Cadbury and VCCP London have teamed to create “distracted” ads, including this one titled “Mum,” with the source of the distraction being the newly created Cadbury Dairy Milk &More bar–which comes in two flavors, Nutty Praline Crisp and Caramel Nut Crunch.
The idea behind the campaign is to celebrate the bar’s depth by showcasing the distracting power of the &More bar’s fillings, proudly celebrating that “there’s a lot to take in.”
In this spot a woman has locked herself out of the house in the pouring rain. She yells for her mom to let her in–but there’s no response. She calls “mum” on the phone–no answer. The daughter finally goes around to the back of the house, and looks inside through the window to find mom transfixed on the filling in a Caramel Nut Crunch bar.
Tom Speers of production house SMUGGLER directed both commercials in the campaign, including “Mum.”
CreditsClient Cadbury Agency VCCP London Chris Birch, Jonny Parker, executive creative directors; Laura Muse, creative director; Haley Koehn, Louise Organ, sr. creative team; Ali Augur, head of art; David Vass, sr. agency producer; Adam Edwards, design director; Charl Sherry, designer. Production Company SMUGGLER Tom Speers, director; Fergus Brown, managing director; Lucy Kelly, exec producer; Claire Jones, producer; Nick Morris, DP; Adam Evans, production manager; James Sharpe, 1st AD; Lucie Red, production designer; Terry Palamara, art director; Rupert Bowkett, location manager; Michelle May, wardrobe stylist; Eve Coles, hair & makeup stylist. Editorial The Assembly Rooms Eve Ashwell, Edward Cooper, editors; Phoebe Armstrong Beaver, sr. edit producer. Postproduction Black Kite Tom Mangham, colorist; Phil Whalley, post producer; Mark Stannard, VFX lead. Audio Post 750mph Sam Ashwell, sound designer & engineer; Olivia Ray, head of production; Aishah Amodu, sr. audio producer. Food Photography Aaron Tilley, food photographer.
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