Wieden+Kennedy NY created this “Now It’s a Game” campaign for Thursday Night Football on FOX. The package includes an “anthem” piece as well as six individual key matchup spots–all directed by Craig Gillespie of MJZ (whose feature credits include the lauded I, Tonya).
Among the promos is “Diner” which introduces us to a waitress who explains to a customer why an NFL game–specifically this week 6 Thursday Night Football matchup pitting the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants–is an important piece of must-see TV, an event to be savored and cherished.
Credits
Client FOX Sports/Thursday Night Football Agency Wieden+Kennedy New York Karl Lieberman, executive creative director; Gary Van Dzura, Laddie Peterson, creative directors; Matt Herman, Matt Mulvey, copywriters; Lawrence Melilli, art director; Nick Setounski, head of integrated production; Alison Hill, executive producer; Jacob Lincoln, producer. Production MJZ Craig Gillespie, director; Emma Wilcockson, exec producer; Deb Tietjen, line producer; Joost Van Gelder, DP. Editorial Spot Welders Haines Hall, Paul Sabater, editors; Dustin LaForce, Carolina Padilla, post producers. Finishing Bonfire Brendan O’Neil, conform. Color Company 3 Tom Poole, colorist; Alexandra Lubrano, producer. Audio Sound Lounge Tom Jucarone, mixer; Marshall Grupp, sound designer; Becca Falborn, sr. producer.
Cannes Gold Lion Film Craft winners “Robbery” and “Funeral” for AXE deodorant were standout ads last year, adroitly blending humor with the brand’s signature edge.
Now, creative agency LOLA MullenLowe in Madrid reunites with Belgian directing duo Lionel Goldstein (Joe Vanhoutteghem and Koen Mortier) to deliver a new campaign for AXE, which explores the theme of sweetness but with an unexpected twist. “The Power of Sweetness” campaign spots subvert traditional notions of charm and kindness, offering a version of “sweet” that’s quite a departure from the norm, staying true to Axe’s playful, irreverent tone while keeping audiences laughing.
In this spot titled “Dog,” man’s best friend is anything but, jealous of an AXE body fragrance-wearing gent who’s courting the canine’s beloved woman owner. We see how sweetness can turn sour when dog takes sweet revenge on the woman’s beau.
Repped by Slim Pictures in the U.S., Lionel Goldstein directed the latest package of AXE spots via Belgium-headquartered production house CZAR.
