Boost Mobile & 180LA Create 'You Earned It'

Boost Mobile and 180LA team up for a new campaign to promote Boost’s Monthly Unlimited no-contract wireless service plan featuring shrinking payments. The work demonstrates how when Boost is your provider, they put money back in your pocket, literally.

 

The first spot, “Pickpocket,” directed by Rattling Stick’s Danny Kleinman, begins airing today, set in an underground subway where a mugging is about to take place on a crowded train. Instead of getting robbed, however, the surprised individual reaches into his pocket to find more money in his wallet instead of less. With Boost Mobile, once a customer makes six on-time payments, monthly payments shrink by $5.

 

"We’re so used to feeling robbed by our cell phone providers,"said Carl Corbitt, creative director-180LA. "Too many mobile providers surprise their customers with extra hidden fees. This campaign flips the idea of feeling robbed on its head to show how Boost surprises their loyal customers with savings instead." 

 

The campaign launches with a :30 TVC, "Pickpocket," and rolls out with two more :30’s later in the year. The spot will air on more than 14 networks and cable TV stations, including ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, FX, SPIKE and TBS.

 

“Boost Mobile has long prioritized consumers’ wireless rights, and ‘You Earned It’ is an invitation for consumers around the country to join us and stand up for themselves,” said Peiti Feng, director of brand strategy and marketing communications-Boost Mobile. “Don’t allow other wireless carriers to rob you. Instead, allow Boost Mobile to put money back in your pocket with shrinking payments. We are committed to rewarding customers without requiring a contract.”

 

Boost Mobile has become a leader in the no-contract wireless category, as the only provider to actually reward customers with cash back in their pocket by shrinking their payments, an unexpected and unique perk in the prepaid market.  

 

Campaign:  Boost Mobile Shrinkage
Length:  :30
Spot:  Pickpocket
Agency:  180LA 
Client:   Boost Mobile
     
Agency: 180LA
Executive Creative Director:  William Gelner
Creative Director: Carl Corbitt
Creative Director: Anja Duering
Copywriter: Sean Smith
Art Director: Brandon Sides
Head of Production: Natasha Wellesley 
Senior Producer: Dave Stephenson
Head of Account Management:  Chad Bettor
Account Director: Jerico Cabaysa
Account Manager: Frith Dabkowski
Account Manager: Paul Kinsella
Account Coordinator: Mackenzie Walen
Planning Director:  Mitch Polatin  

Production
Production Co.: Rattling Stick
Director: Daniel Kleinman
DP: Sal Totino
Executive Producer: Johnnie Frankel
Executive Producer: Jennifer Barrons
Head of Production: Joe Biggins
Production Designer: Dave Wilson
Stylist: Keith Wager
Casting Company:  Dan Bell Casting
Casting Director: Dan Bell

Editorial 
Editorial Company: Cut + Run
Editor:  Steve Gandolfi
Executive Producer: Carr Schilling
Producer: Amburr Farls
Assistant Editor:  Sean Stender

Completion/Special Effects
Colorist: Siggy Ferstl
Transfer Facility:  CO3
Online/VFX: The Mill
Flame Artist: Gareth Parr
Managing Director: Ben Hampshire
Executive Producer: Sue Troyan
Head of Production: Ari Davis
Deputy Head of Production: Enca Kaul
Producer: Jessica Ambrose

Recording Mix
Recording Studio: Lime Studios
Date: 7/1/13
Mixer:  Rohan Young
Asst Mixer: Jeff Malen

Client Credits

Director, Brand Strategy + Marketing: Peiti Feng
Multicultural Brand Manager: Arlin Morales 
Creative Director: Wally Fox
Brand Manager: Ian O'Gorman
Advertising Manager: Rosalind Ledesma

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