Recruitment

Fri 26 Apr 2013 in Recruit, SSF Tokyo

現在SSFではWebプロデューサーを緊急募集しています(採用者決定次第、応募締切とします)。

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*書類選考の上、通過された方のみ、こちらからご連絡をさせていただきます。
*応募書類の返却はいたしませんので、あらかじめご了承下さい。

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Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo Unleashes Horror Onto Young Creatives In Japan

Wed 17 Apr 2013 in SSF Tokyo
The Showing

"The Showing"

Agency to host inaugural Portfolio Night in Tokyo. Releases short film in the Japanese Horror Film genre tradition.

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo has created and released a short film entitled The Showing that exaggerates the anxiety young creative talent can face when presenting their portfolios to senior level top creative directors.

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo has created and released a short film entitled The Showing that exaggerates the anxiety young creative talent can face when presenting their portfolios to senior level top creative directors.
You can view The Showing at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrarWsNS1Kk
The film is designed to generate awareness & participation for the first ever Portfolio Night in Tokyo. PN gives junior creatives the chance to have their work reviewed by leading local creative directors from multiple agencies. A sort of “speed-dating for creatives”. Many cities around the world participate simultaneously every May 22. But Japan’s advertising industry hadn’t given Portfolio Night the chance until now. In order to break through the status quo, Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon had to create something very out of the ordinary to reach the target audience of young creatives and industry leaders alike.
“For young creative talent, sitting in-front of creative directors while they examine and comment on your work is a classic paradox: you want your work to be seen by them yet at the same time you’re terrified of how they will judge it.” explains Phillip Rubel, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo. “We felt this is not unlike the experience of going to a horror movie – you’re simultaneously scared yet uncontrollably attracted.  We decided to focus on this paradox and create a scenario on film that creatives can emotionally identify with.”
Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon partnered with Japanese horror film director Koji Shiraishi, producer Bruce Nachbar, Set and Cutters to produce a film that is truly representative of the classic Japanese horror film genre.
For further information please contact:
Phillip Rubel, CEO Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo: T: +81.3.6438.1268; E: phil.rubel@ssftokyo.com
Learn more about Portfolio Night 11 and its City Hosts at www.portfolionight.com. Portfolio Night 11 is made possible by the support of its Global Sponsors, iStockphoto, bringing a rich collection of user-generated content possibilities to creatives around the world; Pantone, enriching Portfolio Night with color expertise and potential; and VCU Brandcenter, providing thousands of students with the tools and resources for a perfectly polished portfolio.

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo has created and released a short film entitled The Showing that exaggerates the anxiety young creative talent can face when presenting their portfolios to senior level top creative directors.

You can view The Showing at: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrarWsNS1Kk

The film is designed to generate awareness & participation for the first ever Portfolio Night in Tokyo. PN gives junior creatives the chance to have their work reviewed by leading local creative directors from multiple agencies. A sort of “speed-dating for creatives”. Many cities around the world participate simultaneously every May 22. But Japan’s advertising industry hadn’t given Portfolio Night the chance until now. In order to break through the status quo, Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon had to create something very out of the ordinary to reach the target audience of young creatives and industry leaders alike.

“For young creative talent, sitting in-front of creative directors while they examine and comment on your work is a classic paradox: you want your work to be seen by them yet at the same time you’re terrified of how they will judge it.” explains Phillip Rubel, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo. “We felt this is not unlike the experience of going to a horror movie – you’re simultaneously scared yet uncontrollably attracted.  We decided to focus on this paradox and create a scenario on film that creatives can emotionally identify with.”

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon partnered with Japanese horror film director Koji Shiraishi, producer Bruce Nachbar, Set and Cutters to produce a film that is truly representative of the classic Japanese horror film genre.

For further information please contact:

Phillip Rubel, CEO Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo: T: +81.3.6438.1268; E: phil.rubel@ssftokyo.com

Learn more about Portfolio Night 11 and its City Hosts at www.portfolionight.com. Portfolio Night 11 is made possible by the support of its Global Sponsors, iStockphoto, bringing a rich collection of user-generated content possibilities to creatives around the world; Pantone, enriching Portfolio Night with color expertise and potential; and VCU Brandcenter, providing thousands of students with the tools and resources for a perfectly polished portfolio.

 

 

 

David, The Ultimate Barista?

Thu 28 Mar 2013 in SSF Tokyo, Work
Michelangelo’s David

Michelangelo’s David


Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece comes to life to teach Japan about authentic Italian coffee for De’Longhi

For over 500 years Michelangelo’s David has watched people watching him. And he’s observed how people enjoy real Italian espresso in the cafes of Firenze. But when he learns that the people of Japan have not had the chance to fall in love with the authentic brew he decides to go to Tokyo himself to spread the word. Who better to teach Japan about how to make real authentic Italian coffee than one of the most recognized and iconic Italian masterpieces.

That’s the premise for our De’Longhi espresso machine campaign. Three viral films launch in succession: showing David coming to Japan; meeting a girl & going on a date; and even experiencing a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony; all while on his quest to introduce De’Longhi’s “bean to cup” authentic espresso based coffee machines.

In addition to the videos released on YouTube [http://youtu.be/UKmsxOiPj4Y ] you can also find David teaching how to create great espresso based coffees on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/delonghiespresso.jp] and on the campaign website [http://barista.delonghi.co.jp]. There is even a contest where people are invited to submit their own “pose” photo competing with David expressing their enjoyment of De’Longhi espresso (fully clothed photos only please!).

Other campaign components include having people complete a short quiz after viewing the film in order to enter a contest to win a trip to Italy. De’Longhi Tasting Cafe’s have been set up in 2 locations in popular shopping areas in addition to campaign displays, demonstrations and sampling within stores.

“Our research showed that Japanese consumers had a very high recognition level and appreciation for David. He was the perfect choice to help us extoll the product superiority and Italian authenticity of the brand”, explains Phillip Rubel, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo. “Delonghi’s whole bean to cup process instead of competitors’ machine’s pre-ground coffee cartridges methodology is a big differentiator, and we wanted an authentic Italian icon to help us get the point across.”

“We created an over-the-top personality for David, to help us get a smile and a chuckle from the viewers” describes ACD Takahisa Hashimoto. “He’s a bit of a flirt, is clearly an Italian football fan based on his actions in the second video, but takes his coffee very seriously.”

“Japanese consumers truly appreciate and desire authenticity in a wide range of products. They are willing to pay a premium if the product meets their high standards. We think De’Longhi espresso machines delivers the quality and also provides the opportunity for consumers to enjoy a wide variety of espresso based drinks” says Atsuo Sugimoto, President of De’Longhi Japan. “This campaign will help us open up the possibilities for people to experience an authentic Italian coffee world within their own homes.”

For further information please contact:

Phillip Rubel, CEO Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo: T: +81.3.6438.1269;  E: phil.rubel@ssftokyo.com

Atsuo Sugimoto, President De’Longhi Japan Corp: T: +81.3.6860.5533; E: atsuo.sugimoto@delonghi.co.jp

 

 

 

Recruitment

Thu 21 Mar 2013 in Recruit, SSF Tokyo

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*実務経験5年以上

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*書類選考の上、通過された方のみ、こちらからご連絡をさせていただきます。
*応募書類の返却はいたしませんので、あらかじめご了承下さい。

その他、ご不明な点等ありましたら、下記アドレスまでご連絡下さい。
hr.tokyo@ssftokyo.com

 

 

Scalp Stress – It’s A Guy Thing Too! h&s for men campaign introduces their first “head spa” shampoo for men in Japan

Thu 14 Mar 2013 in SSF Tokyo, Work
H&S for Men

H&S for Men

Until now, guys in Japan have had to sneak their wife or girlfriend’s spa shampoo to get the benefits of a healthy scalp. P&G has brought to bear its 50 years of research & experience with scalp treatment for the benefit of men to have full and thick hair, and the confidence that goes along with it, thanks to h&s for men.

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon’s multimedia campaign for h&s for men launches this week with a TV commercial featuring actor Takashi Sorimachii. We chose Mr. Sorimachi because he is so well known for being a perfectionist and for the intensive time he invests in preparation to whatever task is at hand, whether it pertains to his professional or private life.

In fact, during the commercial shoot Mr. Sorimachi asked to redo the running scene many times, amazing us with his pursuit of the perfect run. By the time Mr. Sorimachi was satisfied with his performance, even the professional athletic coach consulting on the shoot said admiringly “There is nothing more for me to teach.” We believe Mr. Sorimachi’s approach in not unlike h&s for men’s approach: upfront preparation gives you the confidence to be able to perform at your best.

You can see for yourself at http://www.hs-men.jp/

 

 

 

Cutting Through The Marketing Maze

Wed 27 Feb 2013 in SSF Tokyo

maze-IMG_0633a

The agency recently celebrated the unveiling of our new giant mural hanging in our lobby. The artwork reflects the complicated & challenging times brands face nowadays and how Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon helps our clients cut through the marketing maze regardless of how impossible it may seem. The artwork was conceived by one of our designers, Akane Yamamoto, after a hotly held design competition among several agency staff. The entire agency cast votes to select the winning design. Congratulations Yamamoto san!
 

 

 

Recruitment

Fri 22 Feb 2013 in Recruit, SSF Tokyo

現在SSFではセールスプロモーションのスペシャリストを緊急募集しています(採用者決定次第、応募締切とします)。

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・SPプランナー

*実務経験者のみ、英語力尚可

履歴書(写真添付)・職務経歴書を、下記送付先までお送り下さい。

送付先:
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*書類選考の上、通過された方のみ、こちらからご連絡をさせていただきます。
*応募書類の返却はいたしませんので、あらかじめご了承下さい。

その他、ご不明な点等ありましたら、下記アドレスまでご連絡下さい。
hr.tokyo@ssftokyo.com

 

 

バレンタインデー

Thu 21 Feb 2013 in About Us, News, SSF Tokyo
Valentines Day 2013 at SSF Tokyo

Valentines Day 2013 at SSF Tokyo

Valentine’s Day!!!

In Japan, it is customary for the girls to show love to the guys with chocolates and gifts.
(Lovely country isn’t it boys?!)

So every year, the girls of SSF put their hearts & brains together and think of a fun way to show some love to the boys.
This year, as SSF has grown to have so many boys with unique characters, the girls decided a single cake just wouldn’t do.
We decided to order individually customized valentine cupcakes that showcase each boy’s individual personalities and characters.

The girls came up with the images they had for the boys (this was the fun part!) and our lovely designers Haruka and Akane turned them into a simple iconic designs.

And TADAAAA!!

30 beautifully designed cupcakes to fit each of our boys!
Surf boards, takoyaki, soccer balls, blue sweaters, rugby balls, cigarettes, stripes, capsule hotels, hunting caps, GOD…
My they all look so cute and yuuuuuuuummmmy!!!

We had the boys come up one by one and pick out the cupcake they thought was theirs.
Surprisingly, the boys really knew themselves well, or should we say the girls knew the boys well?
Either ways, it was great fun guessing and getting to know what people thought of the boys and what the boys thought of themselves.
A really fun Valentine’s Day at the office.

Well done girls. We really raised the bar on this one.
Boys, I hope you’re already preparing for your 3倍返し(3 times back) on White Day!*

Happy Valentines!!

* March 14th when the boys give back to the girls who gave them Valentine’s day gifts.

 

 

 

Hugging For Chocolate In The Land Of Bows

Mon 4 Feb 2013 in SSF Tokyo
The Love and Hug Campaign

The Love and Hug Campaign

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo Launches Godiva “Love & Hug” Integrated Campaign for Valentine’s Day

“In Japan it is not common to see overt physical displays of affection in public places. In other words, this is a nation that bows to each other rather than hugs in public. This is quite different compared to some places in Europe and the Americas where hugging and kissing is a common part of greeting friends and family.  With Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon’s help, Godiva is out to change that, at least for Valentines Day”, explains Jérôme Chouchan, Managing Director of Godiva in Japan.

The campaign rewards people for hugging a specially engineered mannequin. Each hug given the mannequin is measured and rated using technology built into the dummy. The hugger receives a certificate rating their hug quality and a photo of them hugging the dummy is uploaded onto the Godiva campaign site as well as their personal Facebook page. They receive a prize for their effort and can potentially win a more substantial gift. On the campaign site you can even send a virtual hug to someone using an online game created by the agency.

The thinking behind the campaign is simple: Make the participation component irresistible. It breaks through the cultural status quo of Valentine gift giving in Japan in a playful way and encourages people to actively participate in the real world and online.

For those of you reading this blog outside of Japan, you may be surprised to learn that the tradition of Valentine’s Day is different in Japan than in other places. On Valentine’s Day, women give gifts to men. Then one month later on White Day, men reciprocate with gifts to the women who previously gave them gifts. We felt there was room to inject some unexpected emotional value into Valentine’s Day by asking women to actually express their feelings in a physical way by hugging the mannequin in public and uploading their experience onto social media so it can be shared.

This campaign reflects the emotional brand values of Godiva and has an impact on the popular culture in a fun and unusual way.

The mannequin hugging booth will make appearances at various Godiva store locations around Japan. So far thousands of people have lined up to hug the mannequin and post their photos. Momentum online and at the actual store locations will intensify as Valentine’s Day nears.

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/GodivaLoveandHug

Campaign Site: http://www.godivaloveandhug.jp

The public press is also starting to notice the campaign.  Coverage includes stories by  TV Asahi and Fuji Television. You can view the Metropolis Magazine coverage in English at: http://youtu.be/Nu-scS3qj0Y

 

 

 

h&s reveals “scalp power” as new h&s TVC launches

Tue 15 Jan 2013 in SSF Tokyo

hs-jan13

Saatchi and Saatchi Fallon Tokyoが制作する最初のTVCMの
全国オンエアが開始されました。
「洗うだけでは地肌の悩みはケアできないという事実とともに、“地肌力”という新しい提案を、確かな説得力をともなって日本にデビューさせることを目指しました。エンドーサーとして、“ゴッドハンド エステティシャン”として知られる高橋ミカさんを起用。地肌力を取り戻すことによってはじめて美しい髪が生まれることをh&sが証明する、まずはそういったドラマを日本の消費者に知っていただければと考えています」シニアクリエイティブディレクター 服部タカユキ
h&sのさらなる展開にご期待ください。
Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo’s first  television commercial for P&G’s h&s premiered on major stations in Japan today.
Senior Creative Director Takayuki Hattori explains the TV spot’s concept: “For the first time, this commercial introduces the concept of jihadaryoku [power of scalp].  Well known esthetician “God Hand” Takahashi Mika is featured explaining jihadaryoku, articulating the fact that it is only when jihadaryoku is restored, that healthy and beautiful hair grows.”
As the brand begins to pick up momentum, jihadaryoku is a powerful way to explain how h&s can enhance the health & beauty of hair.
 

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo’s first  television commercial for P&G’s h&s premiered on major stations in Japan today.

Senior Creative Director Takayuki Hattori explains the TV spot’s concept: “For the first time, this commercial introduces the concept of jihadaryoku [power of scalp].  Well known esthetician “God Hand” Takahashi Mika is featured explaining jihadaryoku, articulating the fact that it is only when jihadaryoku is restored, that healthy and beautiful hair grows.”

As the brand begins to pick up momentum, jihadaryoku is a powerful way to explain how h&s can enhance the health & beauty of hair.

 

 

 

Akira Kamiutsuri Joins Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo as ECD

Wed 9 Jan 2013 in About Us, SSF Tokyo
Akira Kamiutsuri

Akira Kamiutsuri

Following an exhaustive search, Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo has awarded Akira Kamiutsuri with the role of Executive Creative Director.

“We’ve experienced rapid growth over the past year with existing and new clients over a wide range of categories plus we’ve hired a lot of up & coming young creative talent. So we needed to find a creative leader who has quite a diverse range of skills.” explains CEO Phillip Rubel. “Kamiutsuri has proven himself in the past with clients such as P&G, Volkswagen, SC Johnson, Nestle, Unilever, Dell… the list goes on. He is also motivated to mentor our rising stars. So he’s a great talent find as well as a creative leadership partner.”

Kamiutsuri’s agency experience includes Grey, JWT, DDB, Leo Burnett, and Draft FCB. His trophy shelf includes awards from Cannes, New York Festivals, Tokyo International Movie Festival, Nikkei and many others.

“I’m  impressed with SSF Tokyo’s rapid growth and progressive approach.” Kamiutsuri commented, “SSF is one of the very few agencies in Japan that develops truly integrated media neutral campaign ideas. We don’t think digital vs. ATL vs BTL. We think about what’s the best idea that will develop an emotional connection between brand and consumer. That’s what’s needed in today’s multi-screen world. I’m delighted to work with the entire team. The company culture is wonderful and the momentum is exciting.”

 

 

 

SSF Tokyo welcomes Procter & Gamble h&s

Fri 13 Jul 2012 in SSF Tokyo
Welcome Proctor & Gamble h&s
 

 

Marine Stewardship Council: Aiming For Responsible Fishing and Shopping

Mon 4 Jun 2012 in SSF Tokyo, Work
Marine Stewardship Council

Did you know that Japanese eat an average of 66kg of seafood per person, per year? As the world’s fourth largest seafood consumer, loving seafood must go beyond our plates – we must be accountable and protect the future of fish stocks.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is the London-based global NPO working with fisheries, seafood processers, distributors, scientists, conservation groups and the public to promote the best sustainable methodology for insuring the future of seafood. Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo has been helping the MSC spread their message and gain support amongst the suppliers, distribution chain and ultimately consumers in Japan.

MSC’s strategy utilizes its eco label and fishery certification programme to recognize and reward sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with MSC partners to transform the seafood business into a fully sustainable system.

SSF has developed a series of assets aimed at educating and influencing people to look for the eco label, thereby assuring that the seafood they are purchasing has the MSC’s “wild capture fishery certification”. The core message reminds us all that how we fish today directly impacts our ability to fish tomorrow. While originally intended for Japan, MSC intends to use these creative assets in other markets as well.

 

 

 

GO MO! Go Mobile! SSF Helps Google Help Business Build Mobile Sites

Sun 27 May 2012 in SSF Tokyo, Work
Go Mo!

Desktop sites on mobile phones are a horrible user experience – particularly the sluggish response time. A poor user experience clearly does not help brand affinity or sales. Yet, many advertisers still do not have mobile ready sites. For example, in Japan, 81% don’t have mobile optimized sites, 78% do not have apps and 64% have neither, while 40 million consumers will be using smartphones by the end of 2012. Research indicates that 85% of customers will abandon a mobile site if they have a bad experience. Given these trends in mobile consumer behavior, Google created GoMo (Go Mobile) to help businesses create mobile-friendly sites to maximize their online opportunities. Our mission was to attract and invite business entities in Asia to Google’s initiative and activate them to actually start building mobile-friendly sites. Once on the site, viewers are encouraged by a series of tips and tools provided by www.howtogomo.com.

Within the globally centralized campaign scheme, we created customized content for several markets in Asia including Japan, which launched in May, and targeted animated online banners to gain rapid and broad awareness of the initiative. At the event venue, www.howtogomo.com a trial booth was set up to entice the audience to try the GoMo Meter report. And we rewarded those who tried the report with a unique “jack-pierce” – a fun accessory that is attached to a smartphone via the earphone jack, like a pierced earing for your phone! The “jack-pierce” was the hit of the event and may have a role to play in future campaigns…

 

 

 

Café Scandinavia Online Drama Series Continues With Ergothree

Sun 27 May 2012 in SSF Tokyo, Work
cafe-scandinavia

Since the incredible launch of “Café Scandinavia” online films debuting in July 2011, well over one million consumers have visited the microsite to watch the films. The ongoing love story between a café owner and a customer provides the perfect opportunity to build brand awareness & affinity and introduce the Electrolux product range, cleverly weaved into the storyline. Ergothree, Electrolux’s new canister vacuum specifically designed for Japan, is featured in the new series of films.

www.cafescandinavia.jp

The Ergothree embodies the 3 most important features that a cleaner in Japan requires: strong pick-up power, very quiet and excellent hygiene regarding the collected dust disposal process & the cleanliness of the exhaust. In addition to the new online film series and social media campaign, we created a new TVCM based on the Café Scandinavia characters.

You can also experience the world of “Café Scandinavia” on their Facebook page. A truly integrated campaign all based on insights surrounding Japan’s respect & love of Scandinavian design and innovation.