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Situation In November 2019, a newly formed Flemish Government decided to cut funding for art & culture projects by 60 %. In a small region like Flanders many young artists need this funding to develop and create. A severe budget cut means that many works of art, movies, books, etc. might never get made. This would only be a great loss for art lovers, but for society as a whole. State of the Arts, an open arts platform, wanted to make the consequences visible to the broader audience. Idea We sent our 500 best artists a picture of their work covered with 60% yellow, the branding color of the Flemish government. We asked them to share it simultaneously on November 14, at 12 AM, with the hashtag #thisisourculture. Showing that 60% less funding equals 60% less culture. They all did. Result The hashtag #thisisourculture instantly became viral with people participating and contributing to a yellow wall on Instagram. People started using 60% yellow as a symbol for peaceful protest against this funding cut. They changed their profile pictures, created new artworks, performed music with 60% of the notes cut, etc. The campaign reached 80% of the country’s population, generating around € 1,6 million in earned media attention. About 68 300 people signed a petition. More than 4000 protesters marched the streets, demanding the funding cut to be canceled. Currently, negotiations are re- opened and a new deal between the arts and culture sector and the Flemish government is being negotiated with State of The Arts.

Creative production studio And/Or has developed a motion design strategy and assets to align with workspace management startup Knotel’s recent global rebrand. And/Or’s work successfully translates Knotel’s bold, playful brand positioning and visual identity into motion design, and speaks to a growing need for companies to build motion into their brand DNA. Identity in motion In October of 2018, Knotel partnered with brand design consultancy Elmwood to launch a bold, fun rebrand for the start up, full of graphic elements such as shapes, patterns, a geometric custom font and new logo. As a vital step in the refresh, they reached out to And/Or to put the new visual identity to use in motion. Kelli Miller, Partner and Creative Director, And/Or says: “Knotel is a great example of a startup brand considering the way it moves and behaves from the start and making sure the video content they create is informed by their brand principles and design thinking.” By partnering with And/Or, Knotel aimed to incorporate a strategic, thoughtful approach to motion that would be informed by its brand strategy. The startup was looking to reflect a grownup, confident voice and tone that was intelligent, witty, and conversational. “Our work is always grounded in design strategy and branding,” says Miller, “and we’re known for our clever, approachable tone of voice, so this was a perfect fit for us.” Better Way to Workspace And/Or delivered two brand films for Knotel: an overarching brand video that brings the new Knotel branding to life through motion, and a “Better Way To Workspace” spot that explains how Knotel’s service works with a cheeky, playful script and tone. The films were developed based on And/Or’s original presentation to Knotel, in which the creative production company identified five key motion behaviors informed by Knotel’s positioning: “energetic movement” “alive with color” “transformative action” “intelligent editing” and “intuitive building.” In the film and spots, shapes quickly move and change with an energetic ease that captures the brand’s mission to provide a flexible, personalized workspace service. And/Or brings the brand’s custom font to life and gives it unexpected, new applications in motion, further illustrating Knotel’s commitment to creating bespoke solutions for customers. And a confident yet playful script ties it all together with pacey, down-to-earth storytelling. Motion design thinking As more new brands increasingly layer motion into their brand from the very start, it is becoming clear that traditional branding must now embrace motion as a pillar of strategy. Miller says: “Every brand is now creating video content and seeing their brand move on multiple screens in multiple formats, such as a presentation, experience, OOH video ad, or branded content, so motion branding should be part of the brand book.”

Secret Deodorant is debuting its newest campaign starring a diverse celebrity line-up of women across entertainment, sports, business and fitness. This campaign gives much-needed air-time to the personal stories of modern women who are challenging the status quo in their respective fields.

With the release of its “All Strength, No Sweat” campaign, Secret Deodorant, a brand committed to driving actions in support of equal representation, equal compensation and equal opportunity for all women, is once again shining a spotlight on inspirational women who are pursuing their passions without “sweating” the obstacles in their paths.

The campaign video, which will air nationally through 2020, features a song written and performed by singer/songwriter and Grammy-nominee Jessie Reyez, who stars in the video. Also featured within the campaign are actress Camila Mendes, Olympic Gold Medalist Swin Cash, actress and entrepreneur Shenae Grimes-Beech and fitness mega-influencer Ainsley Rodriguez.

The lyrics were inspired by the brand’s original “All Strength, No Sweat” platform from February 2019 and serves as a rallying cry for women of all kinds, encouraging them to take pride in their power, their attitude and their right to claim what they deserve if life – whether that’s fighting for a seat at the table in the boardroom or acting as a positive example to women in Hollywood.

“Secret has a history of supporting women’s progress and telling stories of women’s strength, which is something that I feel equally passionate about,” said Jessie Reyez. “As a woman in the music industry, I’ve experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to make headway in such a male-dominated field. I’m honored to be a part of this campaign and share Secret’s goal of equalizing opportunity for women everywhere. I hope our stories connect with other women out there and we can continue to inspire, and lift up one another.”

“We’re so proud to be working with such a diverse group of inspiring women, all of whom were chosen for their unwavering strength and relentless approach to getting what they want from life,” said Sara Saunders, Associate Brand Director, Secret. “We hear from incredible women every day – about their concerns, their ambitions, and about their work to earn their fair share at every stage and place in life. Our hope is that by spotlighting a few of these stories, we can continue to inspire strength and unity in making a real change together.”