A beautiful film about Santa Claus’ gift to the Easter Bunny reminds ANZ that for many people, Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of year. The Easter Bunny is universally loved for only one week a year, then forgotten for the remaining months. In the spot, Santa makes a journey to surprise the Easter Bunny with the gift of Subway cookies.
The campaign, Cookiemas, by Publicis Worldwide’s TeamFresh for Subway aims to build brand connection and fame for the Subway cookie – sending the message that a simple gesture like giving the gift of a cookie can bring people together and help them feel seen. The strikingly different animation with its vintage feel was created by Flux Animation Studio.
Pre-launch activity included OOH and social media teaser artwork, asking the question, “What does the Easter Bunny do at Christmas time?” The full campaign includes TV, digital, OOH, cinema, POS, PR, retail activations and social media. By encouraging people to give Subway cookies, the Cookiemas campaign aims to spur a ripple effect of generosity across Australia and New Zealand.
Subway has also partnered with not-for-profit and loneliness pioneer, Friends For Good, to raise awareness for the fact that nearly 3 million Australians are experiencing high levels of loneliness, with an increasing number being forced to spend the festive season.
Subway ANZ head of marketing, Rodica Titeica, stated, “At Christmas, this year more than ever, we think a small gesture can make a big difference. We are so excited to be sharing our new Merry Cookiemas story alongside Friends for Good to help make Christmas a little more delicious, and a little less lonely, this year.”
Publicis Worldwide executive creative director, Ryan Petie, added, “This is the next instalment in our Merry Cookiemas Christmas series, bringing a little bit of cookie-shaped joy and light to the festive season. Whether it’s a Subway Cookie, a phone call, or a hand-written letter – if we all reach out to someone who may be a little lonely this Christmas, it’ll probably be the best present they receive.”
The Cookiemas campaign will run across Australian and New Zealand until December 25.
Credits:
Client: Subway Australia & New Zealand
Head of Marketing, ANZ: Rodica Titeica
Senior Marketing Manager, ANZ: Ben Miles
Marketing Manager, ANZ: Luciana Vorkas
Assistant Marketing Manager: Ashlee Swallow
PR Manager, ANZ: Adrienne Steiner
Animation: Flux Animation Studio
Executive Creative Director & Partner: Laban Dickinson
Executive Producer & Partner: Josh Forsman
Music & Sound Production: Liquid Studios
TeamFresh Creative: Publicis Worldwide
Executive Creative Director: Ryan Petie
Creative Director: David Schaak
Associate Creative Director: Ash Kennedy
Executive Strategy Director: Mike Redfern
Head of Broadcast & Content: Vicki Lee
Broadcast and Content Producer: Chris Moore
Chief Client Officer: Jude Johannesen
Senior Project Director: Sarah-Jane Ewing
Senior Account Manager: Maddison Laube
Account Manager: Crystal Davis
TeamFresh Media: Zenith
Chief Client Officer: Adam Hickey/Kate Lippett
Client Partner: Sharon Clarke
Business Director: Emma Batch
Digital Director: Peter Dunne
Investment Director: Kelly Weier
