Dayton/Faris (the duo of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris) of production house Bob Industries directed this AT&T spot, titled “Present,” which introduces us to a family, including a girl who is seemingly always on her smartphone. This holiday tale from BBDO Atlanta and New York encourages people to disconnect from their digital world to enjoy this season which is time meant to be spent with family and friends. A voiceover relates, “This season give the present of being present.”
Titled “Present,” this :60 and :30 cut-down version launches today on YT and will run for two days only (Dec 24 – 25) on broadcast and AT&T’s social channels. AT&T’s mobility advertising TV media will all only run “Present” during this time to ensure that their holiday message is the only one shared in everyone’s home this holiday season.
Credits
​Client AT&T Agency BBDO Atlanta and New York David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide; Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, NY; Matt MacDonald, executive creative director; Stephen McMennamy, Alex Russell, sr. creative directors; Chris Miller, Bryan Lee, associate creative directors; Dave Rolfe, director of integrated production; Julie Collins, group executive producer; Cheryl Gackstetter, executive producer; Melissa Chester, music producer. Production Bob Industries Dayton/Faris, directors; Corey Walter, DP; TK Knowles, John O’Grady, Chuck Ryant, exec producers; Bart Lipton, head of production. Editorial Bikini Edit Avi Oron, editor; Gina Pagano, exec producer. Audio Heard City Evan Mangiamele, audio engineer. Post Company 3 Tim Masick, colorist. Post Spontaneous Bryce Edwards, exec producer, conform Music Walker
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
“Charge Around The Globe has been the ultimate test drive for our new electric Ford Explorer. We took on every kind of weather and road condition and dealt with just about every charging scenario. The journey embodies the true... Read More
