Following negative global media coverage about Romanians in recent years (which, on a long term, is affecting investments, tourism and work force) an unbiased voice was needed to speak for them and show the world the true colors of Romania. ROM chocolate - a traditional chocolate bar wrapped in the national flag - and McCann Worldgroup Romania, launched ROMBOT: the first artificial intelligence ambassador of a country. ROMBOT is a learning machine that is currently learning from fellow Romanians what makes this country great and worth visiting.Romanians were invited to visit https://rombot.ro and start chatting live with the ROMBOT, who will be asking hundreds of questions about the Romanian way of life: „What do you eat?”; „What music do you listen to?”; „What sports do you prefer”; „What is the most beautiful place in your country?”. Digital advertisement created by McCann, Romania for ROM, within the category: Confectionery, Snacks.

Film advertisement created by Leo Burnett, Romania for Bitdefender, within the category: Professional Services.

Audio advertisement created by McCann, Romania for Virgin Radio, within the category: Media.

Film advertisement created by Ogilvy, Romania for Anim'est, within the category: Media.

SOCIAL ME is an online series about a Romanian character inspired by the authentic online behaviors we all have in common: staging perfect moments, filters over filters, carefully-scripted captions and the addiction to the instant gratification that the flood of “likes” provides. The series follows a fictional influencer and her struggles to reach the daily quota of posts and likes. To achieve these goals, she looks at the people in her life purely as a source of content. Her boyfriend = a human selfie stick; her childhood friend = a pretext for an emotional caption; her dog = the best like magnet she could ever find.

Apa Nova, the leading water management company in Romania, announces the launch of a fresh and innovative campaign meant to capture people’s attention regarding the correct use of the sewage system. ‘’Happy ending stories’’ is the concept by which Apa Nova brings to Bucharest’s attention that the sewage system is not a rubbish bin. The forbidden waste thrown in the toilet or in the drain affects both the sewer system and the environment. The campaign was developed by Porter Novelli, a communication agency based in Bucharest, Romania. The campaign was born out of the necessity for a more responsible sewage use: one without forbidden waste disposal such as fats, personal hygiene items, hair, detergents, food scraps and various other items that affect the sewer and the environment in the long run. ‘’Change your ways before your loved one changes their mind about you.’’ is the tagline that encourages the people of Bucharest to become better and more responsible. The campaign is centered around three types of waste which are frequently thrown in the sewer: hair, oil and condoms. These common-use items acquire symbolic value and become a behavioral catalyst for change. Film advertisement created by Porter Novelli, Romania for Apa Nova, within the category: Industrial, Agriculture.

On January 30, 2017, at 10:30 PM, under the pretext of poor prison conditions reported by E.U., the government passed an emergency ordinance that would help corrupt politicians escape justice and this decision lead to Romania’s greatest post communism protest. Primus, a small brand of construction materials, focused on responsible honest handymen, wanted to show support for a protest that fights dishonest decisions. The brand made a public commitment to solve the heart of the issue: if the government repeals the ordinance in due time, Primus will donate renovation materials for fixing up Romanian prisons. Each day the government postponed the decision, the brand would help renovate less prisons. Thus, 18 prisons are today renovated with Primus adhesives, grout and concrete screed. Integrated advertisement created by Rusu+Bortun, Romania for Primus, within the category: House, Garden.

Film advertisement created by Handsome, Romania for Shell, within the category: Industrial, Agriculture.

Digital advertisement created by McCann, Romania for ROM, within the category: Confectionery, Snacks.

Ambient advertisement created by McCann, Romania for KFC, within the category: Food.

Film advertisement created by Saatchi & Saatchi, Romania for United Way, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.

Digital advertisement created by Interactions, Romania for Seat, within the category: Automotive.

Digital advertisement created by McCann, Romania for Unicredit, within the category: Finance.

Real women who’ve survived domestic violence are giving their voices to scenes from silent movies where female characters are being abused by men, in support of a Romanian domestic violence charity. In Unquiet Voices, a 40-minute film created by Cheil Centrade on behalf of Romanian charity ANAIS, scenes from seven different silent films are intertwined with narratives of romances that became nightmares for women. It is estimated that every 30 seconds, a Romanian woman becomes a victim of domestic abuse, but very few are empowered talk about their experience. The idea of Unquiet Voices is to reveal the almost unnoticed portrayal of violence against women in films and how men copy this wrong behaviour in real life. ANAIS, which supports domestic violence victims, wanted to undo the wrong. With the loss of copyright of dozens of these silent movies on January 1 2019, ANAIS wondered if they could be turned into an empowering cinematographic product for the next generation? The real-life stories brought to life in the movie show different types of abuse, from psychological to economic. sexual, and even attempted murder. The movie talks about physically assaulted women who are left breathless on the floor, men who should be in jail but are walking freely, and children witnessing tragedies. The footage from each movie chapter was taken from seven different silent movies, then rearranged to fit the real stories of victims, whose voices are recorded over the footage to finally unsilence every violent scene. Movies used in the campaign: A Woman of Paris, directed by Charlie Chaplin - 1923 Our Hospitality, directed by Buster Keaton and John G. Blystone - 1923 Flaming Youth, directed by John Francis Dillon- 1923 Safety Last!, directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor- 1923 Souls for Sale, directed by Rupert Hughes- 1923 Where the North Begins, directed by Chester M. Franklin- 1923 Scaramouche, directed by Rex Ingram- 1923 Digital advertisement created by Cheil, Romania for Anais Association, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.

Audio advertisement created by Mercury 360, Romania for Romanian Police, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.

Film advertisement created by Publicis, Romania for Sanofi, within the category: Pharmaceutical.

Integrated advertisement created by McCann, Romania for MasterCard, within the category: Finance.

In Romania, a Hunting Law allowing, among others, the slaughter of song birds, was close to silently pass through. Many foreign hunters would come to Romania to shoot larks and sell them to European restaurants. Lark tongues are a 5 star dish. The lark is a symbol of Romanian music, many of our composers being inspired by this small, yet fascinating bird. People were not aware of these changes, so we wanted to create a public debate around the subject. The campaign generated huge PR and free media. Artists joined our campaign and donated parts of their songs for the cause. Digital advertisement created by Jazz, Romania for Salveaza Ciocarlia, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.