From Silicon Valley to business media to our culture at-large, talk of the latest trend or “the next big thing” often results in a lot of fluff and little substance. For people who work in information technology, the pressure to be “future-facing” can be especially intense. Tech solutions provider CDW understands the challenges their IT customers face in staying up to date. To demonstrate that CDW can help them separate the hype from reality, Ogilvy Chicago created workplace “modernization guru” Future Strong, CEO and founder of company Modern Modernization Today.
The tongue-in-cheek effort launches with an unbranded three-minute film that introduces Strong, played by actor Damian Young (Ozark, House of Cards) and his unconventional approach to business modernization. The film was directed by Jess Coulter of O Positive and shot in Los Angeles. Coulter earned a slot earlier this year in SHOOT's New Directors Showcase.
The film drives to campaign website featuring a digital catalog of “the edgiest cutting-edge” products, as well as legitimate tech solutions from CDW designed to help companies modernize “the right way.”
It’s part of CDW’s long-running “People Who Get IT” campaign and is running in digital and social media as well as radio and TV, into 2020.
Client CDW Agency Ogilvy Chicago Dave Loew, executive creative director; Pat Seidel, Chris Rose, Joe Ondrla, creative directors; Mike Diedrich, executive producer. Production O Positive Jess Coulter, director; Ralph Laucella, Marc Grill, exec producers; Devon Clark, producer; Eric Steelberg, DP. Editorial Optimus Matt Glover, editor; Tracy Spera, exec producer. Editorial Eyepatch@Ogilvy Chris Mines, editor; Corby Dodge, exec producer. Music Human Justin Hori, composer; James Wells, exec producer.
Ford, W+K London, WracK Team On “Charge Around The Globe” Docuseries
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