Developed by Goodby Silverstein & Partners, this “Something to Help You Remember” campaign kicks off with a series of 30-second commercials, each opening with a spokesperson informing viewers that Liberty Mutual is going to use a tried-and-true advertising tactic to make its message memorable. The inaugural spot, “Nostalgia,” leans in to the holiday spirit by showing a family on Christmas morning. A boy is delighted when he unwraps a present to reveal that he’s received a Liberty Mutual Insurance policy customized to his family’s needs.
The spot is shot on a DVCAM to give a true holiday-home-video-shot-by-camcorder effect. Throughout the campaign viewers are treated to decidedly over-the-top versions of familiar ad tropes, such as slapstick humor, epic action sequences and tug-at-the-heartstrings nostalgia. Additional six-second ads will also run in digital channels.
Steve Ayson of MJZ served as director on the campaign.
Credits
Client Liberty Mutual Insurance Agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners Jeff Goodby, Rich Silverstein, co-chairmen; Margaret Johnson, chief creative officer; Danny Gonzalez, David Suarez, executive creative directors; Cam Miller, creative director; David Spradlin, art director; Craig Shervin, Josh Hacohen, copywriters; Leila Gage, director of broadcast production; Molly Troy, sr. broadcast producer; Bonnie Wan, head of brand strategy. Production MJZ Steve Ayson, director; Alwin H. Kuchler, DP; Michelle Derrick, production designer; Emma Wilcockson, exec producer; Janet Nowosad, head of production; Ed Callagan, producer. Editorial Rock Paper Scissors Carlos Arias, editor; Ashley Tantillo, assistant editor; Eve Kornblum, managing director; Taylor Colbert, Julianne Watson, producers. VFX/Finishing The Mill Hillary Thomas, exec producer; Bret Aros, associate producer; Mike Cimino, VFX production coordinator; Dan Dixon, shoot supervisor; John Leonti, creative director; Tim Rudgard, 2D led artist; Ed Boldero, 3D lead artist; Ben Smith, Jake Albers, Abigail Riegel, Dylan Streiff, Yukiko Ishiwata, Shauna Prescott, Marisa Chin, 2D artists; Alice Panek, Omar Taher, Micahel Lori, Elizabeth Hammer, Troy Barsness, Ashwani Patel, Ghattamaneni Prakash, Indrajeet Kumar, Matthew Bell, Sameer Dhumal, Vinayak V, 3D artists; Itai Muller, matte painting; Patrick Kipper, motion graphics; Kevin Diaz, Valerie Chernysh, art department. Sound Heard City Keith Reynaud, sound design & mix; Sasha Awn, exec producer.
Stain remover Vanish presents this emotional short film--created by BETC Havas, Sao Paulo, and produced by LOBO--that explores the profound consequences of bullying and highlights the importance of open conversations between parents and children. Titled The Bully Monster, the animated film premiered at the Maquinaria Festival in Rio de Janeiro on February 15 in a special edition featuring family-focused programming.
The film’s protagonist is a boy who experiences bullying at school but keeps silent about his suffering. Isolation turns sadness into insecurity, creating invisible emotional scars that only grow in the absence of dialogue. When his mother notices stains on his uniform, these marks become the starting point for a revealing conversation. As words find space to make themselves heard, the stains begin to fade.
This initiative aligns with the Vanish Saves Your Uniform campaign, which, for the past three years during the back-to-school season, has engaged with parents by positioning the brand as a trusted partner in preserving school uniforms. This year, Vanish decided to broaden the conversation, bringing bullying into the debate as the real stain that can impact a child’s life.
The Bully Monster is being screened as preshow material in movie theaters starting February 20 and will also be available on streaming platforms and digital channels. In addition to the film, the campaign will include out-of-home activations and school initiatives through a partnership with Abrace – Preventive Programs, the founding organization of the “Bullying-Free Schools” program, which has been equipping institutions with resources to combat school violence for 12 years.
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