s bottle and tiffin collection, which is available in over 75 colours and styles with a unique twist. 

Milton provided the goods for every parent’s taste and need through the campaign, which was managed by Posterscope, an out-of-home (OOH) specialist agency from Dentsu India. This campaign acted as a reminder to encourage purchases as the summer holidays drew to an end. 

The campaign used digital out-of-home (DOOH) and traditional out-of-home (DOOH) media in key cities. It showed kids getting excited about their new school supplies, inspiring them to embrace school necessities wholeheartedly. 

Milton’s findings led to a heavy emphasis on South and West India as important prospective markets for the campaign. The goal of this geographic region’s focus was to increase impact and reach in areas with significant demand potential. The media environment in these markets helped the brand succeed by giving it the chance to reach a wide audience by combining traditional billboards, DOOH, and metro advertising. 

The agency used innovative features, including cut-out installations at eight strategic points and sequential lighting, to draw attention even more. The inner train logo and Metro wraps improved the campaign’s visual appeal and memorability. Posterscope demonstrated its innovative and agile abilities by managing the conception and implementation of these improvements in just 3–4 days. 

Speaking about the campaign, Imtiyaz Vilatra, managing director at Posterscope India, said, “We are proud to have partnered with Milton to bring this impactful campaign to life. With our in-house creative and strategic planning aid, we have been able to reach millions and reinforce Milton’s position as a leading brand in the homeware industry.”