Travelers’ latest advertisements speak to the heart of what binds people and strengthens communities, caring for one another.
The Travelers Championship golf tournament arrives as one of the first major live sporting events to take place in the United States since the beginning of the pandemic. To mark the occasion, Travelers and TBWAChiatDay NY teamed up with directors Lance Acord and Christian Weber of Park Pictures to produce two emotional films, including this spot titled “A Better Tomorrow” in which folks lend a helping hand to one another–from planting gardens to dropping off groceries for neighbors.
Credits
Client Travelers Agency TBWAChiatDay NY Chris Beresford-Hill, chief creative officer; Walter Connelly, executive creative director; Alexander Holm, associate creative director; Thalia Forbes, sr. copywriter; John Doris, head of production; Chris Klein, executive producer; Rick Segal, sr. integrated producer. Production Park Pictures Lance Acord, director; Christian Weber, director/DP; Justin Pollock, sr. executive producer; Caroine Kousidonis, exec producer; Drew Toresco, line producer; Larry Shure, production supervisor. Editorial Exile Editorial Kirk Baxter, Matt Murphy, editors; Sasha Hirschfeld, exec producer; LauRenn Reed, sr. producer; Brett Homan, Erin Offenhauser, edit assistants. Postproduction/VFX Moving Picture Company Mark Gethin, colorist; Alvin Cruz, creative director; Tom McCullough, VFX supervisor; Rob Walker, Flame lead; David Piombino, Julien Aucoturier, 2D artists; Camila De Biaggi, sr. exec producer; Meghan Lang Bice, exec producer; Elissa Norman, sr. producer; Diane Valera, color producer. Audio Lime Studios Dave Wagg, mixer; Matthew Conzelmann, assistant engineer; Susie Boyajan, exec producer. Music Supervision Good Ears Music Supervision Morgan Thoryk, music supervisor. Music “If Not For You” by Bob Dylan (Bootleg Series Vol. 2 alt take).
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
