South Africa has best dressed sea rescuers

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

As we learned from a recent campaign out of New Zealand, yetis will not come to your rescue if you get lost in the wilds of that country. However, if you fall from a boat off the South African coast, you can expect some odd creatures to mobilize on your behalf—specifically, guys dressed in chicken costumes; brides on their wedding day; and foam-finger-wearing sports fans. So say Ogilvy’s print ads for the country’s National Sea Rescue Institute.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in