| Title | Crash & Bernstein |
| Agency | True North Inc. |
| Campaign | Crash & Bernstein Rich Media Takeover |
| Advertiser | Disney XD |
| Brand | Disney ABC Television Group |
| Date of First Broadcast/Publication | 2012 / 10 |
| Product | Crash & Bernstein |
| Business Sector | TV/Radio Programs & Stations |
| Tagline | Brothers Like No Other |
| Story | Disney XD approached True North in search of innovative ideas on how to promote the debut of their highly-anticipated new sitcom, Crash & Bernstein. Aimed at boys ages 6-11, the show centered on a crass but caring puppet named Crash, who magically came to life as a brother for Wyatt, the pilot's mild-mannered protagonist. As the lone boy in a family with three sisters, Wyatt needed a dose of "manly destruction" in his life, and Crash brought just that. In order to drive tune-in for the series, True North imagined immersive, interactive rich media concepts utilizing the show's unique brand of destructive humor. We then recommended that the placements take over prominent, age-appropriate casual gaming sites like MiniClip.com and Addicting Games. |
| Result | Our collection of “how-to” videos, shot on green screen and starring Crash and Wyatt, featured tutorials on everything from how to open a jar (tip: ninja swords help) to conserving energy (made possible via a little lamp-smashing). Housed in a series of rich media placements, the original spots conveyed the unique relationship between Wyatt and his purple wingman, while positioning Crash as a master of well-meaning mayhem. Additional footage was used to literally “crash” several websites via floaters and takeovers. |
| Media Type | Flash Animation |
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| Creative Director | Daniel Brown |
| Associate Creative Director | Jarrod Ballou |
| Copywriter | Katie Rottner |
| Account Director | Nicole Macias |
| Account Executive | Stephanie Chang |
| Production Artist | Sherman Huang |