BBDO Toronto brings romance when you need it for Harlequin

Cristina Blanaru Ads, Creativity

BBDO Toronto signs a new campaign, directed by Ben/Dave of Partners Film, for Harlequin. The campaign, debuting this month, includes a new online video serving as a rallying cry for romance readers everywhere.

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The video, entitled “Romance When You Need It,” shows a group of office workers, being swept away by different romantic archetypes – from a fireman to a dashing billionaire playboy – living out their literary fantasies whenever they can find a quick moment.

Harlequin Romances offer today’s women a perfect break from their daily stresses and pressures. The work also demonstrates Harlequin’s relationship with women in an engaging, playful manner

Linda Carte,

VP Associate Creative Director BBDO Toronto

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The video is live on a campaign specific splash page: www.RomanceWhenYouNeedIt.com, which also offers descriptions of Harlequin’s library of titles and a link to 17 free Harlequin Romances, downloadable in PDF or EPub formats. There is also a print and social media campaign that leverages the different romantic Harlequin archetypes to meet the needs of its readers.

Harlequin readers have a strong direct relationship with the brand and the message in this video perfectly captures those moments when they turn to Harlequin for a break or for some well-deserved me-time

Farah Mullick,

Marketing Director, Series, Harlequin

The campaign is being further supported with a highly targeted online buy, in-store, loyalty and event programs, and blogger outreach.

 

 

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Credits:

Client: Harlequin Enterprises

  • Vice President, Single Title Marketing: Stacy Widdrington
  • Creative Director, Romance Fiction: Tony Horvath
  • Director, Digital Products: Farah Mullick
  • Director, Romance Publicity, Partnerships & Events: Michelle Renaud
  • Product Manager, Retail Marketing: Shana Mongroo

Agency: BBDO Toronto

  • SVP, Executive Creative Director: Denise Rossetto
  • SVP, Executive Creative Director: Todd Mackie
  • VP, ACD, Art Director: Linda Carte
  • VP, ACD, Copywriter: Irfan Khan
  • Broadcast Producer: Jennifer Morrison
  • Account Director: Paul Forrest
  • Account Executive: Zach Kula

Production Company: Partners Film

  • Executive Producer: Gigi Realini
  • Directors: Ben/Dave
  • Producer: Andrew Sulliman
  • DOP: André Pienaar

Post House: Saints Editorial

  • Executive Producer: Michelle Rich
  • Editor: Griff Henderson
  • Assistant Editor: Tim MacLennan

Audio House: Ricochet Post Productions

  • Executive Producer: Mary Beth O’Dell
  • Audio Production Manager: Mike Rosnick