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tonies®, Palo Alto, California, United States: Discover Imagination

Company: tonies® - Palo Alto, CA
Company Description: tonies® is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with more than 5.3 million Tonieboxes and 67 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach.
Nomination Category: Video Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Branded Entertainment - Consumer
2024 Stevie Winner Nomination Title: Discover Imagination
  1. The date on which this nominated production was first distributed or otherwise made public:

    - October 15, 2023

  2. Briefly describe this entry’s communications objectives and how it met those objectives (up to 200 words):

    Total 197 words used.

    The epidemic of screen time for little ones (exasperated by the pandemic) is having real and serious effects on development, but keeping kids away from screens is nearly impossible. We wanted to address the screen issue without imparting parental guilt and to offer hope and a solution; aiming to show the shift a child experiences from passive screen spectator, to active participant in imaginative play. We wanted to remind parents and kids everywhere what it’s like to (re) Discover Imagination.

    Our goal was to tap into that immersive sense of magic where stories and worlds feel larger than life and the child becomes the main character. The 'Discover Imagination' campaign, aimed not just at showcasing the product, but more importantly, at highlighting its impact on a child's imagination and spirit. Our strategy was to visually and emotionally immerse viewers into the vibrant, fantastical worlds that children craft in their mind's eye with the help of the Toniebox. 

    The campaign successfully positioned Toniebox as more than a product; it's a gateway to adventure, creativity, and joyous discovery. It underscored the contrast between the dulling effect of screen time and the vivid, enriching experience provided by engaging with Toniebox. 

  3. Optionally you may list the creative and production credits for your nominated production - the people who helped to bring it to life: Advertising Agency/City: Client: Art Director: Cinematographer: Creative Director: Designer: Director: Illustrator/City: Music Producer/City: Photographer/City: Printer/City: Producer: Production Company/City: Programmer: Writer: Web Development Firm/City:
    • Co Founder, Creative Lead: Ben Hart / Brains on Fire
    • Creative Director: Gaelyn Jenkins / Brains on Fire
    • Managing Director, Strategy Lead: Gustavo Delgado  / Brains on Fire
    • Senior Strategist: Leah Schiros / Brains on Fire
    • Senior Creative Producer: Maggie McLandsborough / Brains on Fire
    • Senior Project Lead: Kimberly Farrow / Brains on Fire
    • Senior Project Lead: Emma Joss / Brains on Fire
    • President: Christoph Frehsee / tonies
    • Marketing VP: Eric Lachter / tonies
    • Creative Operations Manager: Whitney Whitlow / tonies 
    • Visual and Graphic Designer: Daniela Maldonado / tonies 
    • Communications Designer: Alyssa Long / tonies 
    • Product Marketing Coordinator: Melanie Werling / tonies 
    • Public Relations: Madi Howeth / tonies 
    • Director of Content: Laura Antonacci / tonies 
    • Senior Email and SMS Manager: Sam Sudman / tonies 
    • CRM Manager: Tina Brkovic / tonies 
    • Growth Manager: Caroline Rice / tonies 
    • Head of Growth: Christina Wallace / tonies 
    • Marketing Director: Drew Vernon / tonies 
    • Social Media Manager: Charli McKee / tonies 
    • Social Media: Rashelle Paggeot / tonies 
    • Director: Joe Beverley, Samuel Hurlock / ArtClass
    • Executive Producer: Eric McCasline / ArtClass
    • Producer: Brain Bell / ArtClass 
    • Photographer: Aaron Smith 
    • DP: Bryant Jansen / ArtClass 
    • 1st Assistant Director: Julian Metter / ArtClass 
    • Production Designer: Arne Knudsen / ArtClass 
    • Production Coordinator: Kat Garelli / ArtClass
    • Executive Creative Director: Chris Eckardt / ArtClass
    • Head of Post: Brian Keegan / ArtClass
    • Executive Post Producer: LauRenn Reed / ArtClass
    • Post Producer: Kanika Oung / ArtClass 
    • Editor: John Stanch / ArtClass 
    • VFX: Tyler Keith / ArtClass 
    • Assistant Editor: Stephan Deaver / ArtClass 
    • Colorist: Vlad Barin / ArtClass 
    • Audio SFX: Julian Bickford / ArtClass
    • Composer: Jonny Rodgers
Attachments/Videos/Links:
Discover Imagination
Video Discover Imagination