Fletcher Living campaign asks Kiwis to talk less about housing and more about living via TBWA\NZ
Fletcher Living is launching a new brand platform via TBWA\NZ to show that they build more than just houses, they build neighbourhoods, and they are investing in the future of New Zealand.
‘This is Living’ celebrates the lives we live in our homes and communities in all its richness, beauty, and variety. From the exhaustion of new-borns to teenage drama, from garages being used for band practice to starting a new business, from family dinners to grandad’s nap time – from the big moments to the small ones, ‘This Is Living’.
The brand platform recognises the changing needs and demographics of homebuyers, and that living is about more than just an old-fashioned quarter acre dream – it’s about neighbourhoods, communities, amenities, the natural environment and proximity to schools, businesses, and transport.
Says Shane Bradnick, chief creative officer, TBWA Group\NZ: “We wanted to recognise the changing wants and needs of homeowners, particularly amongst a new, more diverse, generation of Kiwis. ‘This is Living’ is less about the square metres, and instead focuses on the joy that comes with living in a strong welcoming community close to family and friends.”
Filmed exclusively in Fletcher Living developments, the campaign kicked off with an internal launch and a 60 second brand TVC shot by director Nathan Price. The launch also appears in OOH, press, online and digital channels across consideration and conversion layers, and throughout the Fletcher Living organisation.
Adds Bradnick: “Housing is all anyone seems to talk about. But the true measure of housing is how it enables you to live. Fletcher Living builds more than homes. They create neighbourhoods complete with parks, shops, and playgrounds, well connected to schools, businesses, and transport – shared spaces that feel as diverse and inclusive as the people living in them.
“So many housing developers focus purely on the functional aspects of the house itself and forget the real purpose and emotion of what makes a house a home.”
Says Jo Shepherd, marketing manager, Fletcher Living: “This is Living is an enduring piece of work that will allow Fletcher Living to demonstrate what makes us different and show our leadership credentials.
“This brand refresh represents the next phase for Fletcher Living and brings to life everything we do from how we work internally, to the experiences we create for our homeowners and the communications we put to market. It has taken a true partnership with TBWA to deliver such an expansive brand project. And this is just the beginning.”
Client: Fletcher Living
Agency: TBWA/NZ
Media Agency: Spark Foundry
Director: Nathan Price
EP: Claris Harvey
Producer: Yolande Dewey
DOP: Gin Loane
Production Designer: Guy Treadgold
Casting: Adrian Dentice & Yvette Reid
Editor: Luke Haigh
Post Production: Blockhead
Music company: Beatworms
Composers: Cam Ballantyne & Aaron Kotler
Sound Designer & Mix: Craig Matuschka Liquid Studios
Stills Photographer: Kieran E Scott
12 Comments
PlayStation want their line back…
Gotta give it to them, nice facade for the reality of hundreds of cookie cutter 40 square-metre sections that have become Fletcher’s only hope of profits these days.
Top heavy agency once again or just stale dry lacking talent? Enlighten me otherwise.
Pretty good attempt. You got a really feel for someone tasked with making those houses look interesting, which they’ve done relatively well.
Needing a new creative lead or account lead idk?
the chicken
I really love these. A lot of hate for a gorgeous campaign. Hats off to all involved.
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Tone and grade makes it feel like life insurance
Southern Cross, and 2Degrees ….again.
Housing is what we all talk about when the current system is so broken. This is beyond tone deaf.
Pretty sure my kiwi dream is exactly that size. I digress.
I did see this in the wild. I like the work, it feels good, it’s charming, and looks great. It’s just the product is shit. But isn’t that what advertising is? Making average shit appealing? So technically it’s a win.