Explore Media was chosen by Britton Marketing to produce a Professional Series advertising campaign. This 2024-2025 campaign, titled “Works Hard For You”, led by Chicago-based director Jeremy Pinckert, was cast and filmed in the Atlanta, Georgia region and features outdoor home improvement shots. Viewers can view the commercials in the fifteen-state region where Menards’ stores are located.
Britton Marketing
Amy Patton, Account Director; Molly Stronczek, Creative Director
Explore
Jeremy Pinckert, Executive Producer / Director; Damian Huck, Assistant Director; Shannon Strange, Producer; Jordan McMonagle, Director of Photography; Jeff Nolan, Editor / Finisher; Ron Sudul, Colorist; Megan Mewbron, PM; Mikayla Causey, PC; Evan McIntosh, 1st AC; Isabel Langdale, 2nd AC; Dan Rankin, DIT; Bri Elledge, Photographer; George Dunlap, Gaffer; Jack Flynn, BB Electric; Joey Sisk, Electric; Ethan Moffitt, Key Grip; Alex Calderon, BB Grip; Denzel Washington, Grip; Jessica Pinkstone, Set Designer; Mike Pisani, Propmaster; Stephani Romani, Leadman; Amy Elizabeth, Stylist/HMU; Amber Lawrence, Stylist Assist; Kimborough Davis, VTR; Crystelle Stewart, Locations; Elle Wilson, Locations; Leigh Ann Miller, Craft Services
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