CarMax pays homage to the small inventions which can make life a bit more enjoyable, providing a measure of comfort and relief–like the built-in wine holder for showers, the slanket (blanket with sleeves) or the Saucemoto. Akin to those breakthroughs are CarMax innovations like the 24-hour test drive proposed by Stephanie or the online means to let customers shop for vehicles from home as crafted by tech experts.
Life and car buying have indeed changed over the past year. This “Inventors” spot directed by Guy Shelmerdine of SMUGGLER for The Martin Agency shows how CarMax has made a leap forward with its inventions which also include the 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
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Client CarMax Agency The Martin Agency Jerry Hoak, EVP, executive creative director; Ashley Marshall, SVP, executive creative director; Anne Marie Hite, SVP, group creative director; Lindsey King, creative director/art director; Allison Rude, creative director/copywriter; Tasha Dean, SVP, head of integrated production; Lauren Galanides, producer; Molly McCarvill, jr. producer; Whitney Keller, strategic planner. Production SMUGGLER Guy Shelmerdine, director; Allison Kunzman, exec producer; Alex Hughes, head of production; Donald Taylor, producer. Editorial Friendshop! Ben Suenaga, editor/partner; Melissa Mapes, managing director/partner; Francisca Wistuba, assistant editor; Rebecca Bolde, Paul Fiterson, Danny Princz, After Effects; Derina Doorley, Flame artist; Adam Roe, producer. Postproduction/VFX SuperJoy Brian Creech, head of production; Katherine Leatherwood, sr. producer; Chris Hagen, sr. Flame/finishing artist; Ralph Scaglione, compositing; Lyly Nguyen, content creator; Brandon Hiner, assistant editor. Audio Post Rainmaker Michael O’Connor, engineer/mixer; Isaac Whalen, producer. Color Company 3 LA Sean Coleman, colorist; Matt Moran, sr. producer. Music Supervision The Teenage Diplomat Buzzy Cohen, managing director; Quinn Donnell, music supervisor/producer.
Johnnie Walker wraps up the year with an inspiring campaign that is a direct and bold response to those who would question the strength of women. Created by AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil, this anthem film--“Forte São Elas” (“Strong are the Women”) starring actress Alice Braga--references one of the most iconic productions in the brand’s history worldwide:”The Man Who Walked Around The World.”
Produced by Surreal Hotel Arts, directed by Lu Villaça, and featuring an original soundtrack by Cabaret Studio, “Forte São Elas” shows Braga walking as she describes how strength plays an essential role in the daily life of every woman. Whether facing stereotypes or countless other barriers, women are the masters of their own choices and stay true to their journeys.
“The campaign recognizes the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes. And when they say that whisky is too strong for women, we will tell them: it’s the women who are strong,” said Andrea Rubim, head of marketing for Johnnie Walker.
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