With a Super Bowl buy after halftime in NY, L.A. and Chicago, Bai continued its “None of This Makes Sense” campaign which agency Barton F. Graf kicked off in 2015.
In this piece, we see that just as the concoction of the Bai beverage makes no sense by being good for you while still tasting great, so too does a strident horse whisperer who does anything but whisper. Still, the horse behind him is most obedient to his commands.
Matt Aselton of Arts & Sciences directed this spot, with VFX from Method.
Credits
Client Bai Agency Barton F. Graf Gerry Graf, chief creative officer/founder; Laura Janness, chief strategy officer; Ian Reichenthal, executive creative director; Nick Kaplan, Amanda Clelland, creative directors; Richard Langhorne, copywriter; Zack Madrigal, art director; Josh Morse, head of production; Sara Kastner, head of project management. Production Arts & Sciences Matt Aselton, director; Marc Marrie, Mal Ward, exec producers; Zoe Odlum, line producer. Editorial Arcade Edit Dave Anderson, editor; Chris Angel, assistant editor; Fanny Cruz, producer; Sila Soyer, EP/partner. VFX Method, Angela Lupo, exec producer; Brad Wood, producer. Audio Post Heard City Evan Mangiamele, audio engineer; Gloria Pitagorsky, managing director.
Johnnie Walker wraps up the year with an inspiring campaign that is a direct and bold response to those who would question the strength of women. Created by AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil, this anthem film--“Forte São Elas” (“Strong are the Women”) starring actress Alice Braga--references one of the most iconic productions in the brand’s history worldwide:”The Man Who Walked Around The World.”
Produced by Surreal Hotel Arts, directed by Lu Villaça, and featuring an original soundtrack by Cabaret Studio, “Forte São Elas” shows Braga walking as she describes how strength plays an essential role in the daily life of every woman. Whether facing stereotypes or countless other barriers, women are the masters of their own choices and stay true to their journeys.
“The campaign recognizes the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes. And when they say that whisky is too strong for women, we will tell them: it’s the women who are strong,” said Andrea Rubim, head of marketing for Johnnie Walker.
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