In this campaign from Wieden+Kennedy New York, Delta Air Lines is moving past just enticing consumers with the amazing parts of the destination. Instead “Home,” Delta Air Lines’ first brand campaign of 2024, leans into the Delta level comfort of travel with the focus on the trip back home.
At the center of the campaign is this film depicting a group of friends coming back from a bachelorette party to a grandmother returning home after visiting her grandkids. Directed by Mark Molloy of SMUGGLER, the spot shows how Delta Air Lines provides an on-board experience that makes you comfortable on all your trips even if you only want to be at one place… home.
Sean McLaughlin, group creative director at W+K New York, said, “When it comes to airlines, it’s not always easy to talk about service. What I love about this work is that it shows how part of great service is thinking beyond just bringing you a great meal, it’s bringing you to a great truth about why you might be flying in the first place. It’s about knowing where a passenger’s head is at, appreciating it, and then living up to those expectations.”
CreditsClient Delta Air Lines Agency Wieden+Kennedy NY Marques Gartrell, Brandon Henderson, chief creative officers; Sean McLaughlin, group creative director; Nik Reed, creative director; Marc Duran, Jessica Ghersi, associate creative directors; Bowook Yoon, art director; Ray Ali, Sara Carr, copywriters, Nick Setounski, head of production; Cheryl Warbrook, executive producer; Rodrigo Nino, producer; Kareem Adeniran, jr. producer; Jasmine Sarbaz, art sr. producer. Production Company SMUGGLER Mark Molloy, director; Brian Carmody, Patrick Milling-Smith, Sue Yeon Ahn, exec producers; Jenni Haberstock, producer; Nicole Holloway, production supervisor; Chris Mandato, commercial coordinator; Marc Kelly, first AD; Robbie Ryan, DP; Pili Weber, production designer; Michelle Martini, stylist. Casting Beth Melsky Casting Beth Melsky Editorial Cabin Editing Company Carla Luffe, editor; Adam Becht, exec producer; Astrid Cedeno Franco, Natalia De Jesus, cutting assistants; Lisa Barnable, head of production; Zack Herpy, sr. producer; Noelle Lucien, associate producer. Social Finishing CabinFX John Kowalchuk, 2D animator. VFX Preymaker Angus Kneale, Verity Kneale, Melanie Wickham, heads; Luis Martin, exec producer; Ija Ochoa, Michelle Cevallos, producers; Ruben Vandebroek, Tobey Lindback, Paris Hall, Zhenya Vladi, Gigi Ng, Ed Lopez, Simon Holden, Kieran Walsh, Shannon Lee, Kristof Monori, Byron Tofas, Kelley Harris, Nicholas Taylor, Nicholas Young, Ben Weaver, Samantha Wood, Edward Grad, VFX. Audio Post Sonic Union Fernando Ascani, sound designer & mix engineer; Quinton Carr-Goodwin, assistant engineer; Patrick Sullivan, head of production; Music Company, Original Music Walker Sara Matarazzo, managing director; Stephanie Pigott, exec producer; Danielle Soury, sr. 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