A man approaches a bank teller and says he would like to cash a check for $22. The woman behind the counter begins to plead for her safety. All of the people in the bank๏ฟฝemployees, customers, security guard๏ฟฝdrop to the ground and try to keep each other calm as if there were a bank robbery in progress. As the whimpering continues, the camera reveals that the man is wearing a Detroit Red Wings jersey and the slogan “Nothing intimidates like Red Wings hockey” appears on the screen
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Agency: TBWA/Chiat/Day, Inc Executive Creative Director, Chuck McBride; ACD, John Patroulis; Copywriters, Chuck McBride, John Patroulis; Producer, Joe Calabrese; Account Director, Jenny Leonetti; Business Affairs, Julie Blanc Production Company: Hungry Man, Inc Executive Producer, Dan Duffy; Producer, John Marx; Director, Paul Gay Editorial: hutchco technologies Editor, Jim Hutchins Postproduction: The Syndicate Colorist, Beau Leon Sound Design: One Union Recording Studios Sound Designer, Joaby Deal
The Best Work You May Never See: White Ribbon, Bensimon Byrne, Director Angie Bird Introduce Us To “My Friend, Max Hate”
White Ribbon has launched its โMy Friend, Max Hateโ campaign in Canada featuring this public service film that follows the journey of a young, isolated boy who becomes influenced by a misogynistic online puppet, โMax Hate.โ The PSA reveals how online figures in the manosphere--a network of online communities promoting hateful, misogynistic rhetoric which fuels attitudes among young men and boys that contribute to gender-based violence.
โItโs alarming to see the growing impact of the manosphere and how they are conditioning vulnerable populations such as teens, particularly young men,โ said Humberto Carolo, White Ribbon CEO. โThese misogynistic online groups have existed for years, but their influence has grown under controversial figures, driving an increase in gender-based violence. With the My Friend, Max Hate campaign, our goal is to expose the damaging influence of misogynistic figures and raise awareness, particularly among young men who are often drawn into these toxic online communities.โ
Launching two weeks before Safer Internet Day (February 11), the campaign--from Toronto agency Bensimon Byrne--underscores the importance of online safety and protecting youth through clear content boundaries.
White Ribbon is creating an online resource hub that educates individuals on how to recognize harmful online groups and provides support for young men and boys seeking to escape. Additionally, the campaign will launch a TikTok account, @max_hate_, featuring the PSA โMy Friend, Max Hateโ puppet to expose how these figures gain influence and spread hate in a space that reaches those most influenced, young men.
The PSA was directed by Angie Bird via Toronto-based Westside Studio.
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