2019 Winners & Shortlists

LOOSE WHEEL NUT

Short List
BrandFRIENDS OF CANCER PATIENTS
Product/ServiceCANCER SYMPTOMS AWARENESS
EntrantDDB DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CategoryCharities & Non-profit
Idea Creation DDB DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Media Placement OMD Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Production MANGO JAM STUDIO Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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As humans we tend to procrastinate on important things that could have huge impacts on our lives. This holds especially true when it comes to treating the symptoms of cancer. Quite often we leave it until it’s too late. In this radio campaign we bring this insight to life through slice of life examples, that when left ignored, could put us in grave danger, such as a loose wheel nut, a crack in the wall, and a foul odor.

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Loose Wheel Nut SFX: The sound of a car’s wheel that’s a little lose as it wobbles along causing the car to shake and rattle which ultimately leads to an accident. FVO: Delivered very casually without a care in the world until the last couple of words. It’s just a nut. It’s just a little loose nut. It’s just little loose nut that’s making the rear wheel wobble. It’s just a little loose nut that’s making the rear wheel wobble and the back of the car shake. It’s just a little loose nut that’s making the rear wheel wobble, the back of the car shake and the boot to spring open. It’s just a little loose nut that’s making the rear wheel wobble, the back of the car shake, the boot to spring open and the steering wheel to shudder uncontrollably. It’s just a little loose nut that’s making the rear wheel wobble, the back of the car shake, the boot to spring open, the steering wheel to shudder uncontrollably and the car to… SFX: We hear the car swirl back and forth before crashing into another car. Announcer: When you ignore the signs, you put yourself in grave danger. Treating the symptoms of cancer early can save your life. To know more visit Friends of Cancer Patients at focp.ae

Credits

Name Company Role
Zahir Mirza DDB Dubai Group Creative Director
Firas Medrows DDB Dubai Executive Creative Director
Zahir Mirza DDB Dubai Group Creative Director
Ahmed Otaibi DDB Dubai Art Director
Victor Haffling DDB Dubai Senior Copywriter
Hend Raafat DDB Dubai Planner
Ashish Varghese DDB Dubai Producer
Joe Najm Mango Jam Sound Engineer
Jessica Machaalani OMD, Dubai Director

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