Both the yeas and nays have it in this comedic Super Bowl spot–directed by Harold Einstein of production house dummy. for agency Erich and Kallman–heralding the introduction of Reese’s Caramel Big Cups.
The :30 features an emotional roller coaster as six neighborhood friends swing to and fro from an emphatic yes to a disappointing no as they hear that Reese’s is changing its iconic peanut butter cups. Narrated by Will Arnett, the spot features folks who go back and forth from jubilation to despondence–making for a Big Game ad that is complete pandemonium.
Credits
Client The Hershey Company Brand Reese’s/Reese’s Caramel Big Cups Agency Erich & Kallman Eric Kallman, chief creative officer & founder; Steven Erich, president/founder; Rikesh Lal, executive creative director; Jason Goldberg, creative director/ACD/copywriter; Clark Chamberlin, creative director/ACD/art director; Kati Haberstock, head of production & operations; Fearghal ODea, producer. Production Company dummy. Harold Einstein, director; Michael Kanter, producer; Glynn Speeckaert, DP; Patrick Lumb, production designer. Editorial Arcade Edit Dave Anderson, editor; Paulo Miramontes, assistant editor; Crissy DeSimone, exec producer; Wendy Umanzor, producer; Megan Dahlman, head of production. VFX/Finishing House of Parliament Phil Crowe, VFX supervisor; Cynthia Lee, VFX supervisor & creative lead; Edgar Delatorre, Matthew Steidle, Rich de Carteret, Sam Hencher, creatives; Emma Hertz, Kat Maidment; Nora Brosnan, Rachel Greco, production. Color Company 3 Tim Masick, colorist; Ryan Moncrief, color producer; Stephen Winterhalter, Quinn Wright, color assistants. Animation Goldenchild Matthew Marquis, managing director; Pierre Nobile, exec producer; Fons Schiedon, creative director; Pete Pace, design; Ben Watts, Houdini FX artist; Justin Puda, VFX compositor; Stephen Pilon, Flame artist; Luis Silva, colorist. Audio M Squared Mark Pitchford, chief engineer; Hayley Kay, engineer; Sarah Benedict, producer. Casting Clockwork Casting Bobby Bolton, Kirkland Moody, casting directors.
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.
