2013 Winners & Shortlists

DAYMAN MAABAAD/ ALWAYS TOGETHER

Short List
BrandMOBINIL
Product/ServiceMOBINIL
EntrantLEO BURNETT CAIRO, EGYPT
CategoryUSE OF BROADCAST: TV, CINEMA, RADIO
Entrant Company LEO BURNETT CAIRO, EGYPT
Advertising Agency LEO BURNETT CAIRO, EGYPT
Media Agency UM7 Giza, EGYPT

Results and Effectiveness

After the song was released, it reached more than 8 million views on Youtube, and renewed the people's love for the brand, igniting some to switch telecom operators. Television shows were praising how the song shows the essence of Egypt. As for the business aspect, there were 1.5 million ringtones and call tones of the song downloaded. Initially the whole song wasn't aired, but rather several cutdowns were released; in response to the demand from people to hear the whole song, different channels offered to air the song for free, equating to $680,000 of air time.

Creative Execution

We wanted to remind Egyptians of what they share in common, and to show them that Egypt's backbone is the strength it derives from its diversity. We invited underground artists from all over Egypt and we made a song that combines and reflects each state's different people, environment, musical styles and dialect.

Insights, Strategy and the Idea

The agency was presented with a corporate campaign that further builds on Mobinil's position, "Always Together". This came at a time in Egypt where people were fragmented, each adhering to different political groups and ideologies. As each person sought their own agenda they were losing sight of what they share in common, the people needed to be united. Mobinil being Egypt's first telecommunications operator, has a long history and credibility with it's audience. The brand's sole purpose has always been to enrich people's lives and now it had to bring the people together.

Credits

Name Company Role
Reem El Abd Stylist
Bechara Mouzannar Leo Burnett Chief Creative Officer
Hisham Sakr Editor
Ahmed Hussein Leo Burnett Creative Director
Ashraf El Kholy Editor
Osama Arnaouty Leo Burnett Associate Creative Director
Ahmed Farahat Music Composer
Salma Nour Leo Burnett Art Director
Naser El Din Nagy Songwriter
Neviene Ragab Leo Burnett Art Director
Mohamed Ghorab Music Producer
Christin Ghobrial Leo Burnett Head Of Communications
Hatem Amin Music Producer
Mohamed Aboulenein Leo Burnett Account Director
Shereen Mostafa Leo Burnett Producer
Hisham Soliman Hama Film Production Producer
Ahmed Abdullah Director
Tarek Hefny D.o.p
Nihal Farouk Art Director
Reem El Abd Stylist