The comedic and harmony-filled adventures of four unlikely cowboys will take center stage as global shopping and payment service Klarna brings its status quo-bucking approach to the Super Bowl.
Klarna’s “The Four Quarter-Sized Cowboys” spot features actress and comedian Maya Rudolph…and Maya Rudolph, Maya Rudolph, and of course, Maya Rudolph in the roles of four quarter-sized, singing cowboys, each with a distinct style and personality. Riding into a modern-meets-classic Western town in perfect harmony, the four Mayas discover and purchase the perfect pair of cowboy boots. The spot humorously illustrates why getting what you love and paying for it over four small payments with Klarna is the smarter way to shop and, naturally, will air in the fourth quarter of the Big Game.
The campaign, including this spot, was created by Los Angeles-based ad agency Mirimar and directed by Andreas Nilsson of production house Biscuit Filmworks. KEVIN served as VFX house.
John McKelvey, chief creative officer of Mirimar, said, “From films to her roles on SNL, Maya is exceptionally talented at playing characters, making her the perfect choice to bring the four unique cowboys to life.”
Credits
Client Klarna Agency Mirimar Los Angeles John McKelvey, founder & chief creative officer; Luke McKelvey, co-founder & managing director; Jon Marshall, Johan Arlig, creative directors; Mariola Bruszewska, design director; Kristine Ling, head of production. Production Biscuit Filmworks, Los Angeles Andreas Nilsson, director; Shawn Lacy, partner/managing director; Holly Vega, exec producer; Sean Moody, head of production; Karen O’Brien, Jay Veal, producers; Jen Berry, production supervisor; Alexis Zabe, DP; Alexis Ross, production designer; Christina Blackaller, costume designer. Editorial Cabin Chan Hatcher, editor; Connie Chuang, assistant editor; Carr Schilling, managing partner; Liz Lydecker, head of production; Adam Becht, exec producer; Michelle Dorsch, sr. producer. VFX KEVIN, Venice, Calif. Tim Davies, executive creative director/partner; Mike Dalzell, head of CG; Sue Troyan, sr. exec producer/partner; Jami Schakel, sr. VFX producer; Andrew Cowderoy, VFX producer; Carl Harders, Matt Longwell, Bryan Repka, 3D; Robert Murdock, Susanne Scharping, Tim Bird, 2D. (Toolbox: Flame, Maya) Music & Sound Design Walker Sara Matarazzo, Stephanie Pigott, exec producers; Danielle Soury, music producer. Audio Post & Additional Sound Design Barking Owl Kelly Bayett, creative director; Ashley Benton, executive creative producer; Mike Franklin, sound design & mix. Telecine Company 3 Sofie Borup, colorist; Alexandra Lubrano, producer.
For the global EX30 Cross Country launch, Volvo and creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors wants to de-dramatize the outdoor experience--and remind people that small trips into nature can be grand experiences.
Cross Country is Volvo’s concept of turning their regular cars into more outdoor-capable versions, with higher ground clearance, all-wheel drive and other features making it more capable and off-road ready. And now, the compact, fully electric EX30 becomes available as a Cross Country version. It’s a small car designed for big experiences, made to elevate both urban living and outdoor adventure, and to bring people closer to nature.
“With Volvo being such a human-centric brand, it felt natural to focus on the human side of nature. The child’s perspective became the perfect metaphor for this, to spend time in nature on nature’s terms,” said Karl Risenfors, creative at Forsman & Bodenfors.
In a category that often portrays epic journeys deep into the wilderness, the campaign serves as a reminder that even everyday adventures can be memorable experiences. Thus this launch spot--directed by Marcus Ibanez via production company New-Land--shows nature through the point of view of a child. A child’s imagination and perspective generates a visual metaphor for the magic that nature can bring, no matter the scale of the adventure.
