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

 

 

 

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/

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

SSF helps Google Launch Google Display Network

Wed 30 Nov 2011 in Google, Work

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Google Display Network (GDN) delivers the right ad, to the right person, at the right time, via Google’s sophisticated audience and contextual targeting technology supported by a very broad online reach – About 90% of the Japanese population. Going way beyond traditional banner ads, the technology brings ideas to life in a more engaging, relevant and effective way. Our mission was to attract and engage media planners and marketers and get them excited about GDN.

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon determined that the best way to explain how it works was to make the actual technology part of the campaign. That way, “experiencing” can become “believing” as the target audience is given a real-time personal demonstration of how it works.

The campaign idea asks viewers to vote their selection within the actual banner space where they can also connect to see a video that is linked through YouTube, and a Scale banner that demonstrates how you can choose the target you want to reach.

For trade magazines, we utilized Google’s Japan map, communicating the bull’s-eye target placement via GDN.

The online and the print campaign elements lead to a “Watch This Space” landing page, inviting the target audience to experience GDN benefits for themselves by viewing exciting Japanese case studies that showcase the superb technology.

 

 

 

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon helps HOPE International Development Agency launch its membership campaign.

Hope’s Mission Statement describes the NPO’s objective as: “improving the supply of basic human necessities for the neediest of the needy in the developing world”. The neediest of the needy are the neglected poor that other government agencies and NPOs are unable to reach.

The help consists of a variety of urgent aid efforts but the core activity is providing the means and the knowledge for people to be able to support themselves in a sustainable way. For example, this includes building and maintaining clean water wells.

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon has created a short film that “starts with the results” and shows by using a reverse timeline film technique how a person’s donation of 1,000 yen per month led to the construction of a well in a village in Cambodia.

Please visit their campaign website to see the video and more:
http://www.hope.or.jp/there-is-hope/

 

 

 

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Launches Café Scandinavia Campaign for Electrolux

Tue 19 Jul 2011 in Work

ssf_web_cafescandinavia

Although the Swedish giant Electrolux is a household name for appliances in Europe, North America and many other parts of the world, it is not currently a well known brand in Japan. We’re about to help change all that with the launch of the Cafe Scandinavia campaign. The central part of this campaign so far is a series of web films built around an imaginary Scandinavian café. It is the perfect platform to introduce Japan to Electrolux’s premium line of high quality products. Viewers will follow the heartfelt story of how the cafe owner and a customer completely misunderstand each other. A compelling twist is the “she says – he says” point of views expressed in the film segments. And, fans can enjoy more by following the main characters through Twitter and Café Scandinavia account on facebook.

www.cafescandinavia.jp/

 

 

 

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon has begun pro bono work supporting the HOPE International Development Agency

hope_print_invi_A4_screenshot

There are many excellent and worthwhile charities and support groups in the world. HOPE has two approaches that help differentiate themselves from many others: 1. The primary focus is the neglected poor: people or communities that may find themselves outside the range of government support and other organizations; 2. A focus on sustainable activities that help people become self-sufficient. Learn more at www.hope.or.jp
 

 

 

Filariasis Zero Movement – To reduce the number of suffering dogs as much as possible.

Mon 4 Jul 2011 in Work

merial_capture

Do you know a disease called ‘Filariasis’?
You may have heard of it but did you know it is actually a very dangerous disease for dogs? It could potentially lead your beloved dog to death if you do not treat the infection properly.

This disease is in fact preventable and you can do so by just giving a preventative medicine once a month to your dog. However, surprisingly, the survey shows that only one third of dog owners use this preventative medicine therefore the rest of dogs can contract this disease at any time of their life.

We do not want our dogs to suffer.
We do not want to see the tragic faces of their loving owners.

This is what lead us to launch “Filariasis Zero Movement” in March 2011.

We started this campaign by encouraging dog owners to take their dog for a check up at an animal clinic. We also asked those owners to use the preventative medicine once a month. SSF is working together with Merial Japan to support and encourage this movement

Through support of this movement, we hope to reduce the number of dogs suffering from this disease to zero. By creating awareness among dog owners about this disease we can prevent the sadness and tragedy that it causes to dogs and their owners alike. Please help us to spread the word to all dog owners and put an end to this terrible affliction.

www.filariasis-zero.jp

 

 

 

New Campaign For Dyson Blends Company Philosophy, New Products And Customer Interaction.

Tue 1 Jun 2010 in Work

For the past 6 years we have helped tell Japan about the core essence of Dyson: An engineering-centric technology company that reinvented the vacuum and most recently, the electric fan. The 2010 campaign works at several different levels of communication:

1. The “Philosophy(Encouner/Perfectionist)” ads focus on the core values of the company and James Dyson’s appreciation for the Japanese concept of kaizen (continuous improvement working towards perfection) and how it impacted his own approach to product development

 

2. The DC26 “No Gimmicks” ads emphasize Dyson’s single-mindedness and purist approach to what’s important when it comes to vacuum cleaning: the best dust pick-up due to no loss of suction. That is why Dyson engineering would never develop machines that have add-on features that do not contribute to continuously picking up the most dust.
 

3. Our on-line efforts entitled “Truth About Dyson” provides a forum for people to ask questions and challenge Dyson’s approach to technology. It even deals with misperceptions that some people may have about Dyson by having real Dyson engineers respond to the issues.

These three components work in synergy to add relevancy of Dyson’s approach to engineering to the everyday lives of consumers in Japan.

 

 

 

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo Launches Global Campaign For Toyota

Thu 6 May 2010 in Work

Toyota HSD

Explaining Hybrid Synergy Drive To The World.

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo was awarded the assignment in the Spring of 2009.

The challenges included how to explain a sophisticated technology in simple terms, not be car model specific and make sure it would be relevant to markets with varying degrees of HSD penetration and comprehension.

The solution: Meet Engine & Motor, two animated characters we created who explain how HSD works and the technology’s advantages via TV and web executions.

The campaign began rollout in the Spring of 2010 to over ten markets around the world.

Campaign website: http://www.hybridsynergydrive.com/the-full-hybrid/

 

 

 

Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo Debuts Viral Campaign For Reebok’s TAIKAN® Performance Clothing

Wed 28 Apr 2010 in Work

TAIKAN

On April 1, SSF launched the viral component of the Reebok Taikan campaign. The short video is a “tip of the hat” to the original “Radio Calisthenics” morning exercise show that has been broadcast in Japan since the 1920’s, originally on radio and then on TV. Everyone growing up in Japan is familiar with the television calisthenics program and many companies and schools still routinely do the morning warm-ups together.

The staging and music of the Reebok TAIKAN® version at first looks almost exactly like the original. However an unexpected twist occurs when the on-screen female participants suddenly break from the normal routine to perform incredible feats of flexibility, balance and strength. And, of course, they are wearing TAIKAN® performance enhancing clothing.

The video was viewed over 100,000 times within its first 24 hours of release compared to an objective of 10,000. Viewers are directed to the TAIKAN® product website, which is experiencing almost a quadrupling of daily visits.

You can view the video for yourself at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep4JAf8hECE

 

 

 

Shu Uemura

Fri 18 Dec 2009 in 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

 

 

 

Japan Association for Refugees

Fri 16 Oct 2009 in News, Work

One Thousand Five Hundred & Ninety Nine.

The number of people who came to Japan as refugees in 2008.

They sought safe haven in our country, escaping from deadly conflicts over religion, nationality or race from their own countries.

Yet the refugee’s plight does not end when they arrive in Japan.

Are you aware of what they face here even after surviving the ordeal of escaping from persecution barely with their lives?

A severe reality awaits them.
Days without shelter, work, a person to depend on or even someone to speak to.

And it can take from six months to ten years for a person to be officially recognized as an asylum seeker by the Japanese Government. Such is the bleak, lonely and dark life for asylum seekers in Japan. Days in total darkness, feeling invisible, with no future.

So what can we do? The first step is to simply recognize that these people exist in Japan.

And then to provide them with the simple dignities of human life: food, shelter and safety.

Your acknowledgment sheds light on their dark existence. And provides the first trickle of a ray of hope.

Your awareness can give refugees the basic human right of living.

Lights for Rights.
Japan Association for Refugees.