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2018: “Chevy Trick-or-Treat” Halloween Facebook Campaign

10/31/2018

 
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Our Facebook followers were probably thinking “not another generic holiday post”—and they were right. It wasn’t. We introduced the first virtual trick-or-treat experience, converting all six Chevrolet Facebook channels (@Chevrolet, @ChevyTrucks, @Corvette, @ChevroletCamaro, @ChevroletCruze, and @ChevroletElectric) into one interactive neighborhood. Instead of a standard post, we leveraged the American tradition of Halloween to deliver a unique, engaging experience.

The campaign generated 551,000+ organic impressions across channels with a 95% video completion rate—all without paid media. Twenty-five fans received real Chevy gifts, featured in the campaign's garages. On a day that typically underperforms in social, these results were more of a treat than a trick.

Awards:
  • 11/2019: The Drum Social Buzz Awards – Finalist: Most Innovative Use of Social
  • 04/2019: Shorty Awards – Winner: Facebook
  • 12/2019: The D Show (Adcraft Detroit) – Shortlist: Digital

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Channel Videos

@Chevrolet / Product: Equinox
@ChevyTrucks / Product: Silverado
@Corvette / Product: Corvette
@ChevroletCamaro / Product: Camaro
@ChevroletCruze / Product: Cruze
@ChevroletElectric / Product: Volt

Credits:
  • Concept by Danny Olson and Iain Lanivich
  • Creative Leadership: Iain Lanivich
  • Group Creative Director: Tony Kause
  • ACD/Art Director: Dan Willey
  • ACD/Art Director & Illustrator: Cleveland Thrasher
  • Sr. Producer: Tom Shea
  • Copywriters: Erin Townsend & Sara Lepley
  • Art Director: Bailey Bain
  • Strategy: Danny Olson & Benjie Klein
  • Account Team: Derek Chappo, Rebecca Jacokes, Madeline Kaczala
  • Sr. Project Manager: Cathy Wagner
  • Community Management: Leslie Keramidas & Abby Cousineau
  • Production & Post-Production: Digital Image Studios

2018: General Motors "We See a Future" Global Employee Engagement Campaign

10/1/2018

 
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When GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced the company’s bold vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, it gave the organization a powerful, unifying purpose—but it also sparked uncertainty. Employees around the world were asking: Is this achievable? What does it mean for my function? Will my role evolve?

To bridge that gap, we partnered with GM to develop “We See a Future,” a global culture-transformation program designed to help every employee understand their individual role in building GM’s future. We created a series of candid, documentary-style videos featuring leaders and employees who articulated what the vision means to them—while clearly outlining the steps, mindset and innovation required to achieve it.

The content resonated so deeply that the program quickly expanded beyond internal engagement. The videos, photography, and presentation materials were adopted across the company--broadcast nationally, featured in Board of Directors and investor presentations, embedded into talent acquisition efforts, and showcased across GM.com and owned social channels.

In total, we produced 10+ custom videos, lifestyle and portrait photography libraries, multiple presentation systems, and a suite of printed materials for university recruitment. Over the course of the program, employee confidence and sentiment toward GM’s future significantly increased, proving the power of connecting purpose to people.

"We See a Future" Anthem Video


"We See a Future" :60 PBS Spot


"Shoot for Perfection" Employee Testimonial Video


Leadership Video Series

​"The Next Revolution"
"How We Win"
"Every Voice Matters"
"The Way Forward"

Leadership & Employee Photography

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Talent Attraction


Credits:
  • Concept by Jaime Perry
  • Creative Leadership: Iain Lanivich
  • Creative Director: Tony Kause
  • ACD/Copywriter: Jaime Perry
  • Sr. Art Director: Jonathan Candelaria
  • Sr. Producer: Chris Coole
  • Director: Tom Carleton
  • Production & Post-Production: Mindfield

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    Iain Lanivich is a proven, award-winning executive creative leader with extensive experience leading creative teams and delivering integrated brand storytelling across advertising, digital, PR, social, and experiential.

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