2012 Winners & Shortlists

BREAK THE SILENCE PREDATOR IN THE PARK

Short List
BrandHIMAYA
Product/ServiceNGO/ CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
EntrantLEO BURNETT BEIRUT, LEBANON
CategoryAlternative Media
Entrant Company:LEO BURNETT BEIRUT, LEBANON
DM/Advertising Agency:LEO BURNETT BEIRUT, LEBANON

The Brief

Issue Today, 1 out of 7 children in Lebanon is a victim of sexual abuse, and what’s even more outrageous is that no one dares to talk about it. Abuse often happens within a family and is never reported, as it threatens the family’s reputation and pride. Objective Raise awareness on the topic and encourage victims and witnesses to start reporting the abuse. Strategy & Creation Our message was simple: children can be targeted anywhere and anytime.

Creative Execution

Kids in parks can get easily approached by predators, and often fall into their trap. The stunt created eye-opening reactions from people, showing them their kids are not always safe from sexual abuse.

Describe the creative solution to the brief/objective.

Parents accompanying their children were given a real wake-up call in public parks when they saw a man sitting on a bench, camouflaged to blend into it, and discovered later he could be a predator. Flyers were placed next to the camouflaged man. On the front, the card featured a similar visual from our print campaign. The back revealed its purpose and offered helpful tips for prevention.

Results

Results Kids dragged their parents to go see the camouflaged man on the bench. Over the weekend, more than 6000 people engaged with our stunt.

Credits

Name Company Role
Bechara Mouzannar Leo Burnett Beirut Chief Creative Officer/Ecd
Nada Abi Saleh Leo Burnett Beirut Deputy Managing Director
Areej Mahmoud Leo Burnett Beirut Creative Director
Charbel Sawane Leo Burnett Beirut Senior Art Director
Krystel Hoche Leo Burnett Beirut Senior Art Director
Marya Ghazzaoui Leo Burnett Beirut Art Director
Salem Habbous Leo Burnett Beirut Copywriter
Tania Saleh Leo Burnett Beirut Copywriter
Michel Haddad Leo Burnett Beirut Communication Executive
Line Abou Nasr Starcom Mediavest Group Media Manager