BBDO New York Takes ‘Do the Dew’ Global

BBDO New York has launched the first-ever integrated global campaign for Pepsi’s Mountain Dew, extending its “Do the Dew” tagline to new markets.

“Mountain Dew is one of our billion dollar brands and one of our fastest growing global brands,” explained Brad Jakeman, president, PepsiCo Global Beverages Group, in a statement. “It enjoys unparalleled leadership positions in countries like Pakistan and India, as well as the United States, and is one of the few brands – in beverages and throughout the consumer goods space – that has no real competition. It is truly a category of one.”

For the campaign, BBDO worked with director Justin Lin, professional skateboarder Sean Malto and Olymic snowboarder Scotty Lago. In the campaign’s launch ad, “Fireboard” (video above), Lin finds a unique way to light a bonfire with his skateboard, some duct tape and matches. Lago’s spot, entitled “Directions” has yet to be released, but we do know it will feature the snowboarder leaving a birdseed trail while tearing up some slopes in Canada.

In addition to the two broadcast spots, the campaign will also include digital content, print, OOH and social elements, and a “refreshed visual identity system.”

Ad Council Elects 21 New Board Members

ad-councilThe Ad Council, “a non-profit organization and the largest producer of national public service advertising (PSA) in the U.S.” announced today the election of 21 new members to their Board of Directors earlier this month. Additionally, current board member David Kenny, CEO of The Weather Company, was elected Vice Chair of Media.

The Ad Council Board of Directors is responsible for providing guidance on creative strategy, media placement and outreach, as well as helping to secure funding for the organization’s operations. It is made up of leading executives from all areas of marketing, including media companies, advertising agencies, research companies and digital agencies, and is led by Debra Lee, CEO of BET Networks. Each year, the Ad Council produces 50 national public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and federal government agencies, with creative developed by leading ad agencies pro bono.

“Our new board members join us from a wide variety of industries and bring with them expertise that will be invaluable to the Ad Council and our national campaigns,” said Peggy Conlon, President & CEO of the Ad Council. “With backgrounds in marketing, advertising, public relations, social and digital media, the new members possess knowledge and leadership that will augment our campaigns. I look forward to seeing what innovation they bring to our causes.”

A full list of the new board members follows after the jump. continued…

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