2011 Winners & Shortlists

THE PACK THAT COMES TO LIFE

BrandLG ELECTRONICS
Product/ServiceGD510 MOBILE PHONE
EntrantY&R DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CategoryNew Product Launch/Re-launch
Entrant Company:Y&R DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Sales Promotion/Advertising Agency:Y&R DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Brief

To launch the new solar power technology in LG GD510 and to demonstrate the benefits of using a solar-powered phone, especially for the environment.

Describe how the promotion developed from concept to implementation

To drive home the message that the GD510 is the perfect phone for those who care about the environment.

Describe the success of the promotion with both client and consumer including some quantifiable results

The pack increased awareness on LG's solar power technology in the GD510 mobile phone. Each one contributes to our collective effort to make our planet a greener place.

Explain why the method of promotion was most relevant to the product or service

We created a special packaging that doubles as a plant pot, with soil and seeds. Just take out the phone and pour some water into the pack. In just a few days, a plant starts growing.

Credits

Name Company Role
Shahir Zag Y&R Dubai Chief Creative Officer
Shahir Zag Y&R Dubai Creative Director
Kalpesh Patankar Y&R Dubai Creative Director
Kalpesh Patankar Y&R Dubai Art Director
Shahir Zag Y&R Dubai Art Director
Shahir Zag Y&R Dubai Copywriter
Kalpesh Patankar Y&R Dubai Copywriter
Uday Desai Y&R Dubai Account Director
George Ninan Y&R Dubai Account Manager
Rohit Arora Y&R Dubai Planner
Amin Soltani Y&R Dubai Agency Producer
Anis Sahyoun LG Electronics Corporate Marketing Manager
Nadine Ghossoub Y&R Dubai Planner