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Gorgeous OOH for British Airways

There’s an argument that any OOH should be like art. It should be a joy to look at, and something that genuinely enhances our day and public spaces. I fully subscribe to this and think that this campaign for British Airways does exactly that.

What works so well and makes them even more impactful than Windows, the similar BA campaign from Uncommon, is that it’s my point of view. It’s personal. The moment you break through the clouds and see your destination – that’s magic, and it’s exactly what Uncommon have captured.

These are things of beauty, and do exactly what OOH should do: Beautify our public spaces, resonate with people, and spark that thought that maybe you do deserve a holiday this year.

I love them all, but I’m particularly fond of the English countryside shot. As a Brit living abroad, I am extremely familiar with that view, and as soppy as it might sound, it is an absolute joy to see every single time I go back home.

Update! Mark Ritson has written a typically excellent piece on why these ads probably won’t work (sad face). He is, no doubt, right, and they probably should have doubled down on Windows, but I, for one, still think these are better looking.

British Airways

Love this campaign by Uncommon for British Airways. It’s a perfect example of how to use your brand when it’s so well-known you only need to hint at it and how to not clutter it with QR codes, URLs and other pesky things like words and CTAs.

Plus, the whole outside looking in instead of inside looking out is pretty neat too.

Unsurprisingly, it’s received its fair share of ‘this is shit’ over on LinkyDin, perhaps from those who are 100% performance folk given that the feedback is along the lines of “What does it tell me about travel?” and “Where’s the destination?” but they are missing the point as much as I’m missing St. Lucia which is where BA took me last year.

Racing An A380

Mo Farah won the 5000m in Moscow yesterday and I couldn't help but have a bit of an reminisce to the Olympics last year. I love watching athletics, I find the determination and strength captivating. That's what appeals to me about this spot, which is really rather pointless in any other way. Just a bit of fun really, but the drive on Bryan Habana's face and the power behind him make it for me. 

On another note, the A380 is also a stunning piece of machinery. Beautiful things, planes.

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