Have a cow, man: Latest HK tourism ads take new approach

The 'My time for...' campaign aims to drive social sharing and send traffic to the client's website, discoverhongkong.com. Each features a well-known opinion leader giving the viewer a local's take on what the city has to offer.

The client and agency decided to use local experts because today’s free and independent travellers are looking for authentic experiences and genuine stories to regale friends and family, according to the agency.

In addition to Leung's meaty itinerary, the series includes ‘My time for renewal’ with designer and style blogger J.J. Acuna, ‘My time for urban escapes’ with Savvy Guide host and model Jason Godfrey and ‘My Time for Summer Fun’, which follows 1,600 pandas on a tour of family-friendly spots. 

The videos are running on both digital and TV channels including Life Inspired TV and Discovery Channels, plus online platforms such as Yahoo, YouTube, Facebook and other social-media channels.

CREDITS

Director, Marketing – Tina Chao              
Senior Manager, Brand Marketing – Michelle Tan
Manager, Brand Marketing – Melody Tong
Senior Executive, Brand Marketing – Emily Wong
Executive, Brand Marketing – Queenie Cheng
Executive, Brand Marketing – Randoll Leung

Creative Agency:
DDB Group Hong Kong 
President and CEO – Simone Tam
Executive Creative Director - Jeffry Gamble
Creative Director – Leung Chung, Vincent Tse
Senior Art Director – Vinza Chu
Copywriter – Joe Ting, Neil McCollum
Assistant Art Director – Carmen Wong, Ka Ho Chan, Kiki Wong
Digital Designer – Joe Wan
UX Developer – Dickson Chan
Associate Project Director – Bryan Fong

Associate Planning Director – Andreas Krasser

Business Director – Adrian Li
Account Director – Yan Kwan
Senior Account Executive – Pipi Yuen

Production Company:
Life Inspired
General Manager – Anne Chan
Head of Content – Janice cheng
Head of Creative – Keith Su
Producer – Dinesh Michan
Associate producer – Deborah Choo
Art Director – Adrian Ang