Shu Uemura

Fri 18 Dec 2009 in Beauty, Graphic, News, Work

SHU RED

This year shu uemura developed a breakthrough skincare product, red:juvenus. The line is a unique and innovative anti-aging skincare product series that intensely energizes and revitalizes the skin. Our task was to build awareness, generate interest and motivate trial.

We decided to focus on the product’s sense of “flow” derived from the main ingredient, amalaki. So we dramatically expressed the concentrated power drop with the visuals.

You will find red:juvenus on shu uemura counters worldwide, however the release dates varies by country. Enjoy the flow!

Photographer: Koichiro Doi

 

 

 

SSF Tokyo Break First Mattel Print Assignment For Hot Wheels

Wed 7 Oct 2009 in Graphic, Toy, Work

Mattel

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo has just released its first effort for new client Mattel. Most toy cars are miniature versions of the real car. In this case, SSF flipped it around and treated a Hot Wheels classic Camaro muscle car as if it was the full sized real deal. This is based on the insight that kids like to imagine they’re playing with the real car and adult collectors treat their collections quite seriously – similar to the way real car enthusiasts do. So this ad hits the crossroad where both target audiences intersect.

Headline translation: “Ready for a new set of wheels?”

 

 

 

Small? DC26 Introduction by Dyson

Thu 25 Jun 2009 in Dyson, Graphic, Newspaper, TVCM, Work

DC26 AD
DC26 OOH

Convention:
To benefit from Dyson’s constant suction power and strong performance, people believed they would have to sacrifice their preferences for a lighter and smaller machine.

Cause:
Even people who prefer a smaller-sized vacuum should not have to compromise the full-sized performance of a Dyson.

Campaign:
We introduced the DC26 model, a smaller sized vacuum that has the same uncompromising no loss of suction power and capabilities of larger sized Dysons. Integrated media exposure includes TV, magazines, newspaper & transit.

To highlight DC26’s uncompromising capabilities packed within a physically smaller body, we created a unique display installation at Ginza((Display AD/Pillar AD)) and Osaka stations and on-line communications that focus specifically on the inner-technology. The campaign remains true to James Dyson’s point of view as an engineer that “things should work properly” a hallmark trait of all our communications for the brand. The DC26 campaign features the simple truth that all Dysons do: solving the fundamental clogging problem of all other vacuum cleaners, but now solved in a size even more appropriate for many Japanese homes.

Results:
Although just launched, this campaign has already had a significant impact in the market, increasing Dyson marketing share by over 3% within the first month post campaign commencement. Early indicators are that the Japanese target audience have responded very well to the messaging of “smallness but with no loss of suction power”.

 

 

 

Creating a new “Legacy” for Callaway

Tue 10 Feb 2009 in Golf, Graphic, Work

Callaway Legacy

Building on the success of the Legacy driver & ball campaign of 2008, Fallon has recently launched the Legacy Aero driver and ball campaign for Callaway in the Spring of 2009. The multi media campaign focuses on how the Legacy Aero technology meets Japanese golfers’ never-ending demand for increased distance. The campaign stars popular female golfer Momoko Ueda. The campaign results are excellent: achieving No. 1 share after only one month post-launch despite competitive brands suffering in an already saturated market.
 

 

 

“Diners Code” campaign

Fri 19 Dec 2008 in Graphic, Interactive, Newspaper, Work

dinerscard_code3Diners Lightbox

Convention:Premium credit cards are about status and hierarchy

Cause:
Live your life by your own code of conduct

Campaign:
An on-line, transit, OOH and print driven campaign that differentiates Diners Club card holders from the typical hierarchy of credit cards.
The campaign describes a credo, or philosophy to live by, codified in various examples and symbols that Diners Club cardholders can identify with.

Results:
While still ongoing, early results are excellent :The campaign tripled online traffic to the brand website post-launch, and research has found that key attributes such as “intelligent,” “sophisticated”, “Individualistic” and “Independent”, scored much higher than with competitors.

 

 

 

PS3 & Fallon AWAKENS Japan

Thu 27 Nov 2008 in Graphic, PS3, TVCM, Work

PS3PS3

Convention:
PS3 perceived as an “exclusive high-end game console for otaku gamers”

Cause:
The PS3 is much more than merely a game platform

Campaign:
By creating two types of campaign streams, User’s versions and Game Creator’s version, we set out to capture the imagination of people beyond otaku gamers.
In addition to television, OOH and print, we generated significant viral attention by having several globally acclaimed Game Creators (Producers) appear on-air, interacting with their In-Game Characters.

Results:
Expanded usage into new consumer segments (30’s and 40’s Married Males) who were new to PS3.
Post campaign research indicated “inspirational attributes” and increased “product purchase inclinations”.
Blogging activity spiked among game fans due to the unique concept of having the game creators interact with the characters they created. PS3 gained additional awareness on TV shows who subsequently invited the Game Creators we featured in our TVCs to appear on their shows.

 

 

 

Helping China to rediscover beauty

Mon 27 Oct 2008 in Graphic, TVCM, Work

Sony Handycam

Creative Directors: People of China
Copywriters: People of China
Art Directors: People of China

We figured the best way to get people excited about high-definition was to let them shoot their own commercial with the HD Handycam. We asked Chinese people from all walks of life what was beautiful to them. We selected the best stories, shot them and edited them into a 60-second commercial.

The results were as pleasing to the eye as the commercial. Consumers responded very positively and became more curious about the high-definition Handycam. The commercial clearly demonstrated the superior picture quality and made everyone realized that as long as they were surrounded by beauty, they didn’t have to wait till there was a wedding, birthday party or a vacation to use a Handycam.

 

 

 

Discovering the Citigold connection

Sat 15 Mar 2008 in Graphic, Work

Citigold

In the Spring 2008, we kicked-off “The Gold Conversation” campaign, focusing on the dialog CitiGold account holders have with their dedicated customer relationship managers.

The campaign leverages a global campaign platform about how business and societies around the world are connected in surprising ways. And how it is the relationship managers job to make sense of these connections and utilize the resources of Citi to develop a customized plan to help customers achieve their financial goals.

 

 

 

Talking technology to homemakers helped invent a new category

Tue 26 Feb 2008 in Graphic, TVCM, Work

Dyson

Convention:
More watts equals a better clean. All vacuum cleaners are basically the same.

Cause:
Unique Dyson technology is different and superior compared to all others.

Campaign:
Only Dyson Has No Loss Of Suction
Utilized straight talk about technology and Dyson’s philosphy we refer to as ‘purposeful engineering’
For the first time, convinced major mass media to directly compare products, breaking yet another convention.

Results:
Lanched and unknown foreign brand into a flat low-interest category, for three times the price of domestic vacuum cleaners.
Dyson has become a ‘pop hit’ in addition to a marketing success, making ‘must have’ lists of trendy magazines and consumers alike.
Exceeded 2 year plan objectives in less than one year. For the first time ever, a foreign brand of vacuum cleaner has surpassed the market share of a domestic manufacturer. In fact, Dyson has surpassed two domestic competitors.

 

 

 

Fallon found the hero in all of us

Sun 26 Aug 2007 in Graphic, Manga, Newspaper, TVCM, Work

CitiFinance DIC HERO

Convention:
People take out loans because they mismanage their finances.

Cause:
Appreciate the ‘Everyday Heroes’ who sometimes take extraordinary measures to support their families and their lives.

Campaign:
By recognizing that people take out loans to help them in different times, or to allow them to get the necessities that will improve their lives, we developed a campaign for Citi’s DIC loan brand that campares manga heroes to real life everyday people.

Results:
The campaign broke through the competitive culture despite the highly regulated nature of marketing communications within this category. The Hero campaign not only generated a significant increase in sales, but also a significant increase in better qualified loan applicants, leading to efficiencies and superior KPls(Key Performance Indicators)

 

 

 

Can your TV reproduce the Chinese Red?

Tue 27 Mar 2007 in Chinese Red, Graphic, TVCM, Work

The Chinese red is a very delicate colour. It is rich, intense and symbolically used in every Chinese festival. Every Chinese person is familiar with this colour. In the LCD television market, Bravia is the only brand with the technology to reproduce its exact tone, character and nuance. The competitors’ reds were either too washed-out or overwhelming.

We knew that it wouldn’t make sense to rely only on a commercial to deliver this key message to China, especially when most of the television sets at home were of inferior picture and colour quality. The only way was to get as many people to see it for themselves on a Bravia at the Sony Gallery or at electronic stores.

We collaborated with 3 renowned and respected Chinese artists to create a series of red-themed high-definition contents. Peter Pau – the Oscar-winning Cinematographer who shot “Crouching Tiger, hidden Dragon”, Sylvia Chang – China’s multi-award-winning Actress turned Director and Lu Sheng Zhong – a contemporary artist, responded passionately to the project.

Their contents were created, shot and graded for optimal visual quality on a Bravia. 30-second commercials served as trailers where our Bravia-ists inspired and invited the consumers to see it for themselves on a Bravia near them.

After the commercial aired, the Sony Galleries around China were flooded with potential buyers and “colour enthusiasts”. At the electronic stores, consumers would insist that they tested the TV set with red-themed contents. Before the Bravia-ist campaign, consumers had to seek the advise of shop assistants (we know how reliable and honest they are), but now, they can judge for themselves. We’ve imbedded red into the minds of our consumers and they’re using it as a yardstick and criteria in their buying process.

 

 

 

Outsmarting the Paradoxes of Life

Sun 26 Mar 2006 in Automobile, Graphic, TVCM, Work

VW Golf Love & HateVW Golf Love & Hate

Convention:German engineered cars equate to big bucks and attitude.

Cause:
Golf is an understated German-engineered car for those who won’t compromise on the importance of driving excitement, quality and value.

Campaign:
Love & Hate
Like life itself, cars and driving are full of paradox’s. The love & Hate compaign explores these paradox’s on behalf people who don’t want to sacrifice thier pocketbook for the joys of driving a premium designed automobile.

Results:
Golf A5 launch generated one of the highest showroom traffic in VW Japan history. The love & Hate campaign has substantially reinvigorated the emotional values of Golf and has attracted a younger target audience to the Golf family, which were two critical branding issues facing VW prior to the campaign.
The GTI advertising generated the highest ever test drive volume in VW Japan history.

 

 

 

Fallon built Sony a home in China

Fri 26 Mar 2004 in Gallery, Graphic, Interior, Work

Sony Gallery

Convention:
In China, consumer electronic brands are built with conventional advertising and presence in large electronic retail malls.

Cause:
Differentiate Sony, the iconoclastic brand of consumer electronics industry, from all others via experiential marketing of traditional retailing.

Campaign:
Sony Gallery of Shanghai
Fallon Tokyo developed the conecpt for a new idea in product showroom environments. Working together with leading world cleass design and architectural firms. Fallon Tokyo created an electronics wonderland in Shanghai. The Sony Gallery become Sony’s Flagship, introducing the Sony brand to the mainland Chinese population. The unique design, housed in a refurbished historic building, allows visitors to, look, touch & play, but can’t buy. The gallery was designed to build a deep & lasting relationship with consumers.

Results:
The SONY Shanghai Gallery has become a must see destination point for people living and visiting Shanghai.
The gallery shattered all previous visitation records for Sony galleries the world over.
The Sony brand in China, despite facing stiff competition from other Asian and Japanese brands, has managed to maintain share leadership, premium pricing and increasing brand affinity, while spending less in traditional advertising than many of its major competitors.

 

 

 

 

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