DDB Group and Hong Kong Tourism Board bring Hong Kong to life as a hot travel destination in global digital activation campaign
DDB Group Hong Kong has developed a digital campaign for Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) that brings to life Hong Kong’s destination brand essence and new defined spirit in a fresh and interesting way.
The campaign focuses on the fact that today’s free and independent travellers are looking for authentic experiences so they can bring back genuine stories to their friends and family, which shows others what breed of traveller they are. And the best way to do this? To travel like a local and to see Hong Kong, like a Hong Konger.
DDB Group Hong Kong has developed a series of entertaining brand vignettes based on HKTB’s above-the-line campaign ‘My Time For’. which will drive traffic to the website and activate social sharing.
Partnering with local key opinion leaders, four branded content vignettes, running on both digital and TV channels show a different kind of experience.
. ‘My Time For Indulgence’ features Michelin star chef Alvin Leung, showing us how to consume a whole cow through culinary experiences in Sheung Wan, Temple Street and Wan Chai.
. ‘My Time For Renewal’ stars designer and style blogger J.J. Acuna, who takes us on a unique journey through Hong Kong sourcing different clothes to style himself up as a gentleman.
. ‘My Time for Urban Escapes’, sees The Savvy Guide’s host and model Jason Godfrey showing the audience where and how to best get suntanned when in Hong Kong.
. ‘My Time for Summer Fun’ features 1,600 pandas on an adventurous tour through the city’s family-friendly hot spots.
The vignettes run on regional TV stations from July 2014 (Life Inspired TV and Discovery Channels) plus online platforms such as DiscoverHongKong.com, Yahoo, YouTube, Facebook and other social media channels.
Anthony Lau, Executive Director of HKTB said, “We want our audience to know, see and feel that a trip to Hong Kong never disappoints and always gives you an amazing experience that leaves you with a great story to tell. And we illustrate these experiences by going deeper to uncover unique insights to show fun and authentic Hong Kong experiences through the eyes of local experts.”
Simone Tam, President and CEO of DDB Group Hong Kong and Guangzhou, added, “We’ve strategically uncovered a consumer insight that is powerful enough to drive brand communication, as well as tactical activations.”
Credits – DDB HK – President and CEO: Simone Tam. Executive Creative Director: Jeffry Gamble. Creative Directors: Leung Chung, Vincent Tse. Senior Art Director: Vinza Chu. Copywriters: Joe Ting, Neil McCollum. Assistant Art Directors: Carmen Wong, Ka Ho Chan, Kiki Wong. Digital Designer: Joe Wan. UX Developer: Dickson Chan. Associate Project Director: Bryan Fong. Associate Planning Director: Andreas Krasser. Business Director: Adrian Li. Account Director: Yan Kwan. Senior Account Executive: Pipi Yuen. Production Company: Life Inspired. General Manager: Anne Chan. Head of Content: Janice Cheng. Head of Creative: Keith Su. Producer: Dinesh Michan. Associate Producer: Deborah Choo. Art Director: Adrian Ang. HK Tourism Board – Director, Marketing: Tina Chao. Senior Manager, Brand Marketing: Michelle Tan. Manager, Brand Marketing: Melody Tong. Senior Executive, Brand Marketing: Emily Wong. Executive, Brand Marketing: Queenie Cheng. Executive, Brand Marketing: Randoll Leung. Chief English Editor: Rudie Lynes.