Energy Upgrade Sheds Light on How Californians Have the Power to Harness Clean Energy
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'The Collectors' campaign from DDB San Francisco is brought to life by depicting people across the state capturing solar and wind energy in their everyday lives

DDB San Francisco has released its latest campaign for Energy Upgrade California - an organisation dedicated to bringing California together to meet the state’s energy goals.
'The Collectors' film is a metaphor elevated by beautiful cinematography designed to draw attention to the abundance of clean energy California has to offer. That is, except during peak hours from 4-9pm where clean energy gives way to fossil fuels to meet demand. The message, that Californians have the power to harness clean energy, is brought to life by depicting people across the state capturing solar and wind energy in their everyday lives.
“We wanted to remind Californians that the power to choose cleaner energy sources and prevent damage to our environment is in their hands,” said DDB San Francisco executive creative director, Ben Wolan. “It’s hard to engage people emotionally about something as mundane as their energy bill, which is why compelling storytelling was so essential for this project.”
The spot, shot by lauded director Peter Thwaites, turns something as intangible as electricity into something fun, magical, and ultimately memorable.
The campaign will run from November into 2021 across broadcast, print, digital banners, radio, and in-feed across social platforms.

Client
Client: Energy Upgrade California
Agency
Agency: DDB San Francisco
Chief Creative Officer, DDB Worldwide: Ari Weiss
Chief Creative Officer, NORTH AMERICA: Britt Nolan
Executive Creative Director, SAN FRANCISCO: Ben Wolan
Creative Director: Mark Krajan
Associate Creative Director (Art): Aubrey Day
Associate Creative Director (Copy): Carlos Savage
Senior Copywriter: Clemence Pluche
Chief Production Officer: Di Jackson
Agency Producer: Heather Bernard, Sam Petersson, Rinny Shim
Director of Account Management: Ty Kendig
Account Director: Mark Hurley
Account Executive: Stevie Chu
Account Supervisor: Ben Khan
Strategy: Christian Franco, Clemency Beale-Collins
Categories: Environment, Corporate, Social and PSAs
DDB North America, Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:14:06 GMT