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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