We go about our daily lives without much thought to the history behind inventions large and small, from the ice cream scoop to modern-day democracy. The HISTORY Channel and creative agency/production company Valiant Pictures turn the seemingly every day on its head in a fun campaign where unsuspecting citizens meet the historical counterparts who made their lives what it is today.
In these repeatable vignettes, historical figures appear in modern settings as a comedic device to reveal History’s most intriguing true stories, hidden in plain sight. The campaign aims to target a younger audience–situating each spot in places the viewer may see themselves–with an approachable, modern and entertaining brand perception.
In this particular ad–directed by Vincent Lin and Danny Corey of Valiant Pictures–we meet a man at a backyard birthday party. It turns out he is Alfred L. Cralle, inventor of the ice cream scoop. We hear a bit of his story and end with the realization that “the rest is history.”
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Credits
Client HISTORY Tim Nolan, executive creative director; Matt Neary, brand lead; Mary Traina, creative director/writer; Kate Leonard, VP, marketing production; Sarah Walker, EP, marketing production. Production Valiant Pictures Vincent Lin, director/founding partner/EP; Danny Corey, director/DP; Matthew D’Amato, founding partner, EP; Adam Zimmer, EP; Jack Noone, producer; Nick Horton, production designer; Amanda Markoya, hair & makeup; Linette Del Monico. wardrobe. Editorial BANDIT Zeke O’Donnell, editor; Chris McNinch, assistant editor; Laura Relovsky, EP; Doris Boroje, post producer; Stephen Picano, colorist. Audio Post Mr. Bronx Eric Hoffman, mixer.
Wells Fargo has rolled out the new iteration of its partnership with Academy Award-winning actress and producer Reese Witherspoon, this time taking audiences to Paris, the City of Light.
Directed by Taika Waititi via production company Hungry Man and created in partnership with BBDO New York, this :30 captures Witherspoon discovering Paris through fresh eyes, thanks to the benefits of the Autograph Journey credit card. From exploring iconic landmarks to dining at charming local cafés, the spot celebrates the magic of experiencing a beloved destination in an entirely new way--an extension of the campaign’s core message about rediscovering travel.
This latest creative follows the London-based debut ad with Witherspoon that launched last fall and continues the campaign’s travel-led storytelling, using iconic global cities as backdrops to bring the credit card’s rewards to life.
Greg Ketchum, executive creative director, BBDO New York, said, “Reese represents something we all recognize--the way work can turn travel into a blur. You’re moving from one place to the next without really being in any of them. With the Autograph Journey Card, the idea is to shift that perspective. It gives her--and all of us--a reason to slow down, rediscover the moment, and experience a place like it’s the first time.”
