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 Driving represents freedom and independence - until a split-second lapse takes it away. National Safe Driving Week reminds Canadian drivers how quickly cell phone distraction can cost everything: your safety, your licence and your future. This social campaign runs from December 1 - December 8, and is a joint effort from Canada Safety Council and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. VIEW THE 3 SPOTS  For years, Uber has been committed to transforming urban mobility. Today, the company takes a decisive new step in its shift toward quieter, more environmentally conscious electric mobility. In its latest campaign created with Buzzman, Uber turns silence into a statement. VIEW THE SPOT  With âCarry the lightâ, Jung von Matt DONAU tells a deeply human Christmas story for Erste Group â inspired by the most famous journey in the world.â¨At its centre is a small, weak donkey that no one believes in â until he suddenly plays a crucial role in a story that will change the world. Itâs a story about compassion, faith and self-belief, told from the perspective of a humble donkey which carries the greatest burden of all.VIEW THE SPOT Toyota: Hellas Escape Vehicle A new campaign for Toyota Hellas looks, at first glance, like a Ford ad - because for Toyota, it doesnât matter what car a woman drives, as long as she drives away from an abusive relationship. In Greece, gender-based violence remains a critical issue: 37% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality. The country ranks 26th out of 28 European nations on the Gender Equality Index. Yet at a moment when support for survivors should be increasing, global funding for NGOs addressing gender-based violence is being cut. Toyota Hellas chose to step in and become an 'escape vehicle' for survivors by financially supporting DIOTIMA, an NGO that offers free legal and psychosocial services to women experiencing abuse.VIEW THE SPOT VIEW THE AD  It may seem strange, but Lebanese students have never been taught a unified history of the countryâs period following independence. To change this, on the occasion of Independence Day, An-Nahar launched the 'Untaught History Edition,' a documented presentation of pivotal events in modern Lebanese history, chapters that never made it into school textbooks. The daily issue, designed in collaboration with IMPACT BBDO, hit newsstands unlike any previous edition, its pages compiling the missing events, conflicts, turning points, and major transformations that generations of Lebanese students have never studied since 1943. For decades, Lebanonâs history remained a subject of controversy and political wrangling, leaving students without a complete picture of their countryâs past.VIEW THE SPOT  Following romantic Christmas cliff hangers and stag do adventures, one final question remains: will Kevin and Katie the Carrot make it down the aisle for the most highly anticipated wedding of the year? Developed by McCann in Manchester, in a whirlwind of festive heroism, best man Kelvin the Carrot succeeds in bringing Kevin back just in time for the wedding. But, like all the great Christmas stories, there is one final twist that might threaten Kevin and Katieâs chance of saying 'I do.' As Katie makes her magical walk down the aisle, reunited, Kevin and Katie are brimming with love and anticipation. VIEW THE SPOT  Following a staycation stint at a familiar Scottish castle, Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler has swapped British winter days for something brighter - checking into a sunshine filled giant 3D billboard on a busy London street. Joe, the former England rugby player and mental health advocate has partnered with loveholidays to highlight how the dark winter months impact our wellbeing, and why booking a holiday can be the ultimate mood booster. VIEW 3 OUTDOORS North Star: BrainrotChicken Licken: Soul Food In what can only be described as the most ambitious aid initiative since Live Aid (but with better chicken), Chicken Licken has officially declared a global soul crisis. According to the Chicken Licken Soul barometer, the world is at dangerously low levels of soul. The cure? Soul Food®, the one thing the rest of the world is lacking. The #SoulFood2TheWorld campaign is South Africa's way of saying, "Askies world, you clearly need some of this." Visit soulfood2theworld.com for full details on how to become a certified Soulfluencer⢠and help solve the global soul shortage. Use #SoulFood2TheWorld to show the world what they're missing.VIEW THE CONCEPT SKF: The Patent Bay With protectionism on the rise, SKF has challenged convention with a new initiative that celebrates openness over ownership. The Patent Bay is a real, fully legal platform for sharing technologies that could reduce environmental impact, introduced through a campaign inspired by the free-sharing spirit of the early internet. VIEW THE CONCEPT Canva: All Purpose Kween Canva Pro has teamed up with GIGIL Philippines to demonstrate that itâs an all-purpose platform built to support small and medium sized business owners (SMBs). Their latest campaign features the âAll-Purpose Kweenâ Yasmin, a popular Filipino influencer known for her many talents, from singing and comedy to spoken word poetry, business, and more. VIEW THE CONCEPT  On the occasion of the International Day for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, the Vicki Bernadet Foundation, a leading organisation in the fight against child sexual abuse (CSA) has launched its new awareness campaign, 'A Minute of No Silence'. This initiative seeks to focus on raising a voice for victims of child sexual abuse. Created altruistically by Ogilvy, with production and post-production by Hogarth, 'A Minute of No Silence' represents the seventh campaign the agency has carried out for the organisation. With this new initiative, the Vicki Bernadet Foundation redoubles its efforts to raise awareness in society, which is crucial for the necessary protection of children. VIEW THE SPOT  As part of the Department for Transportâs road safety campaign, âTHINK!â, FCB London has unveiled a hard-hitting new ad and creative platform showing the consequences of drug driving. Featuring an online and social film, the campaign shows how one decision can have devastating consequences for your life. The film begins in the car, with a young man in the driverâs seat. The seat transforms into a seat of consequences: the aftermath of the car crash, a medical examination in the police station, a courtroom dock as heâs sentenced, alone in his prison cell. The rotating camera technique puts the driving seat at the centre of the action. One seat, one bad decision, many consequences.VIEW THE SPOT GQ Pro: Scrubs GQ Pro MED SCRUBS, in collaboration with Accenture Song Thailand, aims to elevate hospital scrubs beyond workwear. The first challenge was to âredesign scrubs from the ground up.â After over two years of research and development, listening to medical professionals, the result was âScrubs Designed by Designers and Medical Professionalsâ to establish the standard for scrubs worthy of being awarded.VIEW THE SPOT  Leo Thailandâs latest campaign, âAlways Here for Youâ, delivers a heartwarming reminder of the irreplaceable comfort of human connection in a world increasingly captivated by technology. Created for NESCAFE Blend & Brew, the film highlights the simple, grounding moments that bring people together. For more than three decades, this beloved, delicious & comforting coffee has graced Thai homes. VIEW THE SPOT  Central Department Store and Wolf BKK continue their quirky, humorous campaigns with their end of year holiday campaign. As the year comes to an end and the season of celebration and gift-giving returns, most retailers lean into familiar themes of warmth, family, and generosity toward others. Beyond gifting for friends, partners, or family, Central invites everyone to give a gift to themselves through the Central Black Midnight Sale, the biggest event of the year across all four annual sales. VIEW THE SPOT Cabot's Australia : Wood Calls For Cabots Cabotâs new platform âWood Calls for Cabotâsâ reconnects Aussies with their timber, a material that naturally comforts and protects us, but is too often neglected until itâs too late to revive.The work gives wooden objects a voice in the most dramatic way possible â making them impossible to ignore. At the same time, it transforms every timber knot around the country into a mini Cabotâs ambassador, reminding Aussies of the brand in the most unexpected places.VIEW THE SPOT PLAY THE RADIO SPOT McDonalds: Golden Arches Directors CutNBoost Mobile: Works Its Arse OffGovernment Of Rio de Janeiro: Strawberry Emphysema Public awareness campaign against smoking, with a focus on electronic cigarettes (âvapesâ). The goal is to warn the publicâespecially young peopleâabout the health risks associated with their use, debunking the idea that they are less harmful than traditional cigarettes.VIEW THE 3 ADS  In a market crowded with âone-size-fits-allâ promises, the campaign uses humor and absurdity to make a clear point: just because an accessory can fit doesnât mean itâs the right fit. From lavender-scented birthday candles to toy binoculars on a jungle explorer, the films highlight why choosing original Volkswagen accessories mattersâfor seamless integration, safety, and durability.VIEW THE 3 ADS  In a move shifting from traditional awareness campaigns to tangible utility, Laisha womenâs magazine has announced a permanent alteration to its printing format. Starting this week, the spine of every weekly issue will prominently feature the anonymous domestic violence helpline number, *6724.VIEW THE 3 ADS MAS: Even Smart Cars Have Dumb Moments Many cars on the road today are kitted out with smart safety technology â sensors that warn you about potential collisions, lane drifting, disengaged seatbelts and more. But when all those beeps and chimes start firing at once, things can quickly turn chaotic. The very tech designed to keep you safe can become so distracting that it ends up causing the collision.VIEW THE SPOT KFC: The Hand Checked Bucket CHALLENGE :When KFC set out to create a collaboration, we knew we didnât want just another logo slap. We wanted a true cultural moment, the kind that could only happen when two icons meet in a way that feels fresh, fun, and unmistakably KFC.So we turned to Butterbear, the beloved character with a surprisingly tasty twist. Fans have long joked online that Butterbearâs paws look like crispy fried chicken. Itâs a social whisper we turned into a cultural clucking. VIEW THE SPOT  What many see as noise, disorder, even behaviours that feel forced â could these actually be forms of play? Together with the Geng Foundation, we invite everyone to experience a few very special games created by a group of children with disabilities.Through their games, we rediscover what âplayâ can meanâ and come to better understand these children with unique ways of engaging with the world.VIEW THE SPOT  Thereâs a whole quiver of pseudo-scientific arguments people pull out to defend driving while impaired by marijuana. âIt heightens my senses.â âHelps me focus.â âItâs way safer than driving drunk.â Arbitrary statements like these are easier to accept, and impossible to condemn, in the context of casual conversation. But theyâre exposed for what they are when dragged into the harsh light of serious consequences.VIEW THE SPOT  A journey through the heart of India, to celebrate trees and their relation with people, especially the one with fruits and how itâs beautifully brought alive by Naturals Ice Cream.VIEW THE SPOT  Irish National Lottery celebrates Christmas generosity of spirit with Folk VMLDublin, Ireland. November 19th, 2025The Irish National Lottery has unveiled its new Christmas campaign. It is the next chapter of the brandâs long term platform Dreams Waiting to Happen created by Folk VML. It brings a warm, human story to screens at a time of year when generosity of spirit feels especially meaningful. VIEW THE SPOT  This campaign for WhatsApp's Voice and Video Notes is designed to empower and include new users. Especially those in rural India who are not comfortable with reading and typing to also start enjoying the benefits of casual messaging. The launch of the campaign â 'Baatan Hi Baatan Mein' (Love in a few words) condenses and communicates decadesâworth of lived experience. Of how texting can engender deep bonds with friends and family. VIEW THE SPOT  Building on the recent suburbs campaign film 'In Good Time', Uber has created its first-ever national holiday film, 'Close'.â Created by agency Mother and directed by MJZ's Michael Spiccia, the film shows the important role Uber can play in bringing families together over the Christmas period. The film follows a young woman waiting just minutes for her Uber at the airport before heading to see her father for the holidays. VIEW THE SPOT  âGoogle Pixel has unveiled 'Itâs Pixel, actually,' a social campaign that aims to capture the hearts of the nation this festive ad season, by masterfully tapping into the enduring cultural phenomenon of Universal Pictures and Working Titleâs celebrated Christmas classic, Love Actually. Starring original cast members Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who played lovestruck lad Sam in the film, and Martine McCutcheon, who played Natalie, the prime ministerâs secret crush, the creative draws inspiration from some of the filmâs most famed scenes to showcase the cinematic capabilities of the Google Pixel 10, particularly its innovative Pro Res Zoom technology.VIEW THE SPOT  This Thanksgiving, FanDuel has invited fans and bettors to âPass The Legâ with a revolutionary new group build feature that allows users to build bets together with friends and family, directly in the app. Whether gathered together at their in-laws' tense tables, crammed together on uncomfortable couches, or huddled together at Turkey Trot start-lines, FanDuel users can start a parlay, then âpass the legâ to fellow bettors in their circle via text to up the ante and make things more fun, together. Each friend then adds a leg to create a group parlay, betting together like never before.VIEW THE SPOT  Post Malone will headline this yearâs Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show - and the moment delivers more than entertainment. It marks the national launch of The Salvation Armyâs 135th Red Kettle Campaign on CBS. The announcement was created in partnership with the Cowboys and developed by independent creative agency LERMA/ (The Salvation Armyâs long-standing creative AOR) alongside PR firm Genuine Article, director Chris Villa, editor Matthew Vietze, and executive producers Harrison Corwin and Drew Ferguson.VIEW THE SPOT  To celebrate the arrival of Greek frozen products Alfa in Canada, Sid Lee was brought in to design their first advertising campaign in the country. Still relatively unknown in Canada, Alfa products are a true institution in Greece. Alfaâs pastries are authentic. Made in Greece with fresh ingredients, they stand firmly within the purest Greek tradition. Inspired by a well-known Greek custom, celebrating by smashing plates, the Smashing Good campaign (Bon à tout casser) was born. VIEW THE SPOT  We took advantage of the insight that lots of people dress up as food on Halloween to show that wherever thereâs food, thereâs always a Pepsi with it.VIEW THE 3 ADS  To celebrate Halloween in a different way, we recorded the night sounds of the Guayaquil General Cemetery, turned them into symphonic scores and created an event to commemorate "Sounds From Beyond", a selection of horror film classics performed by the symphony orchestra of maestro Patricio Jaramillo.VIEW THE 5 ADS  Expedia Cruises knows that when we let go, we can free ourselves from predictability. Today's travelers prefer to feel flexible, open to anything, and want the inside track on all the best options possible. This campaign gave our audience permission to free themselves from the restraints of traditional travel experiences by leveraging advice from seasoned travel experts, Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultants. We let them know that âunexpectedâ should always be their expectation when they book with those who have been there.VIEW THE 4 ADS Elimination Of Violence Against Women: Not Born For A Beating A self-initiated social awareness project created for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Submitted as a two-format entry: a print poster and a short video.The visual portrays a woman reduced to a punching bag, illustrating how abuse dehumanizes the victim and urging women not to wait for the next blow, but to reach out for help.Headline: âYou were not born for beating.âSupporting line: âDonât wait for the next punch. Reach out to someone you trust.âVIEW THE SPOT VIEW THE 2 ADS |
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