2024

NYX Awards - 2024 Grand Winner Winner

Empowering Every Dream

Entrant Company

Social Development Bank

Category

Marketing Campaign - Brand Awareness Campaign (New)

Client's Name

Country / Region

Saudi Arabia

Experience Level

Internal Department

Background

The Social Development Bank (SDB) in Saudi Arabia, renowned for supporting socio-economic growth, aimed to create a powerful video commercial. This commercial sought to highlight SDB's unwavering support for individuals and their innovative ideas, positioning the bank as a catalyst for change. The goal was to submit this commercial for an industry award, showcasing SDB's commitment to empowering people from all walks of life.

Objectives

Primary Objective:

To convey SDB's belief in the potential of every individual, regardless of their background or location.

To inspire creators, game developers, entrepreneurs, and professionals by showcasing the bank’s support for bold ideas and dreams.

Secondary Objective:

To enhance brand awareness and position SDB as a pivotal institution in Saudi Arabia’s socio-economic development.

To highlight the transformative impact of SDB’s support on individuals and communities.

Concept

The commercial's concept centered around empowerment and belief, depicting individuals facing discouragement but finding support from SDB. The narrative emphasized that SDB is not just any bank but a catalyst for achieving dreams and turning innovative ideas into reality.

Script and Scenes

Opening Scene: A person surrounded by demotivating voices and discouragement, symbolizing struggle and isolation.

Voiceover: “We finance you whoever you are, wherever you are.”

Transition: Vibrant visuals of creators and game developers working passionately.

Voiceover: “Every creator, every game developer, we believe in you. We believe in bold ideas, dreams, and every profession.”

Highlight: Fish farming in Al-Qassim, symbolizing innovative projects supported by SDB.

Voiceover: “Can fish live here? You bet they can. Yes, we’ve farmed now in Al-Qassim’s land.”

Transition: Entrepreneurs and professionals receiving SDB’s support, achieving their dreams.

Voiceover: “We are not just any bank. We give, and hope for God’s provision.”

Focus: Montage of diverse individuals showcasing their talents and innovations.

Voiceover: “We want everyone to know you, not just those close to you.”

Final Scene: Expansive view of Saudi Arabia’s landscape, symbolizing limitless possibilities.

Voiceover: “We are as big as your dreams, as wide as your ideas. We are the Social Development Bank.”

Credits

Chief Executive Officer - SDB
Sultan AlHamidi
VP Strategy & Innovation - SDB
Muied AlBishi
Executive Director of Marketing & Communications - SDB
Khalid Althoini
Marketing Director - SDB
Muayad Hendi
Marketing Manager - SDB
Faisal Alkhalifa
Marketing & Communications Advisor - SDB
Abdulaziz AlMubaraki
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