Clemenger threw random people from the street into the mix for an on-the-spot performance without any prep.
Vodka Cruiser has launched ‘Bold Choice’, its new brand platform, via Clemenger BBDO.
Clemenger and Glue Society hired the Enmore Theatre, assembled a live camera crew, hand-crafted eighteen costumes, built three sets, composed a suite of custom tracks with a DJ, spent weeks choreographing dances and then threw random people from the street into the mix without any prep.
The team was tasked with getting Aussies talking about Vodka Cruiser, and wanted to lean into it in a big way by proving how “bold” the brand and drinkers are.
Sydney locals were asked to be in the ad by hosts, including TikToker Maddy Macrae, while walking down the street on a typical weekday.
A cast and crew, three ‘Cruiser Worlds’ inspired by the flavours of Vodka Cruiser, waited for them inside the Enmore Theatre, ready for the participants to lead a spontaneous on-the-spot performance.
Vodka Cruiser marketing manager Monique Di Gregorio said she's “beyond excited” to launch the new brand platform Bold Choice, brought to life through this social experiment, designed to test even the most confident ‘yes-person’.
“Being bold to us means celebrating bold acts and spontaneity, living for yourself unapologetically, being self-aware, and drawing people in for the better,” she said.
“With summer in full swing across the country we’re calling on Aussies to be adventurous and fearless, and we hope the social videos inspire more people to live their best life and say yes to the unexpected.”
Clemenger senior art director Zoe Perrin said there's nothing like letting talented craftspeople flex their skills at scale.
“The A-team of crazy creatives that Glue Society assembled for this was next-level and their craftsmanship has shone through in this bold world we’ve created for those brave enough to enter it,” she said.
The ads were captured like live performances and whatever happened on that stage, good, bad or awkward, became Vodka Cruiser’s final content.
Clemenger chief creative officer Adrián Flores said this single idea gave the brand a “buffet of campaign assets”, PR and social content.
“It’s not often that the six second spots are my favourite part of a campaign. Don’t quote me on that though,” he said.
“But beyond being a bit bonkers and incredibly difficult to pull off, this project is a great example of how our in-house studio Chemistry Set helps amplify our creatives’ vision by weaving relevant talent into the story and using their platforms to fuel further conversation. Plus it’s just fun.”
Clemenger senior creative Riana McKenzie said an idea with an element of uncertainty might seem impossible to sell but that’s exactly when you know you’re onto something great.
“Innovative ideas require a series of ‘Bold Yes’,” she said.
“From our leaders who backed this idea to our brave clients who bought it; the brilliant collaborators at Glue who helped bring it to life and our wonderful street-cast stars who stepped up… I think we all deserve a Vodka Cruiser.”
The campaign is live across cinema, social, online video, and OOH.
Credits:
Client – Carlton & United Breweries
Head of RTDs and Cider – Sarah Wilcox
Marketing Manager, Vodka Cruiser – Monique Di Gregorio
Brand Manager – Angelique Kyritsis
Creative Agency – Clemenger BBDO
Chief Creative Officer – Adrián Flores
Executive Creative Director – Richard Williams
Creative Director – Brodie King
Senior Art Director – Zoe Perrin
Senior Copywriter – Riana Mckenzie
Designer – Sebastian Sarria
Chief Strategy & Experience Officer - Simon Wassef
Head of Strategy - Brooke Thompson
Strategy Partner – Brigitte Bayard
Managing Partner - Jason Melhuish
Group Business Director - Sam Siddons
Business Director - Lauren Mayne
Business Manager - Mack Horton
Executive Producer – Ainslee Littlemore
Editor – Jennifer Cahir
Social, PR & Influence Studio – Chemistry Set
Head of Cultural Design – Rhian Mason
Social Media and Content Director – Elly Brand
Production Company - Revolver
Directing Collective - Glue Society
Directors - Millicent Malcolm & Jonathan Kneebone
Managing Director/Co-Owner - Michael Ritchie
EP/Partner - Pip Smart
Executive Producer - Jasmin Helliar
Producer - Lib Kelly
DOP - Sherwin Akbarzadeh
Production Designer - Al Joel
Art Director - Emily Borghi
Choreographer - Maya Sheridan
Costume Designer - Matt Stegh
Post Production - Glue Society Studios
Editor - Luke Crethar
Colourist - Scott Maclean
Online - Scott Stirling
Media Agency – PHD & 1House
PHD
Group Planning Director - Elizabeth O'Dowd
Planning Director - Shahrzad Eftekhar
Investment Director - Ryan Wahl
Account Executive - Priya Rao
Digital Director - Carrie Nguyen
Digital Manager - Spencer Moore
1House
Social Planner – Zoe Moorhead
Social Specialist – Anna De Sousa
