Harley-Davidson to Europe: “Answer the call”

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Accenture Song orchestrated “Answer the Call” for Harley-Davidson, campaign that saw its debut on July 29 and runs in 17 European markets (UK, Eire, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic).

As the campaign is rolled out mostly across Europe, including key markets such as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, Accenture Song chose locations that allowed to shoot footage and imagery imbued with a European flavor.

Launching mid-summer, “Answer The Call” captures the essence of the prime riding season with long, inviting days perfect for exploring the open road. The campaign invites Harley-Davidson enthusiasts and potential riders alike to embrace the thrill of riding, whether it’s upgrading to a new bike, enhancing their ride with new parts and accessories, or stepping into the brand with Harley’s stylish summer apparel.

“Answer The Call” is a call to arms – a call to ride out into those long, golden sweet summer days “that stretch out like freeways” and celebrate their love of the open road, of companionship, and of the Harley-Davidson brand itself.

The campaign’s centerpiece is a two-minute film featuring four distinct riders, each on a different Harley-Davidson model, from the Sportster S to the Pan America. Filmed in Spain to evoke a European ambiance, the narrative underscores the diversity of Harley riders and the team behind the scenes, including key female creatives in senior roles. Texan voice actor JC Martin lends his voice to the campaign, adding the unmistakable Harley flavor.

“Answer The Call” is designed with flexibility in mind, providing markets with a robust toolkit that spans film, digital, social, print, and point of sale. 

Frazer Howard, Accenture Song Creative Director said

“I have always loved working on Harley-Davidson – JC Martin is the voice I hear in my head when I’m writing copy – and this was such a brilliant opportunity to create a rallying call for everyone from current riders to people who’ve not yet set foot inside a Harley dealership. The fact that we’ve been able to create such a beautiful, emotive, and frankly huge integrated campaign is testament to everyone involved, whether that’s at Accenture, our brilliant director and production company and our clients at Harley-Davidson, who had our back throughout the entire process. Dream team doesn’t cover it.”

Accenture (Song)

  • Global Account Lead: Jamie Heath
  • Project Lead: Samantha Haycock
  • Account Executive: Daniel Bridgwater
  • Creative Director & Writer: Frazer Howard
  • Senior Art Director: Rachel Hudson
  • Senior Copywriter: Tony Weller
  • Editor: Laura Aparicio

Production Team

  • Director: Si Cox
  • UK Production Company: Perma Collective  
  • UK Producer: Camilla Sorensen 
  • Digital Operator: Daniel Pendlebury
  • 1st Assistant Camera: Matthew Murray
  • 2nd Assistant Camera: Nathan Sutherland 
  • Editor: Josh John
  • ES Production Company: BlueSouth
  • ES Producer: Josele Bernabé
  • ES Production Manager: Bosco Martin 
  • ES Set Designer: Charlie Brooke
  • PA: Borja Alemán
  • PA: Fernando Vega
  • Driver: Paulino Dueñas
  • Make-up Artist: Desi Arias
  • Wardrobe: Pepa Contreras
  • Drone Pilot: José Vela

Client

  • Tom Ager: Marketing Director EMEA at Harley-Davidson Motor Company
  • Simon Gardiner: Head of Marketing Integration and Go-To-Market – EMEA
  • Kevin Hannagan: Head of Performance Marketing at Harley-Davidson Motor Company