The god of war brings very old-school marketing to Oikos Greek yogurt
VMLY&R enlists Ares in a new campaign for Danone brand
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After a succession of celebrities and athletes like John Stamos, Misty Copeland and Cam Newton, Danone’s Greek yogurt brand Oikos has enlisted a spokesperson with even more name recognition—Ares, the god of war.
Clad in full armor, the pugnacious deity is as combative in the boardroom as he is on the battlefield. Introduced by the company’s (fake) CMO, he immediately frightens his coworkers and damages the drop ceiling while unsheathing his sword.
The spots by VMLY&R are directed by Bryan Buckley via Hungry Man and are shot in the faux documentary style of shows like “The Office.” Ares is old-fashioned (ancient, even) and disrupts the staid office in ways that excite execs but are unnecessary, since the yogurt is so good it apparently sells itself.
The pivot to lighter, funnier messaging is an attempt to stand out from a bevy of competitors like Chobani, as well as non-Greek yogurt lines that usually emphasize health benefits or quality ingredients. The spots also feature new packaging, which will hit shelves early this year.
Credits
- Date
- Jan 06, 2020
- Client :
- Oikos
- Agency :
- VML
- Global Chief Creative Officer :
- Debbi Vandeven
- North American Chief Creative Officer :
- John Godsey
- North American Executive Creative Director :
- Tony Snethen
- Executive Creative Director :
- Chris Corley
- Group Creative Director :
- Nick Allegri
- Creative Director :
- David Santiago
- Associate Creative Director :
- Daniel Miller
- Group Creative Director :
- Dan Gier
- Associate Creative Director :
- Jonathan Vigliaturo
- Senior Art Director :
- Jang Cho
- Senior Copywriter :
- David Brandorff
- Copywriter :
- Brian Bockelman
- Associate Copywriter :
- Catherine Nguyen
- Associate Copywriter :
- Kelly Stohr
- Senior Producer :
- Susan Hatten
- Senior Production Business Affairs Manager :
- Gloria Gutierrez-Anderson
- Manager Talent Department :
- Gina Kramer
- Associate Talent Manager :
- Liz Bobak
- Connections Supervisor :
- Abbie Schmid
- Executive Director Strategy & Insights :
- Ian Davidson
- Group Director Strategy & Insights :
- Chase Cornett
- Associate Strategy Director :
- Alex Balick
- Global Chief Client Officer :
- Chuck Searle
- North America Chief Client Officer :
- Jen McDonald
- Managing Director :
- Stephanie DeCelles
- Director :
- Gemma Jorda
- Account Supervisor :
- Maggie Glenski
- Account Manager :
- Asha Musau
- Production :
- Hungry Man
- Producer :
- Matt Lefebvre
- Production Supervisor :
- Sherra Fermino
- Executive Producer :
- Caleb Dewart
- Managing Partner/Executive Producer :
- Mino Jarjoura
- Edit :
- Big Sky
- Editor :
- Ben Jones
- Executive Producer :
- Sarah Van Tassel
- Head of Production :
- Ali Corsie
- VFX Supervisor :
- Ryan Sears
- Assistant Editor :
- Leeda Yazdi
- Assistant Editor :
- Colleen McKay
- Sound :
- Sound Lounge
- Mixer :
- Tom Jucarone
- Audio Producer :
- Alicia Rodgers
- Audio EP :
- Becca Falborn
- Color :
- Nice Shoes
- Colorist :
- Chris Ryan
- Color Producer :
- Serena Bove
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