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.
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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 |