Ty Burrell portrays Modern Family character Phil Dunphy in this spot which taps into his “Phil’s-osophies” platform–except this time he touches upon the ways Realtors provide a competitive advantage in the home buying process. Titled “Ball,” this piece reinforces the National Association of Realtors (NAR) mantra that we need a Realtor rather than just a real estate agent to make the most out of the housing market. Dunphy is clearly a Realtor and affirms so in “Modern Family,” weaving the NAR message into a recent episode of the primetime series.
That message is then echoed comedically in this commercial in which Dunphy talks about the quick cat-like reflexes needed to capitalize on housing/real estate opportunities. To demonstrate his reflexes, he is supposed to grab a fast approaching ball thrown from off screen towards him–only to fail multiple times.
Modern Family creators Christopher Lloyd and Steve Levitan directed “Ball” for Arnold Worldwide.
Credits
Client National Association of Realtors Agency Arnold Worldwide Jim Elliott, global chief creative officer; Sean McBride, EVP/executive creative director; Nate Donabed, VP/creative director (art); Josh Kahn, VP/creative director (copy); Liz Breen, copywriter; Ashley Herrin, art director; Sean Vernaglia, sr. broadcast producer; Jake Williams, assistant broadcast producer; Dayna Stanley, art producer; Kathy McMann, VP director of art production. Media Agency Havas Media/Cake Greg James, chief strategy officer; Stacy Fuller, head of content. Havas Media North America; Jenna Fidellow, SVP/general manager Cake. Network ABC Jeffrey Weinstock, VP/creative director; Jessica Popper, director, integrated marketing; Andy Staub, coordinator. Production Moving Parts Christopher Lloyd, Steve Levitan, directors; Chad Cooperman, exec producer; Jon Goldberg, line producer. Jim Bogdonas, cinematographer. Editorial Brendan Murphy, editor. Music Tommy Fields
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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