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Doner

When the Motor Stops

Agency: Doner

Description

With COVID-19 spreading in Michigan, ad agency Doner, headquartered in Detroit since the 1930s, chose to send a message of strength and resilience to its city in the form of its new video, When the Motor Stops.
The spot, shot in black and white, features typically populated portions of Detroit cleared out. Messages of solidarity appear on downtown marquees, including affirmations such as “We love you, Detroit” and “We will get through this together.” A voiceover acknowledges how unnatural the emptiness of the streets feels, especially for “the city on four wheels.” The entirety of the spot serves as a nod to Detroit’s heritage, with referencing including: “Even Henry [Ford] himself would have put it in park.” The video characterizes collective isolation as a sign of togetherness, closing out with the poignant message that “Here, we don’t stop in the name of fear. We stop in the name of love” before fading to text that says “Stay safe, Detroit.”
Doner shot and produced this film over the weekend – safely. The agency’s in-house director shot solo, with the editor cutting and finished the film remotely from home – the same way the rest of Doner’s studio is working. The voice talent recorded from her closet.

This professional campaign titled 'When the Motor Stops' was published in United States in March, 2020. It was created for the brand: Doner, by ad agency: Doner. This Film medium campaign is related to the Agency Self-Promo and Public Interest industries and contains 1 media asset. It was submitted almost 4 years ago.

Credits

Advertising Agency: Doner, USA
Director: Zeke Anders
Creative Team: Michael Stelmaszek, Zeke Anders, Alex Demuth
Strategy: Alex Demuth
Music: Jon Moshier, Julian Whettlin
VO: Olivia Hill
Script: Michael Stelmaszek
Producers: Jennie Hochthanner, Tony Del Bel
Musician: Low Lumens

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