Created by Pereira O’Dell in collaboration with Andrew Strickman, realtor.com’s head of brand and chief creative, this “Home of Search” campaign for realtor.com includes a dozen TV spots directed by Stacy Wall of Imperial Woodpecker.
One of those ads is “You Want Privacy” in which we meet a man who wants neighbors–but not too close to him. He gets his wish as realtor.com has situated him on a home in the mountains where he can play music at a high volume to his heart’s content.
This and two other spots in the campaign debuted during last week’s season 2 premiere of Hulu’s hit show The Handmaid’s Tale. The campaign also rolls out on such networks as ABC, NBC, CBS, HGTV and Bravo.
CreditsClient realtor.com Agency Pereira O’Dell, New York Dave Arnold, executive creative director; Jake Dubs, Suz Keen, creative directors; David Mattera, copywriter; Perry Morton, art director; Tennille Teague, head of production, NY; Rhea Phipps, associate producer; Cory Berger, managing director; Tom Naughton, director of strategy; Kira Loretto, brand strategist. Production Imperial Woodpecker Stacy Wall, director; Doug Halbert, managing partner/exec producer; Kristin Porter, line producer. Editorial Arcade Edit Geoff Hounsell, Dave Anderson, editors; Jeff Lopus, assistant editor; Sila Soyer, exec producer; Gavin Carroll, producer; Tristian Wake, Flame artist; Mark Popham, Flame assistant. Color The Mill Fergus McCall, colorist. Audio Heard City Phil Loeb, Keith Reynaud, engineers. Music Song: “You Don’t Love Me”; Dawn Penn, artist. Music Supervision Squeak E. Clean Productions, Inc. Sound Design Barking Owl Morgan Johnson, designer; KC Dosset, producer.
The Best Work You May Never See: Ad Council, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, GSD&M, Director Andre Muir Show Us “The Bravest Thing”
As Suicide Prevention Month begins, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Ad Council teamed with agency GSD&M to roll out PSAs for their national campaign: “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” The initiative, which started in 2021, urges Veterans who are facing challenges to visit VA.gov/REACH, a comprehensive website that helps them access the many resources available.
The PSAs, including this one titled “The Bravest Thing,” were directed by Andre Muir of production house SMUGGLER. “The Bravest Thing” acknowledges that it can be hard for Veterans to reach out if they’re struggling--but in the eyes of their loved ones, seeking help is an act of bravery. By featuring Veterans alongside their friends and family, the film encourages Veterans to open up if they’re struggling and reminds everyone that they can play a role in supporting Veterans in their lives.
“When a Veteran is ready to reach out, VA is ready to provide services and support. One of the bravest things Veterans can do is ask for help,” said Dr. Matthew Miller, executive director, VA Office of Suicide Prevention. “These new messages are powerful and compassionate additions to the ‘Don’t Wait. Reach Out.’ campaign that features the voices of loved ones, underscoring the vital role that family and friends play in supporting Veterans. We all play a role in suicide prevention and this call to action engages community and connections, which are crucial in preventing Veteran suicide. Through this campaign, we can spread hope that Veterans, and all of us, can overcome crises and difficult life challenges.”
6,392 Veterans lost their lives to suicide in 2021, according to the latest data from the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.... Read More