Ad of the Week: Belief Is Everywhere
Rothco | Accenture Interactive has launched a new campaign for AIB called “Belief Is Everywhere’. The integrated campaign- led by a 60-second TVC directed by Academy’s Si&Ad- looks to recognise the hard work and belief the Irish public experience on the journey to getting a mortgage. The TVC opens on a dusky scene on the Irish coast. As the landscape...
Ad of the Week: Seize the Denny
The Lowdown: Henry Denny & Sons is a much-loved Irish brand, but over the last few years, this iconic brand had started to move into the background. After winning the account last year ROTHCO (part of the Accenture Interactive group) realised Henry Denny & Sons isn’t just iconic, it’s iconic on a monumental scale. After spending some time looking into the brand’s...
Ad of the Week: Hunky Dorys – McCannBlue
The Lowdown ‘Buffalo is how we roll’ is the brand new campaign from Largo Foods' crisp brand Hunky Dorys. A bold 40 second TV commercial launched the campaign featuring a magnificent wild beast: a buffalo, the Hunky Dorys brand icon. Plus eight intrepid women. On roller skates. A real buffalo, featuring for the first time in a campaign for the brand,...
Ad of the Week: 123.ie – Simple is Smarter
In January of 2018, the Insurance landscape in Ireland will be presented with a bold new message from 123.ie: Simple is Smarter. The new brand platform will launch with a TVC that looks at the frontlines of insurance-related stress, with a grey hair welcoming a new arrival on the scene and commiserating over their fate. The scenario is resolved with a simple statement:...
Ad of the Week: Bord Gáis Energy
Bord Gáis Energy has this week launched a new TV, radio and digital campaign, where new gas customers can avail of a 12-month 14% discount off their gas, plus a free boiler service. The ‘Boiler Stories – Holiday Spoiler’ advertisement, developed by Publicis, will run from this week until mid-April. The new advertisement takes a look at the impact of...
Ad of the Week: Disappointed Dad – Bord Gáis Energy Rewards – Publicis Dublin
The Lowdown: To promote its award-winning Rewards Club, Bord Gáis Energy has this week launched a new TV and print campaign, highlighting the benefits that over 260,000 members can receive, including the opportunity to get exclusive access to All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship tickets. The humorous 40-second TV ad features a father and his family watching a GAA match on the couch...
Ad of the Week: Smyths Toys ‘Outdoor Heroes’ by therefour
The Lowdown: When children play, there are no limits. When we allow them to imagine, anything is possible. When tasked with creating a commercial for a company selling outdoor play equipment, therefour, the Dublin-based creative consultancy, looked at the challenge from a child’s point of view. So for instance, seen through a child’s eyes, a trampoline is a way to reach...
Ad of the Week: Boys and Girls Launch New Campaign and Brand Identity for Three Mobile
Mobile phone operator Three Mobile has launched a major new rebrand and advertising campaign which will span TV, digital, OOH, radio, social and PR. The Make it Count campaign kicked off this week. “We’re delighted to unveil the work we’ve been doing on behalf of Three over the past number of months. It’s an evolution that moves the brand forward...
Ad of the Week: Guinness – Behind Every Great Town
The Lowdown: As the 2017 GAA All-Ireland Senior Championships enter the final stages, GUINNESS has launched its latest TV advertising campaign, 'Behind Every Great Town'. The captivating 30’’ film celebrates the everyday GAA volunteers, who willingly give their time in communities across Ireland all year round. The advertisement, which debuted on TV on 13th August across the Island of Ireland, features four...
Ad of the Week: Irish Heart Foundation
Cardiovascular disease is Ireland’s No. 1 but 80% of premature deaths are preventable. With this in mind the Irish Heart Foundataion has launched a new hard-hitting campaign called #ShowSomeHeart. The campaign was created by the award-winning Dublin creative agency Boys and Girls and asks people to “Show Some Heart” and offer support for those affected or impacted by cardiovascular disease. Empowering,...
