The campaign, led by Wunderman Thompson, extends on the existing ‘Heads Up, play it safe around light rail’ brand platform.
Transport for NSW has launched its newest safety campaign for Sydney’s new light rail, which started its operations late last year.
The campaign, led by creative consultancy Wunderman Thompson, extends on the existing ‘Heads Up, play it safe around light rail’ brand platform, communicating the safety implications that come with the new light rail.
The Heads Up campaign explores the community life around the light rail and features a local Sydney street cast; all who are proud to share their knowledge of how to stay safe and enjoy the neighbourhood they love.
Wunderman Thompson chief creative officer Simon Langley says the creative is designed with the Sydney community at its heart.
“Heads Up feels like a safety tip coming from a friendly neighbour, or a familiar face you’d pass on the street every day," Langley says.
"After all, it’s the locals who know every twist and turn of their stomping ground.”
Transport for NSW executive director of marketing and campaigns Rita Harding says the campaign is integral to changing the behaviour of the Sydney community as the light rail launched.
“Too many of us walk around with our heads buried in our phones," Harding says.
"As the light rail launches in the busy Sydney CBD, we need to change this behaviour and prompt Sydney to keep their heads up and stay safe.”
The campaign appears across TV, social, and outdoor along the Sydney light rail network and comes after Wunderman Thompsons’ appointment by Transport for NSW following a competitive pitch in October.
Credits
Transport for NSW
Rita Harding - Executive Director, Marketing and Campaigns
Jarrod Brennan – Director, Campaigns & Integrated Projects
Bronwyn Putland – Campaigns Manager, Campaigns & Integrated Projects
Jamey Nguyen – Senior Marketing Officer, Campaigns & Integrated Projects
Marg Prendergast – Coordinator General, Greater Sydney
Troy Griffith – Director, Divisional Management Office
Melanie Clark – Principle Manager, Media and Communications Sydney Light Rail
Wunderman Thompson
Simon Langley, National Chief Creative Officer
Sinead Roarty, Creative Director
Darren Moss, Creative
Chris Searle, Creative
Ana Lynch, Partner
Bronte Rohrig, Engagement Lead
Brona Kilkelly, Strategist
Gabe Hammond, Senior Producer
Production Company: Collider Films
Director: Caleb Mountjoy
Producer: Annie Schutt
Executive Producer: Rachel Ford-Davies
Sound Studio: Rumble Studios
Sound Designer: Tone Alston
Post-Production: The Cannery at Wunderman Thompson
