Teen Girls Argue About Reasons to Join Up in Spot for British Army

Karmarama Campaign Eschews Typical Military Advertising

Published On
Feb 02, 2016

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A new campaign for the British Army takes a different tack from typical military advertising. It features no combat or weaponry, and it's not all about trying to sell potential recruits the excitement of becoming a soldier. Instead, it features everyday conversations and is about ignoring the naysayers who will give you a reason not to join.

One of two new spots, by Karmarama, centers on a trio of teenage girls walking by a flyover in an inner-city setting. "Don't join the Army," one tells her friend. But the girl replies with a list of reasons why "don't" would close so many doors; she won't be able to get away from where she is, to find a new life and be a better version of herself. Another spot features a father and son in a garage; again, the father tells his son not to join up, and the son replies with a heartfelt list. James Rouse of Outsider directed both spots.

The campaign is aimed at attracting 16-24 year olds by showing them how they can grow and become better versions of themselves with an army career. It's been designed to feature genuine conversations young people might have with their friends, families, and influencers, when considering a career in the Army.

Credits

Date
Feb 02, 2016
Brand :
Barnardo's
Client :
Barnardo's
Agency :
Karmarama
Creative Team :
Nik Studzinski
Creative Team :
Adam Kean
Creative Planner :
Flora Proudlock
Account Director :
Charlotte Hodgson
Agency Producer :
James Faupel
Production Company :
Outsider
Director :
James Rouse
Producer :
Benji Howell
Production Manager :
Tim Steele
Director, Photography :
Alex Melman
Production Designer :
Simon Bowells
1st Assistant Director :
James Sharpe
Offline Editor :
Art Jones
Offline Editor :
Bill Smedley
Visual Effects Post Production :
Electric Theatre Collective
Visual Effects Artist :
Giles Cheetham
Visual Effects Producer :
Libby Behrens
Colorist :
Lewis Crossfield
Sound Design Company :
Factory
Sound Designer :
Antony Moore

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