The New Life Vest

Mass shootings are starting to feel like our new normal. So how can we get people to take action, call their representatives and demand common sense gun laws? We partnered with Change the Ref, an organization started by Manuel and Patricia Oliver after losing their son Joaquin in the Parkland School Shooting with the goal to be disruptive, start conversations and hopefully spark some change.

Introducing the New Life Vest, your everyday bulletproof vest for high-risk activities like shopping, concerts, church, school, movies, dances, work and much, much more. Over 14,000 gun deaths so far this year. Why change gun laws? Just change clothes!

With the New Life Vest in tow, we popped up all over Minneapolis, inviting passersby to experience wearing a bulletproof vest while going about everyday activities.

CD/AD: Brett Essman
CW: Zoey Preston
Studio Artist: Mike Fritz
Associate Director, Digital Experience: Jessa Diebel

Production Company: MANUFACTURE / Plural Films
Photographer: Steve Holm
Music: Echo Boys / Grey Ghost
Edit: Ditch / Irei Edit

Press + Attention:

Ad Age | NY Times | Star Tribune | 4As SmartBrief | Kare 11 | Muse by CLIO | Communication Arts

Awards + Recognition:

Muse by CLIO, Gold, Integrated Marketing, Political

Muse by CLIO, Silver, Video, Political

Muse by CLIO, Silver, Social Media, Political

Muse by CLIO, Silver, Video, Nonprofit

AdFed | The Show 2024, Gold, Online Film, Public Service

AdAge Pro-Bono Campaign of the Year

Communication Arts Award of Excellence for an Integrated Campaign

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