The Subway Series lineup of sandwiches gets a pseudo-documentary treatment–a riff of ESPN’s 30 for 30 docuseries–in this campaign from Dentsu Creative.
Star athletes such as Stephen Curry, Derek Jeter, Rob Gronkowski, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo and Patrick Mahomes reflect on the championship pedigree of the Subway Series–12 sandwiches that excel on the meal playing field.
The Behind the Subway Series spots were directed by Kenny Herzog of O Positive who gave a tongue-in-cheek sports documentary vibe to the campaign.
Credits
Client Subway Agency Dentsu Creative Rafael Rizuto, chief creative officer, NY & Hispanic LATAM; Jason Stefanik, executive creative director; Alisa Sengel, group creative director; Declan Byrnes-Enoch, Alexander Augustinos, creative directors; Carole McCarthy, executive producer; John-James Richardson, group strategy director. Production O Positive Kenny Herzog, director; Ralph Laucella, executive producer; Ken Licata, head of production, unit production manager; Devon Clark, head of production. Editorial Cosmo Street Lawrence Young, editor; Mura Woodward, exec producer; Paolo Solarte, producer. Color Company 3 Daniel de Vue, colorist. VFX Adolescent Audio Post/SFX Heard City. Music Heavy Duty, Track: “Be A Legend” Talent Quincy Dunn-Baker, voiceover. Partner UEG Josh Barnes, VP, client management; Chris Simmons, VP, celebrity & influencer; Casey Grochocinski, director, talent & influencers; Charlie Benjamin, sr. manager, rights & partnerships; Keaton Lancashire, sr. manager, talent & influencers.
The Ad Council, partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and AdoptUSKids, launched a public service campaign, created pro bono by Edelman, which aims to inspire prospective parents to consider adopting a teen from foster care.
This centerpiece PSA titled “The Rewards”--directed by The Hudson Dusters (Michael Kuhn and Niles Roth) via Greenpoint Pictures--spotlights real adoptive families who have personally experienced the mutual benefits of adoption. This longer form PSA (and cutdown versions) begins with a touching display of openness and vulnerability as adoptive parents reflect on their adoption journeys and their initial questions and hesitations about adopting a teen. Then, in a deeply emotional turn, the adoptive parents witness their children recounting the profound rewards of adoption in their lives. The teens speak of the love they share with their parents and how the decision to become a family is reciprocal. The campaign directs viewers to the AdoptUSKids website to learn more about adopting a teen from foster care.
