AlmapBBDO created a campaign for CNN Brazil which deploys a polygraph to detect the real, so-called fake news. This first spot in the “Commitment to the truth” campaign centers on the war in Ukraine, set against statements in Russian by president Vladimir Putin such as: “We have no plans to invade Ukraine” and “We do not intend to impose anything on anyone by force.” As viewers hear these declarations, they see the arm of the polygraph skidding back and forth, the lines forming images of news coverage produced by CNN Brazil of Russian assaults on Ukraine. The video concludes: “Not one line beyond the facts.”
Marco “Pernil” Giannelli, chief creative officer of AlmapBBDO, said, “The most talked-about topic in journalism today, by a long shot, is ‘fake news.’ And since every media outlet is addressing the issue, any campaign would have to take a fresh approach. That’s why I was such a fan of using a polygraph to depict real events and to show CNN Brazil’s commitment to the truth.”
Credits
Client CNN Brazil Agency AlmapBBDO, Sao Paulo, Brazil Luiz Sanchez, Marco “Pernil” Giannelli, chief creative officers; Marcelo Nogueira, VP of creatives; Iron Brito, creative director; Rafael Gil, Rodrigo Almeida, creative directors/creatives; Francis Alan, Gustavo Tasseli, creatives. Illustration Estudio Black Madre, Studio Boreal Image Production The Youth Bueno, director; Yuri Maranhao, DP; Carol Cherobim, exec producer; Ulisses Sant’Anna, director of production; Debora Lemes (Derbiz), production coordination. Postproduction/VFX COLOSSAL Diogo Gameiro, post production supervisor; Pierre Lapalu, illustrations; Maria Luisa Machado, editor; Rodrigo Stradiotto, Janaina da Veiga, motion supervision; Arthur Naar, motion; Luciana Lima, post; Karlos Schirmer, Michel Takahashi, composition; Vinicius Lavor, Eduardo Lunkes, Bruno Cornelsen, 3D; Tarciso e Pena, polygraph; Diego Cagnato, polygraph graphic design. Audio Raw Audio; Fernando Forni, Ricardo Pinda, Rogerinho Pereira, music production; Hilton Raw, music director; Enrico Maccio, Philip Braunstein, sound design & mix; Roberio Barbosa, coordinator.
Stain remover Vanish presents this emotional short film--created by BETC Havas, Sao Paulo, and produced by LOBO--that explores the profound consequences of bullying and highlights the importance of open conversations between parents and children. Titled The Bully Monster, the animated film premiered at the Maquinaria Festival in Rio de Janeiro on February 15 in a special edition featuring family-focused programming.
The film’s protagonist is a boy who experiences bullying at school but keeps silent about his suffering. Isolation turns sadness into insecurity, creating invisible emotional scars that only grow in the absence of dialogue. When his mother notices stains on his uniform, these marks become the starting point for a revealing conversation. As words find space to make themselves heard, the stains begin to fade.
This initiative aligns with the Vanish Saves Your Uniform campaign, which, for the past three years during the back-to-school season, has engaged with parents by positioning the brand as a trusted partner in preserving school uniforms. This year, Vanish decided to broaden the conversation, bringing bullying into the debate as the real stain that can impact a child’s life.
The Bully Monster is being screened as preshow material in movie theaters starting February 20 and will also be available on streaming platforms and digital channels. In addition to the film, the campaign will include out-of-home activations and school initiatives through a partnership with Abrace – Preventive Programs, the founding organization of the “Bullying-Free Schools” program, which has been equipping institutions with resources to combat school violence for 12 years.
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