Set to the contagious tune “Sweet Caroline” by musical artist Neil Diamond, this spot for Jim Beam bourbon leans directly into the brand’s campaign ethos that people are good for you. The ad captures a moment of human connection by showcasing a community united in a spontaneous moment of joy as people in a bar come together to sing “Sweet Caroline.”
The commercial was directed by Noam Murro of Biscuit Filmworks for Leo Burnett Chicago.
“Jim Beam’s new platform gives fresh energy to the point of view that’s always been at the core of this iconic brand’s DNA: People are good for you,” said Britt Nolan, president and chief creative officer of Leo Burnett. “We’re very proud to put work into the world that’s genuinely optimistic and uplifting.”
CreditsClient Jim Beam Agency Leo Burnett Chicago Britt Nolan, president, chief creative officer; Ashley Geisheker, EVP, head of production; Kieran Ots, Dustin Tomes, EVPs, executive creative directors; Evan Schultz, SVP, creative director; Beth Dolnick, sr. producer; Sean Logan, sr. strategist. Production Company Biscuit Filmworks Noam Murro, director; Shawn Lacy, partner/managing director; Andrew Travelstead, exec producer; Sean Moody, head of production; Jay Veal, unit production manager. Production Services The Lift, Mexico City Avelino Rodriguez, founder; Jose Barrera, managing director; Magali Sagarra, sr. producer. Editorial Work Editorial Stewart Reeves, editor; Michael Hillman, assistant editor; Remy Foxx, exec producer; Gabrielle Page, head of production. Music Comma Music Bonny Dolan, sync and executive producer; Lily Shallow, sync and producer; Larry Pecorella, creative director. Audio Post Comma Music Larry Pecorella, sound design and mix; Lily Shallow, producer. Media Agency Starcom
NHS England, M&C Saatchi UK, Director Tom Tagholm Team On PSA Highlighting The Overlooked Signs Of A Stroke
National Health Service (NHS) England has unveiled a multichannel campaign, “Act FAST,” to raise awareness of the individual signs of a stroke and get people to call 999 as soon as they suspect they may be experiencing any one symptom. The push, which is part of the ongoing “Help Us, Help You” campaign, was developed in partnership with M&C Saatchi UK.
The campaign depicts everyday situations where everything might seem relatively normal, but where there’s the sign of someone experiencing a stroke.
A key component of the campaign is this :30--directed by Tom Tagholm of Various Films--which sets up the idea that initially, a stroke might not seem like much, highlighting key symptoms: from struggling to use a paint roller, to not being able to smile when watching TV, to slurring your speech when reading a story to your grandchild. The PSA emphasizes that time is critical, ending with the line: “Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it’s time to call 999.”
Jo Bacon, Group CEO, M&C Saatchi UK, said, “We want to ensure people take action on the first symptom, rather than waiting for more conclusive signs. To help them understand that even when everything seems normal, something serious might be happening.”
Matt Lee, executive creative director, M&C Saatchi UK, commented: “This is important work. We wanted to explore that precise moment when your world shifts, quietly yet powerfully, off its axis during a stroke. We highlight how a tiny external moment can actually be seismic—an extraordinary gear change, framed in a really ordinary way.”
Director Tagholm shared, “My Dad suffered a stroke a few years ago and was saved from the worst by acting quickly, and by the work of the NHS. So there’s... Read More