In a new spot of Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), STORY Director Jeff France explores one of the most vexing problems of modern business travel: what to bring home for the kids. Conceived by Seattle agency Possible, the ad promotes IHG’s Travel Rewards program.
Waiting for their mom to return from a business trip, two girls speculate about the goodies she’s bringing. “Act excited,” heaves one. The reason for their lack of enthusiasm rests on a nearby table: a collection of corny knickknacks. These remnants of past trips express their own curiosity over the new arrival. “What’s it going to be this time?” chirps a ceramic T-Rex.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED to access this page.
Already registered?
LOGIN
Don't have an account?
REGISTER
Registration is FREE and FAST.
The limited access duration has come to an end. (Access was allowed until: 2017-02-01)
SPW Credits
Agency: Possible, Seattle. Chelsea Sweetin, Agency Producer; Rob Mapes, Account Director; Aylin Koker, Project Manager; Jon Dietrich, Creative Director; Adam Strom, Associate Creative Director; Jennifer Yeend Senior, Copywriter.
Production: Story. Jeff France, Director; Merilee Newman, Producer; Mark Androw and Cliff Grant, Executive Producers.
Editorial: KVL Editorial. Kelly Vander Linda, Editor
Tecovas’ latest brand spot, “True West,” is a fever dream seen through the eyes of a young kid peering out the window of a train. As he watches the shifting landscapes, characters, and passions of the West roll by, our young hero imagines himself in it. It reminds us that being brave isn’t about being different, it’s about being yourself. Beyond the cattle drives and rodeos, the West is also art, music, diners, neon signs, roadside motels, and endless exploration. Narrated by the legendary Texas singer, songwriter, and visual artist Terry Allen, “True West” appeals to the universal, untamed place inside all of us that urges us to pull up our bootstraps and follow our hearts. Tapping into its appreciation for the journey and a love for the expansive beauty of the American West, Editorial Board is honored to provide editorial and finish to help bring the evocative film, exquisitely directed by Scott Ballew, to life.