Digital advertisement created by MSPS, Romania for Piraeus Bank, within the category: Finance.

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.

Without a law regulating headphone use in Romania, traffic accidents related to headphone use have tripled in the last 6 years. Radio 21, Romanian hit radio station, changed its content to promote a new behavior: use just one headphone so you can hear the traffic around you. Working with famous Romanian artist Claudia Pavel, the radio station launched the Go Mono Anthem, the first song that has different genres in each headphone: rock if you use the left headphone and acoustic if you listen to it in the right headphone. Audio advertisement created by McCann, Romania for Radio 21, within the category: Media.

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

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.

Ambient advertisement created by BBDO, Romania for Domestic, within the category: Media.

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

Renault România created Doodle Mats, the first kids’ rugs customized with real maps, that help them learn where to safely cross the street. The project was developed by Publicis Romania and came to life thanks to the auto maker’s constant interest in pedestrian safety, especially that of the most vulnerable ones: kids. Most accidents involving child pedestrians take place close to their homes, when kids are unattended, so the first thing they need to know is where the safe crossings are in their own neighbourhood. But because road safety is a boring, adult topic, a fun approach was needed to appeal to kids. That’s how the agency turned to the popular road rugs, found in kids’ rooms all around the world. Direct advertisement created by Publicis, Romania for Renault, within the category: Automotive.

Film advertisement created by Handsome, Romania for Siviero Maria, within the category: Confectionery, Snacks.

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

The prompt Romanian response to the British "You won't like it here!" Campaign proposed by the British Government to keep away Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants. Mr. Keith Vaz, British MP the Head of the Home Affairs Committee analyzing the migration estimates, actually came to Bucharest and wore our T-Shirt proving that our message was a pretty convincing one even for the authorities. :) Digital advertisement created by GMP, Romania for Gandul, within the category: Media.

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

Direct advertisement created by McCann, Romania for Mega Image, within the category: Retail Services.

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

The existence of filter bubbles and echo chambers on social media platforms presents a wide variety of challenges to brands and people interested in reaching a wide audience across political allegiances and cultural divisions. The nature of the web is to reinforce what we already know and like. Algorithms are designed to show us content that aligns with our own predispositions, and people’s historical behavior online tends to prevent them from seeing or accessing material from opposing viewpoints and perspectives. This leads to customized internet experiences for everyone that rarely stray into the unexpected. Telekom Romania wanted to turn this tendency on its head. As a brand built on sharing content, it worked with Leo Burnett Bucharest to devise an attention-getting stunt that would open up young people’s eyes to communities and perspectives far from their ordinary inclinations. The brand launched Vloggers’ Swap. Vloggers’ Swap was built on a deep analysis of the data of different Vlog channels on Youtube. LB/Bucharest identified Vlog channels whose audiences did not overlap at all. These groups of young viewers had very little in common, and their viewing habits led them to inhabit very rigid filter bubbles. For one day, Telekom Romania initiated a “swap” of these Vlogs with their polar opposite vlogger, helping to introduce each specific audience to a perspective and vlogger far out of their normal comfort zone. This stunt drew massive interest in Romania, and helped Vlog channels to broaden their appeal to audiences they normally wouldn’t reach. Launched to coincide with Telekom Romania’s offer of unlimited video, this work serves up a fantastic example of how brands are helping people to build wider audiences in spite of the algorithms that would limit their reach and appeal. By helping millennials to broaden their viewing diet, Telekom Romania is cultivating a younger audience of viewers who cannot be restricted by the constraints of filter bubbles or echo chambers. As Telekom Romania has championed for years, “life is for sharing.” Digital advertisement created by Leo Burnett, Romania for Telekom Romania, within the category: Electronics, Technology.

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.

Direct advertisement created by Mercury 360, Romania for The Heart of Children Association, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.

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