Winners & Shortlists

CHICKEN

TitleCHICKEN
BrandDAIMLER
Product/ServiceMERCEDES-BENZ
Category A07. CARS, OTHER VEHICLES, AUTO PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Entrant Company JUNG von MATT Stuttgart, GERMANY
Advertising Agency JUNG von MATT Stuttgart, GERMANY
Production Company BIGFISH FILMPRODUKTION Berlin, GERMANY
Credits
Name Company Position
Robert Herter Jung Von Matt AG Creative Direction
Lukasz Brzozowski Jung Von Matt AG Creative Direction
Lucas Osis Jung Von Matt AG Art Director
Nico Baumann Jung Von Matt AG Writer
Christoph Köhler Jung Von Matt AG Agency Producer
Sebastian Fahlbusch Jung Von Matt AG Agency Producer
Darek Stöhr Jung Von Matt AG Project Manager
Julia Körte Jung Von Matt AG Project Manager
Sonja Stockmann Jung Von Matt AG Project Manager
Daniel Warwick Freelancer Director
Michael Schreitel Freelancer Photographer
Andrea Roman/Perse Big Fish Producer
Uwe Spiller Big Fish Producerproducer
Daniel Späth Big Fish Producer
Marty Schenk Freelancer Editor
Candy Mountain Candy Mountain Post Production

Brief Explanation

To demonstrate 'Magic Body Control', a highly effective stability system of Mercedes-Benz, we used an unexpected approach: dancing chickens. Since chickens are able to keep their heads still no matter how their bodies move, they provide a perfect parallel to Magic Body Control. In the 80s disco hit 'Upside Down' by Diana Ross we found the ideal musical complement: Its elegance fits perfectly to the brand, its lyrics support the visuals and its rhythm let the hens show their dancing skills. The success was remarkable: The dancing chickens gathered 11 million views on Youtube and inspired several parodies – even one from Mercedes-Benz' direct competitor Jaguar.