This spot devised by adam&eveDDB, London, for Mars Petcare brand Greenies, depicts the hilarious and sometimes frustrating turns that life with a dog can take. Specifically a guy marooned on an island thinks he’s about to be rescued, until his energetic, exuberant dog intervenes. Nonetheless, the canine remains man’s best friend.
Entitled “Stick,” the comedic ad was directed by Tim McNaughton of The Bobbsey Twins from Homicide via production house Blink (The Bobbsey Twins are handled by Blink in the U.K., Ruffian in the U.S.).
The shoot was conducted and produced remotely during lockdown across three time zones.
Credits
Client Mars Petcare/Greenies Agency adam&eveDDB, London Richard Brim, chief creative officer; Ben Stilitz, Colin Booth, creative directors; Miles Carter, copywriter; Helen Balls, art director; Ben Sharpe, head of production; France Nguyen, producer; Jack Spicer, sr. planner; Kit Owens, planner. Production Blink The Bobbsey Twins from Homicide, director; Alex Barber, DP; Patrick Craig, exec producer; Fran Thompson, producer. Production Service Company Twenty four seven Editorial Stitch Editing Leo King, editor. Postproduction Black Kite Amy Richardson, post producer; Tito Fernandes, VFX supervisor; Dan Sanders, 2D artist; Richard Fearon, colorist. Audio Post 750mph Jeff Smith, sound engineer; Maddy Lebel, audio producer. Music Library Universal Music Music Supervisor Big Sync Music Soundtrack: “Let The Morning In” by Phillip John Gregory
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.
