Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), a global provider of HR solutions and workforce management software, rolled out this spot from agency Zambezi set to a reimagined version of the song “Manic Monday.”
Titled “Morning Routine,” the :30–directed by John Merizelde and Kelsey Laroche of production company Florence–showcases a variety of perspectives of the pre-work routine. The spot opens on a businesswoman choosing an outfit, then continues to a man drinking his morning coffee while he shaves, a mother rushing out the door, and a nurse with prosthetic limbs grabbing his bike to commute to his job at a hospital. While the people are diverse, they have one thing in common – they show up for their employers each day. Despite the chaos weekday mornings can bring, the spot transitions to show each person arriving to work with the sense of belonging that comes from being supported with the help of UKG’s solutions.
Credits
Client Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Agency Zambezi Gavin Lester, chief creative officer; Matt Sherman, creative director; David Satterfield, sr. copywriter; Tracey Chan, sr. art director; Norman Brown, design director; Andrew Gage, director of integrated production; Marina Korzon, sr. producer; Matt Valdepena, digital producer; Jill Burgeson, chief strategy officer; Dalit Zagorini, strategy director; Allison Newell, brand strategist. Production Florence John Merizelde, Kelsey Laroche, directors; Htat Htut, DP; Jarad Anderson, Ryan Huffman, Valerie Bush, exec producers; Julio Mata Jr., line producer. Postproduction The Den Eric Alexander-Hughes, editor; Tara Wall, assistant editor; Kevin Feller, mixer; Gabriel Sanchez, VFX artist; Mary Ellen Duggan, exec producer, postproduction; Pamela Cohen, post producer. Music “Manic Monday” written by Prince. Mophonics. Arrangement by Mophonics; Stephan Altman, executive creative director/partner; Shelley Altman, head of production/partner. Color Company 3 Siggy Ferstl, colorist.
Johnnie Walker wraps up the year with an inspiring campaign that is a direct and bold response to those who would question the strength of women. Created by AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil, this anthem film--“Forte São Elas” (“Strong are the Women”) starring actress Alice Braga--references one of the most iconic productions in the brand’s history worldwide:”The Man Who Walked Around The World.”
Produced by Surreal Hotel Arts, directed by Lu Villaça, and featuring an original soundtrack by Cabaret Studio, “Forte São Elas” shows Braga walking as she describes how strength plays an essential role in the daily life of every woman. Whether facing stereotypes or countless other barriers, women are the masters of their own choices and stay true to their journeys.
“The campaign recognizes the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes. And when they say that whisky is too strong for women, we will tell them: it’s the women who are strong,” said Andrea Rubim, head of marketing for Johnnie Walker.
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