Effies
Australia

Effie Australia

Case History Database

The Forever Reef Project: Insuring the largest living structure on earth

Agency
M&C Saatchi
Client
Great Barrier Reef Legacy
Awards
Bronze
Not For Profit Organisations
Summary
The Great Barrier Reef is a priceless treasure and a huge part of its value is in its untapped potential. But, the Reef is facing an imminent threat. 2023 was the warmest year on record, ever, and 50% of all coral has already died due to climate change. Something this valuable needed an insurance policy. Enter two scientists with a vision to create a living ‘coral ark’. Think Noah’s Ark but for coral, an initiative that needed money, like yesterday. This case used the Fogg Behaviour Model to offer critical structure to shaping creativity that simultaneously delivers motivation and ability to secure action - and it worked. This strategy helped a brand new, completely unknown initiative, The Forever Reef Project, raise $500,000 in donations with zero budget.
Case study

The Forever Reef Project: Insuring the largest living structure on earth

Excluding 10% tax

Case studies are free for ACA members and Round Two Effie Judges. Email effies@adcouncil.org.au for your discount code.

All Educational Institutions wishing to access case studies are required to contact effies@adcouncil.org.au.

Credits
Nicholas Jacobs Author / Chief Strategy Officer M&C Saatchi
Grace Wallace Author / Strategy Director M&C Saatchi
Cam Blackley Chief Creative Officer M&C Saatchi
Sharon Edmondston Group Creative Director M&C Saatchi
Amanda Quested Head of Group Marketing & Communications M&C Saatchi
Ben Cooper Group Innovative Director M&C Saatchi
William Campion Copywriter M&C Saatchi
Jackson Elliot Art Director M&C Saatchi
Dorian Lagarrigue Senior Account Director M&C Saatchi
Gemma Heyes Executive Integrated Producer M&C Saatchi
Simone Greentree Senior TV Producer M&C Saatchi
Greg Hyslop TV Producer M&C Saatchi
James Jamias Design Director M&C Saatchi
Joan Nakazono Design Director M&C Saatchi
Matthew Cox Retoucher M&C Saatchi
Saynaree Oudomvilay Senior Account Director PR/M&C Sport & Entertainment
Sunny Manadavadi Senior Account Manager PR/M&C Sport & Entertainment
Tim Dryoff Creative Director Resolution Design (RES)
Mitchell Carr Producer Resolution Design (RES)
Nick Lever Editor Resolution Design (RES)
Max Dawson Assistant Editor Resolution Design (RES)
Doran Man Compositor Resolution Design (RES)
Mitchell Vinney 3D Artist Resolution Design (RES)
Marcus Timpson Colourist Resolution Design (RES)
Dean Miller Marketing Director Great Barrier Reef Legacy

Effie® and E Logo are registered trademarks of Effies Worldwide, Inc. and are used under license by Advertising Council Australia. All rights reserved.