It’s hard to relate to, as below freezing temperatures continue here in the northeast US, but in New Zealand people are just returning from summer holiday. Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand has launched a new campaign for L&P in an attempt to help Kiwis hold on to that summer feeling as they return to work and school.
Beginning this week, L&P is offering people in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch “the chance to swap their shoes for jandals, bring a bit of summer to their workplace, or even take an impromptu urban dip to cool off.” It’s an interesting outdoor campaign for a product that many associate with summer. And who wouldn’t want a free towel or flip-flops (jandals if you’re in New Zealand, apparently)?
As Saatchi & Saatchi creative director Guy Roberts explains, “We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling when the holidays are over and we’re forced to hang up our togs, get back into our work clothes and re-join the commuter crowds to work or Uni. You’re back at your desk and reduced to watching the best days of summer from your office or classroom window. For many kiwis, L&P and summer go hand in hand and we hope this campaign will help kiwis hold on to that great summer feeling just a little bit longer.”
The campaign will roll out over the next six weeks, with “a range of customised ad-shels, street posters and promotional partnerships.” As the brightest thing we have to look forward to in this region is a weekend with temperatures in the 40s, I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels a little envious hearing about this campaign. Stick around for credits after the jump. Credits
Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand
Client: Coca-Cola Amatil NZ Ltd Wendy Rayner, Raquel Guttenbeil
Executive Creative Director: Antonio Navas
Creative Directors: Corey Chalmers, Guy Roberts
Creatives: Phil Hickes, Arnya Karaitiana, Sarah Litwin-Schmidt, Emily Drake,Charlie Godinet, Kat Tadaki, Simon Neumegen
Agency Content Producer: Joshua Forsman
Designers: Rob Flynn, Ross Davies, Sam Stradwick
Animation: Tomas CottlePrint Producer: Tias Somers
Head of Operations: Heath Davy
Business Director: Shelley Winsor
Account Director: Katja Green