Frank Todaro of Moxie Pictures directed this spot in which Radio Shack pokes fun at itself. A Radio Shack employee gets a phone message which in essence says that the 1980s called and they want their store back. Iconic 1980s' characters then storm the store and pull everything out–with the spot's promise being that a new contemporary Radio Shack store is coming so check it out.
CreditsClient Radio Shack. Agency GSD&M, Austin. Marianne Malina, president; Jay Russell, executive creative director; Scott Brewer, group creative director/art director; Tom Hamling, creative director/copywriter; Ryan Carroll, group creative director/copywriter; Tim Egar, creative director/art director; Bill Wine, executive producer; Alison Wagner, Flo Babbitt, producers; Klaudia Flanigin, strategy director; Ryan Gallagher, project manager; Jennifer Kennedy; senior integrated business affairs manager. Production Company Moxie Pictures, bicoastal. Frank Todaro, director; Jimi Whitaker, DP; Karol Zeno, executive producer; Laura Heflin, producer; Susie Carlson, wardrobe assistant. Shot on location in Los Angeles. Editorial Cut + Run LA. Jay Nelson, editor; Christopher Kasper, assistant editor; Michelle Eskin, managing director; Carr Schilling, executive producer; Cristina Matracia, producer. VFX/Finishing Cut + Run. David Parker, creative director; Shauna Prescott, Flame artist; Jorge Tanaka, Flame assistant; Liz Lydecker, VFX producer. CG Characters Brewster Parsons, Venice, Calif. Darcy Parsons, Sybil McCarthy, executive producers; TJ Burke, head of CG; Mat Stevens, lead CG. Post Company 3, Los Angeles. Stefan Sonnenfeld, colorist. Graphics The Mill+, New York. Audio LIME Studios, Santa Monica. Rohan Young, Loren Silber, mixers.
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