Leo Burnett has unveiled the latest in their “Favorites” campaign for McDonald’s UK with a new spot entitled “Hunter Gatherer.”
“Hunter Gatherer” — which will appear in a 60-second version online (above) and a 40-second broadcast version — follows a man as he attempts to satisfy his pregnant partner’s food craving while their city is shutting down. He goes to several groceries and convenience stores, all of which are closed, just shutting down for the night, or don’t have what he’s looking for. Finally, the man spots a 24-hour McDonald’s. He returns, McDonald’s bag in hand, to his skeptical partner. When she opens the box, however, it’s filled with the pickles she’s craving. It’s a cute concept, and highlights McDonald’s’ “Hey, we never close” selling point in an imaginative way. (Although it does also raise the question: Can you really go to McDonald’s and order nothing but a box of pickles?) Stick around for credits after the jump.
Credits:
Client – Alistair Macrow & Stephen Hill – McDonald’s UK
Creative Agency – Leo Burnett
Copywriter – Laurie Smith
Art Director – Steve Robertson
Creative Directors – Matt Lee & Pete Heyes
Executive Creative Director – Justin Tindall
Agency Producer – Graeme Light
Media Agency – OMD
Planner (Media Agency) – Kathryn Armstrong & Grace Cowey
Director – James Rouse
Lighting Cameraman – Alex Melman
Production Company – Outsider
Production Company Producer – Tex Travi
Editor – Art Jones (Work Post)
Post-production – MPC
Post Producer – Anandi Peiris
Telecine – George K
Flame – Marcus Moffatt
Audio post-production – Wave
Sound Engineer – Aaron Reynolds
Music Composition – ‘Darlin’ be home soon’, Lovin’ Spoonful