#21 | Apple – The Sound Gardener

This gentle April Fools’ spoof video from documentary filmmakers Ben Fischinger and Ryan Westra appears under the guise of an Apple ad. It shows the unlikely origin of Apple’s AirPods and the gardener who grows them. It’s a lovely change from some of the more bombastic stunts.

AVG SCORE

70.0%

Entertainment Value 80%
Quality of Execution 80%
Opportunistic Absurdity 50%
Brand Relevance 70%
Cultural Impact Potential 70%

Ranking Criteria

Entertainment Value – How universally funny, original and clever is the underlying concept? To what extent does it make you laugh, ponder, and make you want to share it with others?

Quality of Execution – How well is the underlying concept presented, what is the level of execution, attention to detail and overall campaign quality?

Opportunistic Absurdity – To what extent does the underlying concept actually capture the seed of a new business idea or potential market offering?

Brand Relevance – To what extent is the underlying concept consistent with, and can help propel the brand essence and market positioning of the company?

Cultural Impact – To what extent can the underlying concept serve to unify and align staff around optimal strategy and culture?

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