A woman runs for her life as a town feels the onslaught of a cataclysmic extraterrestrial invasion. She spots refuge, a bunker in which townsfolk are nestled. A man motions to her to join them and she safely arrives, taken underground to a haven from the destruction above.
What a relief–until some of the food provisions are revealed, including jar upon jar of generic peanut butter. The woman then scurries away, back into the danger above–but it’s worth the risk, underscoring just how far a person might well go for the fresh-roasted peanut taste of Jif peanut butter.
Titled “Bunker,” this cinematic-style comedy commercial is part of “That Jif’ing Good” campaign directed by Wayne McClammy of production house Hungry Man for agency Publicis New York.
CreditsClient The J.M. Smucker Company/Jif Agency Publicis New York Andy Bird, chief creative officer; Erica Roberts, executive creative director; Alan Wilson, associate creative director, copy; Peter Defries, associate creative director, art; Jenny Read, EVP, director of integrated production; Lauren Schneidmuller, executive producer; Jordan Valdes, sr. producer; Zachary Collopy, designer. Production Hungry Man Wayne McClammy, director. Editorial Union Editorial Christjan Jordan, editor; Dani DuHadway, producer. Audio Post Harbor Picture Company, Santa Monica, Calif. Steve Perski, audio mixer. Music/Sound Design Beacon Street Studios, Venice, Calif. Andrew Feltenstein, John Nau, Danny Dunlap, composers; Leslie DiLullo, exec producer; Rommel Molina, sound designer.
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