Ad agency OLSON relied on the comedic talents of Twist Director Grady Cooper for a new ad campaign for Minnesota State Lottery. The two new spots feature Vikings fans desperately stranded before a game, when one scratch of their Minnesota Vikings Scratch Game turns them into NFL legend John Randle, who literally saves the day and gets them on their way: “It’s Game Time!”
Client: Minnesota State Lottery; Spot Titles: “Recharged”, “Express”; Airdate: July 2010; Advertising Agency: OLSON/Minneapolis; Creative Directors: Bob Brihn, Eric Luoma; Copywriter: Noah Will; Art Director: Craig Ferrence; Producer: Amanda Revere; Production Company: Twist New York & Minneapolis; Director: Grady Cooper; DP: Jeff Stonehouse; President/Executive Producer: Jim Geib; Executive Producer: Amyliz Pera; Line Producer: Bob Medcraft; Coordinator: Brian Morris; Staff Reps: Kathryn Lotis, Rob Neill; Editorial Company: Fischer Edit Minneapolis; Editor: Brian Slater; Visual Effects Company: Fischer FX Minneapolis; VFX Supervisor/Artist: Jake Parker; Postproduction Company: Pixel Farm Minneapolis; Colorist: Oscar Oboza; Music/Sound Design/Audio Company: Modern Music Minneapolis; Composer/Sound Designer/Mixer: Bryan Hanna
Dutch Boy Paints’ “Works Hard For You”
Explore Media was chosen by Britton Marketing to produce a Professional Series advertising campaign. This 2024-2025 campaign, titled “Works Hard For You”, led by Chicago-based director Jeremy Pinckert, was cast and filmed in the Atlanta, Georgia region and features outdoor home improvement shots. Viewers can view the commercials in the fifteen-state region where Menards’ stores are located. Read More