The majority of car-owning Americans don’t know how to fix a flat and put off buying new tires—and the combination makes for a lot of “oh no!” moments. The newest campaign from Big O Tires takes a humorous look at car repair by turning the big “oh no” moment into a big “oh yes!”
The “Big O Yes!” campaign, created by Kansas City-based agency Barkley, portrays the crises that come in assorted instances, including in this spot in which a wobbly tire plays havoc with a platter of green jello being held by a backseat car passenger.
Nick Kelly of The Sweet Shop directed the commercials in this campaign, including “Jell-O.”
Credits
Client Big O Tires Agency Barkley, Kansas City Katy Hornaday, executive creative director; Doug Hentges, Chris Cima, creative directors; Melany Esfeld, executive producer; JP McIntosh, sr. producer; Jasmine Henry, producer; Chris Larberg, art director; Justin Smith, copywriter; Scott Roberts, strategist. Production The Sweet Shop Nick Kelly, director; Laura Thoel, exec producer; Kali Niemann, producer; Erin D’Allesandro, production designer. Editorial Cutters Dustin Kaufman, editor; Heather Richardson, editorial producer. Postproduction Flavor Neal Cohen post producer. Color Company 3 Tyler Roth, colorist. Audio Evolution Audio John Blank
Stain remover Vanish presents this emotional short film--created by BETC Havas, Sao Paulo, and produced by LOBO--that explores the profound consequences of bullying and highlights the importance of open conversations between parents and children. Titled The Bully Monster, the animated film premiered at the Maquinaria Festival in Rio de Janeiro on February 15 in a special edition featuring family-focused programming.
The film’s protagonist is a boy who experiences bullying at school but keeps silent about his suffering. Isolation turns sadness into insecurity, creating invisible emotional scars that only grow in the absence of dialogue. When his mother notices stains on his uniform, these marks become the starting point for a revealing conversation. As words find space to make themselves heard, the stains begin to fade.
This initiative aligns with the Vanish Saves Your Uniform campaign, which, for the past three years during the back-to-school season, has engaged with parents by positioning the brand as a trusted partner in preserving school uniforms. This year, Vanish decided to broaden the conversation, bringing bullying into the debate as the real stain that can impact a child’s life.
The Bully Monster is being screened as preshow material in movie theaters starting February 20 and will also be available on streaming platforms and digital channels. In addition to the film, the campaign will include out-of-home activations and school initiatives through a partnership with Abrace – Preventive Programs, the founding organization of the “Bullying-Free Schools” program, which has been equipping institutions with resources to combat school violence for 12 years.
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