Ram Truck, in partnership with Austin, Texas-based agency GSD&M, created a piece of long-form content, “School Talk,” to be shared across social media beginning on Father’s Day on the brand’s Facebook page. The video shows a father’s relationship with his kids and his thoughts on his family as he conveys them during career day in a classroom. He’s devoted to doing the right thing and believes in making things better. His job description entails a selfless spirit dedicated to making the next generation better.
Gerard de Thame of Great Bowery Films directed the piece which celebrates the love and dedication of all fathers this holiday.
Credits
Client FCA, Ram Truck Olivier Francois, chief marketing officer, FCA; Marissa Hunter, director of brand advertising, FCA US; Jeff Summers, head of Ram Truck Brand Advertising, FCA US. Agency GSD&M, Austin, Texas Jay Russell, chief creative officer; Clay Hudson, group creative director/writer; Jacob Stern, creative director; Laura Busino, director of production; Spencer Gilliam, producer. Production Great Bowery Films Gerard de Thame, director; Fabyan Daw, producer. Editorial Cut+Run Jay Nelson, editor; Bebe Baldwin, producer. Music Marmoset
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
“Charge Around The Globe has been the ultimate test drive for our new electric Ford Explorer. We took on every kind of weather and road condition and dealt with just about every charging scenario. The journey embodies the true... Read More
