In a new spot for First Hawaiian Bank, conceived by Honolulu agency MVNP and directed by Accomplice Media’s Stephen Pearson, the thoughtful financial strategy developed by the Hawaii native and his personal banker is humorously contrasted with get-rich-quick schemes of a flamboyant acquaintance. When “Ian” approaches Mariota at a posh restaurant and babbles about his advisor’s ability to turn “hundreds into millions overnight,” the quarterback rolls his eyes and demurs, “I think I’ll stick with the plan.”
Client: First Hawaiian Bank
Agency: MVNP
Vince Soliven, Executive Creative Director; Juju Ranches, Sr. Art Director; Jo Archibald, Sr. Copywriter; Malcolm Bailey, Copywriter.
Production: Accomplice Media
Stephen Pearson Director; Jeff Snyder, Executive Producer.
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