Creative Review
Each month, this department pays homage to memorable advertising and marketing campaigns. The highlighted executions have been identified by leading creative executives for their noteworthy use of copy, art, photography, whimsy, uniqueness, etc. – in combination or as single branding elements. Creating good pharmaceutical advertising and marketing requires agencies to think out of the box and clients who dare to be different. PharmaVOICE is pleased to give these vanguards their due recognition. Adalat Oros Brand: Adalat Oros Client: Bayer Title: School Reunion Agency: McCann Healthcare, Sydney Debut: 2003 Creative Directors: Hugh Fitzhardinge/ Grant Foster Art director: Grant Foster Copywriter: Hugh Fitzhardinge Product Manager: Richard Petrie Photographer: John Curnow Planner: Susan Oliver Have a look through the new RX Annual – a publication devoted to the best in healthcare and medical advertising and graphic communication in the world published by the Rx Club Award Inc. – and there’s a vast amount of material, perhaps too much. It almost makes one’s head spin. Thousands of ads packed with symbols, headlines, subheads, captions, visuals, graphics, logos, pills, and sign offs. That’s why we have chosen Adalat Oros, School Reunion, by McCann Healthcare, Sydney. The ad is simple, clear, upbeat, and communicates the point immediately. It has a light touch but with a hint of emotion. A factual headline – “School Reunion” – but it is also tongue in cheek. Above all, this ad obeys the first rule: don’t overcrowd the ad. You have to admit that this follows the rule to the letter. According to Bruno Stucchi and Angelo Ghidotti, Creative Directors at Sudler & Hennessey, Milan, Italy, this Australian ad for Adalat Oros communicates its point immediately. For Art’s Sake Submissions Participation: Open to anyone involved in pharmaceutical marketing. Entries: All media, including DTC ads, journal ads, Websites, direct-mail campaigns, public-relations initiatives. Guidelines: Submit a 50-word to 100-word document explaining why you believe the creative execution you selected is notable. Include your name, company affiliation, e-mail address, and a high-res jpeg file of the creative being showcased. Send to: [email protected] Angelo Ghidotti and Bruno Stucchi