HISTORY recently called on 2C Creative to produce an image spot reflecting the pulse of our time, while showcasing the television network’s new look. The goal was to reinforce HISTORY as the destination for the bold, relevant stories and celebrators of human history makers, while making the case that history isn’t static, but rather happening around us every day in even the smallest contributions from average people.
Tonally, 2C attempted to focus the message on a positive note and values that might speak to the American heartland, so that the viewer takeaway is one of optimism and thoughtfulness. The agency built a powerful, 60-second narrative from the inauguration speech of President Ronald Reagan. 2C then identified and worked painstakingly to clear use of poignant footage from our nation’s most historical moments to eloquently straddle the line between the past eight years’ liberal climate and the more conservative road ahead.
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
