What we believe
Proof, in every market.
Thirteen years of marketing, advertising and production for global
brands across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific, from luxury and
consumer to film and live music.
Apple
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Mercedes Benz Deutsch
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Chanel
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Uber Eats Australia & Japan
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CB2
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Adidas Japan
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TirTir Korea
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TIFFANY & CO.
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MCDONALD'S
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Apple / Mercedes Benz Deutsch / Chanel / Uber Eats Australia & Japan / CB2 / Adidas Japan / TirTir Korea / TIFFANY & CO. / MCDONALD'S /
Results
What the work did.
30%
sales growth within six months
Diesel BAD
Fragrance launch campaign: short films and digital ads with local influencers.
United States & Europe
15%
increase in foot traffic and sales
McDonald's
"WcDonald's": an anime-themed restaurant, with Wieden+Kennedy New York.
United States
25%
sales growth
Dr. Jart+
"Shake & Shot" skincare campaign with beauty influencers and dermatologists.
United States
50M
social reach, with a 10% sales lift in key markets
Budweiser
"King of Beers" FIFA World Cup digital campaign.
Global
25%
increase in holiday sales
Bvlgari
"Pop Wishes" holiday 2018: store and display creative direction, plus a commercial.
Global
20%
increase in airport sales
Drunk Elephant
Flagship airport counters at LAX, JFK and SFO, plus a Delta in-flight collaboration.
United States
All work.
Recent and past projects, 2013 to Present
Advertising & campaigns
Asahi Japan × BLACKPINK
An integrated brand partnership connecting Asahi Super Dry with BLACKPINK and music culture across the Japanese market.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign / Brand Partnership & Integrated Marketing Partner
Japan ·
Dr. Jart+
A skincare campaign centered on Dr. Jart+'s Shake & Shot product line, combining beauty marketing and influencer-focused communications.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Digital Marketing Partner
United States · 25% sales growth ·
Budweiser
A digital campaign associated with Budweiser's FIFA World Cup marketing and the brand's international football sponsorship platform.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Digital Campaign Partner
Global · 50M reach, 10% sales lift ·
Budweiser
A Budweiser campaign within the brand's advertising portfolio.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Marketing / Campaign Partner
Advertising Campaign · United States
Diesel
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign / Digital Marketing Partner
A fragrance marketing campaign supporting Diesel BAD, combining campaign communications, digital advertising, and influencer-oriented content for the Japanese market.
International campaign collaborators included Mazarine Mlle Noï, Iconoclast, director Andrew Dominik, and Mikros Image.
Japan · 30% sales growth in six months ·
Geico
A GEICO advertising film built around the brand's recognizable humorous storytelling format.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign / Video Marketing Partner
Creative Agency: The Martin Agency
Production Company: Park Pictures
Director: Terri Timely
Editorial: Cut + Run
Additional post-production collaborators included Moving Picture Company and Artjail.
Advertising · Online Film · United States
Paula's Choice
"Beauty Begins with Truth"
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Digital Campaign Partner
US · 15% engagement growth, 10% retention increase ·
Philips Sonicare
"Bite Into Delicious Food Without Worry" A regional marketing campaign for Philips Sonicare, communicating the relationship between oral care and everyday eating experiences.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Regional Marketing Partner
Japan · Uplift in sales
Nescafé
Commercial with Suzy Bae
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Regional Marketing / Production Partner
South Korea · 30% upIift in sales
Bud Light
A Bud Light campaign developed through a collaboration between advertising, film production, and visual-effects teams.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Production / Marketing Partner
Creative Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Executive Creative Director: Karl Lieberman
Creative Directors: Brandon Henderson and John Parker
Production Company: O Positive
Director: Jim Jenkins
Visual Effects: The Mill
US · Production: 7O Positive · VFX: The Mill
SmartWater
"Same Kid" A Smartwater commercial featuring Pete Davidson, combining celebrity-led storytelling with the brand's campaign communications.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign Partner
Project Credits
Featured Talent: Pete Davidson
Collaborators include VMLY&R, Smuggler, Friendshop, Parliament, and CMC.
Commercial Campaign · United States
Sprite
A Sprite campaign connecting the brand with sports and music culture through advertising and talent-led storytelling.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign Partner
Creative Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Production Company: Chelsea
Media Agency: Universal McCann
Featured Talent: LeBron James and Kamaiyah
Commercial Campaign · United States
Kath & Kim × Kim Kardashian Uber Eats australia
A collaboration connecting Uber Eats, the Australian comedy characters Kath & Kim, and Kim Kardashian.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign / Partnership Support
Project Credits
Creative Agency: Special Group Australia
Production Company: Sweetshop
Additional collaborator: Louis & Co.
Featured Talent: Kim Kardashian and the Kath & Kim characters.
Australia · Production: Sweetshop
Retail & experiential
Crate & Barrel
Store rebranding campaign
US · 12% increase in foot traffic and sales
Drunk Elephant
Airport counters and Delta in-flight collaboration
US · 20% increase in airport sales
McDonald's
An anime-inspired campaign bringing McDonald's into a fictional universe familiar to anime audiences through creative storytelling, visual identity, and brand experiences.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign / Experiential Marketing Partner
Creative Agencies: Wieden+Kennedy New York and IW Group
Animation Studio: Studio Pierrot
Artist / Designer: Acky Bright
Additional creative and production collaborators
US · 15% increase in foot traffic and sales Integrated Campaign · United States
Bvlgari
"Pop Wishes" holiday 2018 MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Creative / Campaign Partner
Global · 25% increase in holiday sales
Film & commercial
Mercedes-Benz
S-Class "King of the City Jungle" A cinematic campaign for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, using visual storytelling to express the vehicle's character and presence.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Creative / Campaign Partner
Creative Agency: antoni
Production Companies: Rattling Stick and MarkenFilm GmbH
Director: Daniel Kleinman
Director of Photography: Franz Lustig
Visual Effects: Framestore
Music / Sound: Yessian Music
Automotive Commercial · Europe
Mercedes-Benz
A short film focused on real-life safety, developed in association with Mercedes-Benz and a wider creative team.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Digital Marketing Co-Partner/ andProduction Co-Partner
Design Agency: amp, Munich, Germany
Director: Oliver Bernotat
Co-Director: Alexander Bergmann
Producer: Paul Scholten
Executive Music Producer: Patrick Kattoura
Sound Editor: Daniele Pellegrini
Sound Design / Mix: Al Miseri
Music Composer: Alexander Simmance
Film-school collaborated with MAKAIO: Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF Munich)
Germany · Dir. Oliver Bernotat
Mercedes-Benz
UK Defining Class with TBWA\Elsewhere
United Kingdom
Tiffany & Co.
"Believe in Dreams" with Zoë Kravitz and Naomi Campbell A Tiffany & Co. campaign exploring the brand's world through imaginative film and luxury storytelling.
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP as Campaign Partner
Project Credits
Creative Agency: Laird + Partners
Holiday Film Director: Mark Romanek
Director of Photography: Adam Richards
Featured Talent in the holiday film: Zoë Kravitz, Naomi Campbell, Xiao Wen Ju, Karen Elson, and Maye Musk
Visual Effects: Moving Picture Company
Music: “Dream On” by Aerosmith
United States
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