BBDO NY’s new corporate brand campaign for FedEx captures the emotional side of package delivery. Four films directed by Noam Murro of Biscuit Filmworks bring to life the possibilities that FedEx delivers, from the comfort of home to family memories and much much more. And while FedEx has always been focused on connecting people and possibilities, this new work showcases stories of FedEx going beyond the box to do just that.
Included in this package of ads is “Opportunity” in which we see a baked goods business score it’s one millionth order, and then go back in time to see how this success story evolved, starting with the seemingly uneventful FedEx delivery of a professional electric mixer for baking. At the time, the recipients, our married entrepreneurs to be, note that they don’t even bake.
Credits
Client FedEx Agency BBDO New York David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide, Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, NY; Tom Godici, Greg Ketchum, executive creative directors; Banks Noel, Greg Gerstner, creative directors; Andrew Wardrep, Matt Fiedler, Gavin Breyer, Karen D’souza, associate creative directors; Alex Gianni, executive producer; Ted Mcenaney, sr. producer; Rani Vaz, head of music production. Production Biscuit Filmworks Noam Murro, director; Shawn Lacy, partner/managing director; Jeff McDougall, exec producer; Rachel Glaub, Mercedes Allen-Sarria, heads of production; Jay Veal, unit production manager; Simon Duggan, DP; Brock Houghton, production designer. Editorial Work Peter Brandt, editor; Chris Delarenal, producer; Mike Horan, Trevor Myers, assistant editors. Color Freefolk Paul Harrison, telecine artist; Celia Williams, producer. Conform/Finish Blacksmith Daniel Morris, conform artist; Charlotte Arnold, exec producer; Alexa Mauro, producer. Audio Post Sound Lounge Tom Jucarone, engineer.
White Ribbon has launched its “My Friend, Max Hate” 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, “Max Hate.” 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.
“It’s alarming to see the growing impact of the manosphere and how they are conditioning vulnerable populations such as teens, particularly young men,” said Humberto Carolo, White Ribbon CEO. “These 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.”
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 ‘My Friend, Max Hate’ 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.
