British Army: This is Belonging

Karmarama, part of Accenture Interactive, today unveils its latest recruitment campaign for the British Army - Army Confidence Lasts a Lifetime. The campaign shines a light on the unique and long-lasting sense of confidence earned in the Army, in contrast to quick hits of confidence that fade fast in the modern world. The campaign is the fourth execution of the ‘This is Belonging’ series, showing how the Army helps recruits build a unique lifelong confidence through strong bonds and support from within in the Army, unique training and the achievements reached along the way. With 89% of Gen-Z believing that self-confidence is important to achieving success in life, but 80% admitting it’s hard to find it in today’s society, the campaign shows how the Army offers an alternative path to achieve this self-belief. The campaign is supported by new research that reveals 80% of Gen-Z believe they could achieve more in life with a stronger sense of self-confidence, with the same amount admitting it’s hard to find long-lasting confidence in today’s society. In a world with the pressures of social media, 72% check their social media channels more than ten times a day and a third of people see ‘likes’ on their posts as a short-term confidence hit. When it comes to long-term confidence, the majority of young people state that achieving a goal (62%) and support from others (53%), helps achieve this. The TV spot follows a metaphorical journey of a soldier confronted with distractions from quick confidence hits, like fast fashion, intensive gym sessions to achieve a ‘beach ready’ body and a night out, set against encouragement from a fellow soldier, demonstrating an unshakeable confidence that belonging in the Army gives.