There is an entire population of overlooked Americans who live and breathe soccer every single week–Soccer Moms. And they not only care about soccer, they know a whole lot more than anyone gives them credit for.
Cable TV provider/multiple system operator Altice USA teamed with Y&R to launch this social series called Soccer Mom Goals, a digital show centered on World Cup analysis by the foremost soccer fans in America: Soccer Moms. And at a time where almost all soccer coverage is male, these Soccer Moms are a refreshing voice and perspective in the conversation. From the early rounds to the finals, this cast of moms is offering coverage, reactions, game analysis, and predictions to offer a new perspective as America follows the biggest sporting event in the world.
Evan Bernard of Hogarth directed the series, including this episode 2 installment.
Credits
Client Optimum/Altice Agency Y&R Leslie Sims, chief creative officer; Joao Coutinho, executive creative director; Kate Lummus, Felipe Pavani, creative directors; Joel Robert Johnson, Jesse Stanton, Miguel Durao, copywriters; Marcos Porrata, Santiago Lastra, Tyler Winston, art directors; Hevan Chan, Brigitta Martiana, graphics & animation. Production Middle Mile Greg Lotus, head of production; Barbara Resua, executive producer; Theresa Notartomaso, music producer; Farouk Ajakaiye, social strategist; Bediz Eker, strategy director. Production Company Hogarth Evan Bernard, director. Edit House/Animation Hogarth Bruce Ashley, editor. Casting Skitish Media.
Rappers Khuli Chana, Blxckie and 25K team up with Patriot Films director Sam Coleman, who is repped by Ridley Scott Associates (RSA) stateside, to celebrate the power of inspiration for KFC Streetwise and Ogilvy Johannesburg.
Every groundbreaking artist has a story, a moment of inspiration that drives their next wave of creativity. But this doesn’t happen in isolation--original needs to feed original. “There’s a wealth of creative energy bubbling up in the youth of South Africa,” said Coleman. “Everyone is out to try and make a dent in the creative landscape. Inspiration is everywhere you look and all a creative person needs is that spark to go to the next level.”
This 90-second spot features a stellar cast of South African artists riffing off each other, and while KFC Streetwise has long been a mainstay of the country’s youth culture, an authentic approach was critical. Ogilvy turned to Coleman whose experience includes fashion and street culture.
Notable South African creators who appear in the commercial film include Kind Kid toymaker Sanele Qwabe, “Nail Pimp” Nailed Ntswembu, the Island Gals skaters, fashion designer Ruberto Scholtz, visual director Rowan Sakarombe, custom car pimper Ofentse Mphatsoe and metal band Botswana Metalheads. The transitions from one innovator to another were important considerations for Coleman. He explained, “You’re really talking about a ripple effect and how one idea sparks another, so I wanted to create seamless uninterrupted progressions that would evoke that feeling of inspiration and flow.”
KFC’s chief marketing officer Grant Macpherson said, “From a brand perspective, I want to work with directors who have a strong, passionate point of view – someone who brings bold... Read More
