The one moment – OK Go, Ogilvy, Morton Salt

This incredible video was part of a campaign by Ogilvy Chicago.

The TV spot, for Morton Salt, won a Design Lion at the Cannes Lions festival. The work was an ambitious video, which calls on viewers to become a force for good in the world, and features the always-incredible video masters, Chicago rock band OK Go. It opens with real-time action and then slowed down footage to visually signify and illustrate the message that “it only takes one moment to make a difference”.

The ad, with its liquid, watery theme, was part of Morton Salt’s collaboration on the Every Drop journey with the Thirst Project to raise awareness about the global water crisis. 663 million people lack access to clean water and must walk miles to reach even the most basic water resources. The Morton campaign invited people to “Walk Her Walk” and empathise with the daily struggle of many people. A decision that only took a moment – to support a water initiative – could then make a real difference to people’s lives.

Writer, editor, ghostwriter, writing coach. I've been involved in 30+ book projects - for myself and for clients, partners and colleagues. Experience in marketing, PR, advertising, television, print and digital, corporate and editorial. Former editor of FHM magazine. Currently Director, Editorial and Content at Ogilvy PR, Johannesburg. Musical performance, spoken word as Inspector Ras. Guitar/vocals for The Near Misses, (Worst Band In JoburgTM). @hagenengler

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