Stockland unveils new ‘Share Some Unexpected Joy’ Christmas campaign via CX agency Lavender
Today Stockland is launching its 2017 Christmas campaign via CX agency Lavender, across its forty national social and owned media channels to an audience of over 350,000 people.
The emotive content-led campaign, titled ‘Share Some Unexpected Joy’, brings to life the true happiness of the season when it is shared together.
Says Ben Allen, general manager marketing at Stockland: “At Stockland, we believe Christmas is a time when everyone should have a place. A place to laugh, a place to celebrate, a place to share a meal. But it all starts with a place to sit.
“Christmas is the season for togetherness but for many it is a lonely time, with over 500,000 Australians expected to spend Christmas alone this year.
“We hope this heart-warming campaign will bring to the fore the importance of connecting with others at this time of year and encourage our customers to share some unexpected joy in their own life, no matter how small.”
For customers who might be moved to invite an old friend, new neighbour or family member they haven’t seen in a while to their own Christmas table, Stockland has designed and printed 50,000 limited edition invitations available at its shopping centres across the country. Customers can reserve their pack of four invitations from www.stockland.com.au/christmas.
As a local extension to the campaign, all 40 Stockland shopping centres from as far north as Cairns in Queensland to as far west as Baldivis in Western Australia, are working with local organisations to connect customers with community events in their area which they can attend, or volunteer their time to help others enjoy a more social Christmas.
To spread joy even further, Stockland has partnered with Mission Australia as an option for customers wishing to donate to help give families a safe and secure home this Christmas. Stockland has also committed $25,000 to the Mission Australia Christmas Appeal.
Says Allen: “With over 420,000 customers visiting a Stockland shopping centre every day, we see Christmas as an opportunity to help make this season brighter for everyone. We want to connect with our customers and to allow them to connect with others in their community. We truly hope this year’s campaign will inspire people to find a way to share some of their own joy this Christmas.”
The ‘Share Some Unexpected Joy’ campaign was directed by Australian director Jay Topping, and set to an original composition by award-winning Sydney based composer Maria Alfonsine.
The video tells the story of Lucy, a thoughtful Australian girl who recognises that just like her and her mother, some of their neighbours will be spending Christmas alone this year. So Lucy invites them to bring a dish and join them for Christmas dinner.
Opening on a note of loneliness, the video turns into a heart-warming tale of togetherness. A reflection on what matters most at this magical time of year, inspiring viewers to consider whose lives they can brighten, by inviting them over for Christmas to share some unexpected joy.
This is the second year that Stockland has taken a content-led approach at Christmas, building upon its success of last year’s award winning campaign ‘Unwrap Christmas’.
The campaign will be supported by social, digital, print, radio and in-centre display advertising and will evolve over the coming weeks with a series of multi-channel touch points.
Creative agency: CX agency Lavender
Creative Production: CX agency Lavender and Eight
Production agency: Wellcom Worldwide
Media agency: Ikon Communication
Director: Jay Topping
Music Composer: Maria Alfonsine
9 Comments
Lovely spot.
what a load of reindeer droppings.
Nice sentiment, bringing people together, but so false when it comes together like this.
Very sweet
I’m not crying… you are.
Best of the xmas offerings so far for me – well done Lavender.
Best of the xmas offerings so far for me. Well done Lavender.
This is virtue signalling at it’s finest and it’s patronising to people who are experiencing social isolation.
All this ad does is encourage a charitable saviour mentality and doesn’t do anything to address the complexities of social isolation.
Really Mr/Ms Asher do you think a 1 minute advertisement can address the complexities of social isolation? At least it tries to foster a Christmas spirit of sharing in an Australian setting and sentiment. Stop being a sour grape.
I reckon they have done a good job, encouraging people to consider social surroundings isn’t a bad thing. plus giving people some options to join event too. good job lavender and stocklands. thumbs up