UNCONVENTIONAL
THINKING IS BETTER
FOR BUSINESS

T-MOBILE FOR BUSINESS TAKES AN UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO B2B

 
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In April of 2020, T-Mobile and Sprint merged—representing an exciting opportunity to showcase the impact of the two great companies coming together.

Having been known as the “Un-carrier” on the consumer side, they needed a platform that could act as a bridge—translating this idea in a way that B2B audiences could understand and feel confident in.  Our platform—Unconventional—was aimed at businesses not satisfied with the status quo, one-size-fits-all approach that other carriers offered and were seeking new options, better aligned with their needs, for the future. 

Over the course of three years, I oversaw the account as we deployed integrated campaigns organized around the idea that unconventional thinking is better for business. These campaigns came to life across all of T-Mobile for Business—Enterprise and BUs, Public Sector, SMBs, and Micro-businesses—from big brand efforts to product-level initiatives and everything in between.

 
 
 

5G THAT’S READY RIGHT NOW

While consumers have been quick to adopt, enterprise aren’t convinced that 5G can really change their businesses or that it’s even available. But as the leader in 5G, T-Mobile for Business is ready to deliver the goods.

To capitalize on the “I want it now” mentality of the C-suite, we took a catchy, beloved song and used it to tie together the 5G wants and needs of industries with T-Mobile’s ability to deliver 5G that’s ready right now.

 
 
 
 
 

Accompanying OOH executions took aim at the competition’s inferior 5G offerings.

 
 
 

THE BIG SWITCH

With bigger budgets, celeb endorsements, and inflated claims, Verizon dominates the wireless market on both the consumer and business side. Making it a challenge for T-Mobile to get SMBs to make the switch—even if they’re actually paying more for inferior service. 

So to get businesses over the hump, our team came up with an approach that made the move to T-Mobile hard to pass up. The “Big Switch” took a swipe at Verizon while making the idea of switching feel less like a hassle and more like a movement sweeping businesses nationwide.

 

Accompanying radio continued the assault, as we looked to capture the attention of commuting SMBs.

 

ALWAYS-ON SOCIAL

Through ongoing organic social, we leaned on animation and infographics to create thumb-stopping posts that showcased how T-Mobile’s cutting-edge solutions were impacting businesses across industries.

 
 

THE UNCONVENTIONAL AWARDS

To help celebrate unconventional thinking outside of T-Mobile for Business, we created the Unconventional Awards. This show was created as a way of spotlighting T-Mobile’s most innovative customers—from tech firms to school districts—and recognizing their innovations across the categories Customer Experience, Employee Enablement, Industry, and Community.

We not only helped conceive and name the event, but also worked on the initial award design, as well as creating social content, outreach, and other collateral for the event. 

 
 

AI FOR GOOD

HOOBOX TAPS INTO THE POWER OF INTEL AI TO IMPROVE MOBILITY

 
 
 
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Movement-limiting conditions affect millions of people across the globe. For those affected, independence can be a significant challenge. That’s why Intel and HOOBOX Robotics used the power of artificial intelligence to create the Wheelie—the first ever AI-powered wheelchair that translates facial expressions into wheelchair commands. Helping change the lives of millions of people for the better one smile at a time.

RECOGNITION
ANA B2Awards 2020 - Gold - Customer Experience
ANA B2B Committee - Best of the Best in the 2020 B2 Awards - Speaking Event
The Drum B2B 2019 - Winner - Best Social Good Campaign

 
 
 
 
 

REBUILD
THE WORLD

HANNAH INSPIRES KIDS EVERYWHERE TO REBUILD THE WORLD

 
 
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It’s not everyday you get to create a character for a brand, let alone a brand like LEGO. But in this multi-year campaign, that’s exactly what we did. Born out of a need to tie LEGO Education to LEGO’s bold, new “Rebuild the World” campaign, Hannah is everything you want in a young student. Creative, confident, and resilient, Hannah is a middle school girl who loves to build—seeing only opportunity in failure, she never backs down from a challenge. And it’s this drive and love of learning that she’ll use to rebuild the world in truly extraordinary ways.

 

On Hannah’s first adventure, we see how her curiosity and persistence lead to an amazing discovery—all while demonstrating the power of LEGO’s SPIKE Prime kits.

RECOGNITION
ANA 2021 Global Ace Awards - Winner - Video - Short-Form

 

Custom LEGO builds were designed to show Hannah’s progress as she worked to engineer the perfect robot.

As the campaign evolved, so did Hannah’s look. And on her next adventure, a freshly redesigned Hannah dives into the world of underwater exploration to bring LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essentials kit to life.

RECOGNITION
ANA 2023 Global Ace Awards - Gold -Video - Short-Form

 

To support Hannah on her journey to educate teachers and students on the power of LEGO Education, an accompanying print campaign focused on individual LEGO Education pieces to help aid in brand recognition.

RECOGNITION
ANA 2021 Global Ace Awards - Winner - Print Advertising - Campaign
ANA 2021 Global Ace Awards - Runner-Up - The Craft Categories - Copywriting

 
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YOUR FREIGHT,
FIRST.

XPO DELIVERS WORLD-CLASS LTL FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION

 
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With coverage in 99% of U.S. zip codes, over 35 years of experience, and a commitment to delivering on time and damage free, XPO is leader in less-than-truckload freight transportation. And with a new CEO, a refreshed look and feel, and a spin-off announcement, they were looking for a way to remind BDMs that when they need freight services they shouldn’t settle for anything but the kind of world-class LTL experience that only XPO can provide.

 
 

YOUR FREIGHT FIRST

One of our first tasks was coming up with a new tag that embodied the commitment XPO has to their customers and ensuring that any and all of their freight is treated as precious cargo. Of the numerous lines we proposed, one that I wrote ultimately became the favorite and tagline for the company, finding its way onto the side of their fleet all across the country.

 
 
 

“LIKE A SWISS WATCH…”

XPO prides itself on precision—”Our operation is like a Swiss watch…” was a phrase often used by the incoming CEO and this notion became the inspiration for our launch film.

 
 
 

FILMS, FILMS, AND… MORE FILMS

To coincide with the new CEO taking the reins and XPO spinning off their truck brokerage business to better focus on LTL, they were looking to do a heavy marketing blitz throughout the month just after the announcement. Concerned with wear-out, they asked us to create 17 unique films of varying lengths (:60, :30, :15, :06) to run across TVC, digital paid media, and social—in under two months—and we did.

 
 
 

BEYOND THE SPOTS

With our short timeframe and massive media buy in front of us, we also needed to create content to run across digital, social, print, and OOH

 
 
 
 

BUILDING A LIBRARY

Additionally, we helped XPO build out a library of brand photography—here is a selection of imagery from that library.

 
 
 

MASSIVE CAPACITY.
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY.

AN UNEXPECTED SPOKESDUO LAUNCHES THE NEXT BIG THING IN FREIGHT

 
 
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With an incredibly crowded ad landscape, it can be tough to stand out in freight transportation. Which meant the stereotypical truck shots weren’t going to cut it. So instead of following yet another big rig down the highway, we took our eyes off the road, which is where we found an unlikely spokesduo: Cow & Egret.

Based on a real-life pairing, this animal odd couple, often seen alongside highways, would now take the stage as RXO’s official unofficial mascots.

To ensure we hit on everything that RXO had to say, we created over 30 unique films—giving Cow & Egret the room they needed to deliver observations, dispel myths, and drop knowledge around all things RXO, while helping to redefine what a B2B trucking campaign could be.

RECOGNITION
ANA 2023 Global Ace Awards - Sliver - Brand Launch/Re-Launch - Campaign
ANA 2023 Global Ace Awards - Sliver -Video - Short-Form

 
 
 
 
 

THE AKAMAI
EXPERIENCE

AKAMAI DELIVERS CRITICAL PROTECTION AND SERVICES AT THE EDGE

 
 
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Understanding how Akamai can benefit your business isn’t necessarily easy, so we broke it down. Using different sports as a metaphors, we made Akamai’s features, services, and benefits easy to understand for our audience. Ultimately helping businesses of all types envision how Akamai can provide the edge they need.

 

By blending our athletes with inclement weather, CGI code, and a high-contrast look, we were able to create a world representative of the chaotic “edge” of the internet and wholly owned by Akamai.

 

Four films were created to help tell Akamai’s story and demonstrate their offerings across content delivery, security, and edge compute.

 
 
 
 
 

Filming during the worst of the COVID crisis presented its fair share of challenges. With the agency and clients scattered across the U.S., our production partner in LA, and the on-the-ground production happening in Bogota, Columbia, we were definitely a bit nervous about how it was all going to come together. However, our minds were quickly put at ease once we saw how the latest technologies make the remote shooting process remarkably seamless—ultimately allowing us to beautifully execute our vision from the safety of home.

 
 

EVER BETTER

RYDER RE-EMERGES SMARTER, FASTER, AND BETTER THAN EVER

 
 
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After nearly 20 years without advertising, Ryder had a bit of an awareness issue—a lot of people just really didn’t know what they did. So how do we demonstrate their wide range of capabilities while also communicating that no one does outsourcing better than Ryder? 

We created a campaign built around comparatives—specifically, the 'er'. Using it to communicate that little bit extra that Ryder puts into everything they do. To further telegraph this message of more and tie it back to the brand, we utilized the 'er' from the Ryder logo to help tell our story.

 
 
 
 
 

WHAT IF A LIGHT
WERE MORE
THAN A LIGHT?

INTEL HELPS BRING SMART LIGHTING TO BIG CITIES

 
 
 
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For as long as we can remember, streetlights have served one purpose—to help us find our way in the dark. But now, with the introduction of sensors, IoT video, and artificial intelligence, Intel is giving the humble streetlight its day.  

RECOGNITION
Global ACE Awards 2019 - Winner - Social Media Campaigns

 
 
 
 

GIVE BOLDLY,
NOT BLINDLY

NORTON GETS HOLIDAY SHOPPERS EXCITED ABOUT DIGITAL SECURITY  

 
 
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We get it, Norton Security probably isn't the most exciting gift to receive for the holidays—but what if it was? In this holiday campaign, we superimposed Norton into some of the web’s most hilarious gift freakouts.

The stunt was a success, garnering millions of views, a lot of social media commotion, and ultimately putting Norton top of mind during the gift-giving season. 

 
 
 

Innovative print ads that featured real Norton-branded wrapping paper where created for Wired’s Holiday Gift Guide issue.

While a partnership with Buzzfeed gave us the opportunity to create custom “listicles” of the best holiday freakouts.

 
 

EXPERIENCE THE
FUTURE OF RACING

INTEL + FERRARI TEAM UP FOR THE FERRARI CHALLENGE

 
 
 
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Through the use of artificial intelligence and drones, Intel is providing the technology that will help redefine the future of driving for fans and drivers alike. To start implementing these innovations, Intel announced that it would be partnering with Ferrari for their Ferrari Challenge North American Series during CES 2018.

 
 
 
 
 

PRESERVING THE
HEALTH OF OUR
OCEANS 

INTEL + SNOTBOT ARE USING AI TO IMPROVE WHALE RESEARCH

 
 
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A collaboration between Intel, Parley for the Oceans, and the Ocean Alliance, the SnotBot initiative was created to help make whale research and biological data sampling less invasive. SnotBot drones are custom-engineered to collect the blow, or snot, from whales as they surface while an onboard camera records images of the mammals without unnecessary human interaction.

The data that's collected is then analyzed using Intel AI and machine learning to help identify and track individual whales—reducing man hours, improving identification accuracy, and ensuring the health of our oceans.

To announce the collaboration and promote SnotBot's segment during Nat Geo's Earth Live event, we created a series of social videos that offered insights from the team behind the program.

RECOGNITION
Drum B2B Brave Awards USA 2017 - Best Digital Video Campaign
Global ACE Awards 2018 - Winner - Integrated Marketing Campaign Under $250K
Global ACE Awards 2018 - Runner-Up - Content Marketing Multiple Piece Campaign
Communicator Awards 2018 - Gold - B2B for Integrated Campaign
Communicator Awards 2018 - Gold - Cause Marketing for Integrated Campaign
ANA B2 Awards 2018 - Winner - Individual/Campaign/Web-based Video

 

 
 
 
 

EXPOSING REAL STORIES
OF ADDICTION

TRUE STORIES OF TEEN METH ADDICTION COME TO LIFE

 
 
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With the help of Studio AKA in London we created a series of animations for The Meth Project to help bring real stories of Meth addiction to life. Varying styles of animation were used to give each story a unique look and feel.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WHAT DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT METH?

THE METH PROJECT ENCOURAGES TEENS TO ASK ABOUT METH

 
 
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The Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time Meth use through public service messaging, public policy, and community outreach. 

For their Wave 6 campaign, they decided it was time to move from traditional advertising into the digital space. So we created an online resource where teens could get the facts about this devastating drug.

RECOGNITION
Communication Arts - Web Pick of the Week
Creativity - Editor's Pick
FWA - Public Shortlist

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SAY GOODBYE TO
CHECKOUT FORMS

V.ME BY VISA STREAMLINES ONLINE PAYMENTS 

 
 
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For decades, Visa has simplified the way we pay for the things we love. Now they're bringing that simplicity to online payments. 

V.me by Visa was created to streamline the online payment process. Eliminating the need to constantly re-enter payment info, so that we can start to say goodbye to checkout forms. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BE GREAT

INTEL SHOWS BUSINESSES EVERYWHERE WHAT THEY CAN DO WITH A NEW PC

 
 
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With a wide range of new devices on the market and the end of Q4 quickly approaching, Intel was looking for a way to highlight the business benefits of upgrading to an Intel-powered PC and grab the attention of small business decision makers. 

Our solution? An energetic, motion-driven animated piece that showcased why great businesses run on Intel.

 
 
 

PUSH YOUR PLAY

INTEL ENCOURAGES GAMERS TO DEMAND MORE FROM THEIR PCs

 
 
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Intel asked us to create a campaign for their hardcore gaming audience. The goal was to show these enthusiasts that Intel understands their passion for gaming and is invested in providing the most cutting-edge components for the win. 

 
 
 
 
 

LIVE FOR NOW

PEPSI ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO EMBRACE THE UNEXPECTED

 
 
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After creating the Live For Now campaign with TBWA\Chiat\Day as part of a global brand relaunch, Pepsi tasked us with creating an online experience that centered around the new platform and Pepsi Pulse was born—a dashboard that provided users with real-time pop culture news, tweets, exclusive content, and deals.

 
 
 
 
 

ANDROID
AT ITS BEST

ANDROID GIVES ANDROID ONE A MUCH NEEDED REFRESH 

 
 
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While working at Factor, I spent a year onsite at Google where I developed creative solutions across a variety of business units including the Google Analytics Suite, Google Express, and Android. This site was created to relaunch the Android One brand and reposition it as a mid-tier line of products, second only to the Pixel.