It’s a well-known tradition to leave out a plate of cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve–the normal chocolate chip, sugar cookies, etc. But here we see the surprise, excitement, and that elevated “ooooohhhh” that Santa is overcome with being left Milano cookies vs. the usual suspects in this spot directed by Lena Beug of Station Film for Saatchi & Saatchi New York.
In fact, Santa is inspired to get a bit fancy himself after getting a bite from a Pepperidge Farms’ Milano treat.
The holiday spot is running on social channels with a TikTok push for creators to execute a similar Fancy Santa transition.
Credits
Client Campbell’s Snack Company/Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies Agency Saatchi & Saatchi New York Daniel Lobaton, chief creative officer; Jon Bellinger, creative director; Preethi Balakrishnan, sr. art director; Kelsey Boylan, sr. copywriter; Tim LeGallo, EVP, director, integrated production; Danielle Hallack, Samuel Moross, sr. producers; Julie Dombreval, SVP, director, brand strategy. Production Station Film Lena Beug, director; Caroline Gibney, Stephen Orent, founding partners; Michelle Towse, partner/exec producer; Julie Lee, producer. Editorial Arcade Edit Ali Mao, editor; Samuel Barden, assistant editor; Arlene Perez, post producer; Sila Soyer, exec producer. Music Squeak E. Clean Studios Kit Winter, exec producer; Matthew Compton, sr. composer; Charles Rojas, composer; Tarjas White, sr. producer. Audio Post Harbor Picture Company Jesse Schwartz, exec producer; Steve Perski, creative director–commercial sound; Lauren Boyle, sr. producer; Cammie McGarry, producer. Color Harbor Picture Company Joe Gawler, colorist; Jesse Schwartz, exec producer; Jody Peters, color/VFX sr. producer; Katherine Andrews, color/VFX 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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