Today FM has launched a major new brand campaign which will see the station heavily promoted across TV, digital, outdoor and print for a two month launch period.
With the campaign concept of ‘Oh it’s On’, the TV ad features Today FM faces Ian Dempsey, Mario Rosenstock, Dermot & Dave, Al Porter, Matt Cooper and Louise Duffy. The presenters can be seen ‘taking on the trolls’ and challenging negative social media comments.
Keith McCormack, CEO of Today FM commented: “This is a hugely exciting time for Today FM, we have a brand that’s full of personality and energy and our presenter line-up matches that. This campaign captures Today FM at its best and marks the start of a big year for the station. Our listeners have always enjoyed Today FM’s sense of adventure and mischief and we want our station image and sound to reflect that.”
The 40 second TV ad is supported by a large-scale nationwide outdoor and digital campaign. The outdoor campaign, which includes key long-term sites in Dublin, Cork and Galway features all nine presenters on the Today FM daytime schedule from 5am to midnight.
The brand campaign is supported by a heavyweight media investment and will run during key periods throughout 2017 and 2018. 20 second tactical versions of the brand commercial will air during the summer alongside the 40 seconder.
Shot in Ardmore studios in Wicklow, the TV ad was directed by Irish man Finn Keenan with Dublin production House, Motherland. The campaign was devised and created by Publicis while Mindshare managed the media buying. The music track featured in the TV ad is ‘Show me the Weight’ by Irish band, The Hot Sprockets. The Hot Sprockets appear regularly on the Today FM playlist and the chosen track is set to attract increased radio play as a result of the campaign exposure.
Jimmy Murphy, Director, Publicis: “It’s great to have a client who wants to do something brave and high energy. Working with the presenters was wonderful because none of them take themselves too seriously. They were well up for the concept and even provided some of the nasty tweets themselves. Great sports!’
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