The Shipyard, one of the nation’s fastest growing agencies in 2023 (Adweek), has launched its latest high impact campaign for Visit California. Called “Let's Play,” the campaign is anchored by a joyful spot that highlights California’s adventurous spirit and underscores the iconic state’s status as the ultimate playground.
Visit California
President & Chief Executive Officer – Caroline Beteta
VP of Marketing – Lynn Carpenter Schumann
AVP of Brand Advertising – Erika DiProfio
Brand Advertising Manager – Ashley Abney
Agency
Agency – The Shipyard
Chief Creative Officer – David Sonderman
Executive Creative Director – Kerry Krasts
Creative Director – John Risser
Executive Producer – Liz Ross
Assistant Producer – Brit Bartle
ACD Art Director – Kevin Lukens
Sr Copywriter – Melissa Thomas
Account
EVP/Group Account Director – Tammy Haughey
Account Director – Rachel Smutney
Account Supervisor – Michelle McIntosh
Strategy
Planning Director – Cori Boone
Production
Production Company – Caviar
Director – Zach Math
Production Company Producer – Michele Abbott
Production Design – Jason Kisvarday
Photography – Embry Rucker
Editing/Post Production/Special Effects
Editorial Company – Union
Editorial Company producer – Joe Ross
Editor – Jono Griffith
Music Director – Jim Webber
Music Producer – Christy Van House
Post Production Company – Parliament
Post Production Company producer – Will Jellicorse
Audio – Milos Zivkovik
CG - Phillip Ineno
The Undeniable Voice of Art
Creative Growth, the first organization dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities, has teamed up with creative marketing company, John McNeil Studio to unveil its new brand. Representing 50 years of elevating the work of artists with disabilities within the arts community, Creative Growth’s new brand campaign includes a new identity and logo, new positioning, brand film and a redefined strategy centering on the ‘undeniable voice of art.’ Creative Growth’s evolved brand is at the forefront of a shift towards art that stands for the inherent reveal — the power of artistic expression to bring understanding and connection to us all. The brand’s new expression includes unobtrusive color and design choices that purposely don’t compete with the voice of the artist and instead, serve as a container for the art to have a voice of its own. Executive Creative Director, Gerald Lewis of John McNeil Studio explains “We needed to create a powerful, distinctive voice for the brand. But, it couldn’t compete with the voice of the artists because in the end, the art has to speak. It had to be simple, honest and genuine, in line with the mission of Creative Growth. Artists will spend 30 years making work, honing their craft and following their voice inside this space. We wanted to celebrate that. So, while the mark, the brand, is simple and honest, it’s also expansive and energetic.” Kicking off the new brand campaign is a short film capturing the voice of artist William Scott as he walks through downtown Oakland and enters... Read More