COLUMBIA
COLUMBIA - ENGINEERED FOR WHATEVER
Once an irreverent, funny brand, Columbia Sportswear had spent recent years stuck in the wilderness of lifestyle advertising - people smiling on mountains, etc. But the truth is there’s just as much to scream at than smile about outdoors; Mother Nature can be a real motherfucker. Our pitch-winning brand idea ‘Engineered for Whatever’ says that no matter what the outdoors throws at you, Columbia Sportswear is tested to withstand the worst.
We created a new global brand platform, tone of voice, look & feel and global campaign, elevating Columbia from middle of the road to the top of the pile.
Agency - adam&eveDDB
Creatives - Mike Whiteside & Ben Robinson
Creative Directors - Will Cottam & James Crosby
CCOs - Rick Brim, Ant Nelson & Mike Sutherland
Producers - Deborah McCartney, Sally Pritchett, Charlotte Ellison
Director: Launch, Helicopter, Snow Plough, Snowball Tests - Henry Alex Rubin
Director: Balloon & Sauna Tests - Tim Bullock
Photographer - Anne-Sophie Soudoplatof
Design - Scott Silvey