2C Media and The Weather Channel collaborated on a promo for the network's "Hurricane Week." Coined, "Day at the Beach," the spot uses the transformation of familiar scenes to show the destructive force of hurricanes. By now, viewers are also quite familiar with those dreamy Corona ads, the ones that let you eavesdrop on the ultimate picture of tranquility… two comfy chairs on a pristine private beach where the only sound is the surf caressing the shore. This "Hurricane Week" promo, conceived by The Weather Channel's Stephen Clark, takes this setting and introduces a raging hurricane at seemingly mock speed… the unlucky couple scampering off to avoid inclement weather. Shot on a real South Florida beach, this spot incorporated 2C's sheer graphics magic in transforming its ordinary "beach day" live action scene into a veritable nightmare.
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