CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4
For the launch of Black Ops 4, we overhauled Call of Duty's go-to-market strategy—ditching their traditional blockbuster trailer for a modern, social-first approach. To do this, we created Activision’s first in-house content studio and made over 30* unique films, all shot using the game engine, which inspired real gamers to make over +25,000 of their own in the first 24 hours. And delivered a launch day record for the biggest digital release in Activision history. Full press release here.
*We actually made 464 unique films (seriously), but only 30 made it out into the world.
Some of my favorites are below.
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Awards:
Cannes Silver Lion // Social & Influencer
Cannes Bronze Lion // Film
Cannes Bronze Lion // Film
Cannes Bronze Lion // Film
Cannes Bronze Lion // Mobile
Cannes Lion Shortlist x5
D&AD Wooden Pencil // Branded Entertainment
D&AD Wooden Pencil // Direct Consumer Marketing
Gold ANDY // Idea
Bronze Clio // Direct - Social Media
Webby Nominee // Video - Games
We also created an out-of-home campaign that appeared in major cities across the country.
Credits
Agency: 72andSunny
Creative Directors:
Josh Braithwaite & Ben Hodgin
Senior Art Directors:
Lauren Albee, Gideon Gillard, Gustavo Kopit
Senior Copywriters:
Cory Conrad, Barnaby Blackburn
Collaborators:
Tim & Eric and Jonah Hill
Production Company:
Hecho Studios