This spot is part of a campaign introducing the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek SUV. Titled “Welcome to the Pack,” the ad features a young man who repeatedly tries to win the affection of his new girlfriend’s old dog. The couple and canine are on their first weekend road trip together. And after trying to bond with the pooch to no avail, the guy finally finds the way to the dog’s heart.
Lance Acord of Park Pictures directed and shot this charming piece for agency Carmichael Lynch.
Client Subaru of America Agency Carmichael Lynch Marty Senn, chief creative officer; Randy Hughes, executive creative director; Dean Buckhorn, writer/group creative director; Brad Harrison, art director/creative director; Joe Grundhoefer, head of integrated production; Brynn Hausmann, sr. executive content producer. Production Park Pictures Lance Acord, director/DP; Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Justin Pollock, exec producers; Anne Brobroff, head of production; Caroline Kousidonis, producer/exec producer. Postproduction Work Editorial Stewart Reeves, editor; Josh Sasson, assistant editor; Marlo Baird, exec producer; Brandee Probasco, producer. VFX/Online Volt Studios Steve Medin, online artist/editor; Amanda Tibbits, post producer. Telecine The Mill Fergus McCall, colorist. Audio Post/Sound Design SisterBoss Carl White, audio mixer/sound designer; Annie Sparrows, postproduction audio producer. Music “Alone” (Trampled by Turtles) performed by Trampled by Turtles. Erik Berry, David Carroll, Timothy Saxhaug, David Simonett, Ryan Young, writers. Music Supervisor Walker
The Ad Council, partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and AdoptUSKids, launched a public service campaign, created pro bono by Edelman, which aims to inspire prospective parents to consider adopting a teen from foster care.
This centerpiece PSA titled “The Rewards”--directed by The Hudson Dusters (Michael Kuhn and Niles Roth) via Greenpoint Pictures--spotlights real adoptive families who have personally experienced the mutual benefits of adoption. This longer form PSA (and cutdown versions) begins with a touching display of openness and vulnerability as adoptive parents reflect on their adoption journeys and their initial questions and hesitations about adopting a teen. Then, in a deeply emotional turn, the adoptive parents witness their children recounting the profound rewards of adoption in their lives. The teens speak of the love they share with their parents and how the decision to become a family is reciprocal. The campaign directs viewers to the AdoptUSKids website to learn more about adopting a teen from foster care.
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