Although it serves a state with a population of less than 1.5 million people, First Hawaiian Bank is intent on reaching its audience with the sophistication of an international financial powerhouse. Teaming with Honolulu agency MVNP and Los Angeles-based production company Accomplice Media, FHB has launched an ambitious branding campaign centering on people coping with life’s milestones. Rather than pushing specific retail services—as most regional banks do—these funny, beautifully-produced spots aim to forge an emotional connection with Hawaii residents from all walks of life.
SPW CreditsClient: First Hawaiian Bank
Christopher Dods, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications Division; Susan Soken, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Division.
Agency: MVNP
Vince Soliven, Executive Creative Director; Jo Archibald, Senior Copywriter; Juju Ranches, Senior Art Director; Jenni Katinszky, Executive Broadcast Producer; Debbie Tada, Account Services Director; June Kaneshiro, Account Supervisor; Charlie Pedrina, Senior Graphic Designer; Louis Scheer, Junior Graphic Designer; Lori Kimura, Media Director; Elaine Kami, Associate Media Director.
Production: Accomplice Media
Stephen Pearson Director; Mel Gragido, Executive Producer; Benn Martenson, Director of Photography.
Post: Montaj 9
Music: emoto music
Audio: Audio Bytes
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