MODERNA HOLIDAY 2023
Creative Director, Video Director
tag, Taylor James, Free Media
In ‘Tis The Season’, our whimsical grandmother character, reminds us the importance of vaccination during the chaos of the holidays.
This full-funnel vaccination campaign keeps COVID-19 prevention top of mind. Through character-led stories featuring community leaders : ‘Grandma,’ ‘Coach-Mom,’ and a football ‘Super-Fan’, the audience is reminded that self-care is community care. This campaign extension built upon TBWA’s tagline ‘Spikevax That Body’ and delivered social, ctv, broadcast, and digital assets.

‘TIS THE SEASON
Its the season where anything that could go wrong … So who will step in to save the day?
BRIEF
Position COVID vaccination as a routine part of care during back-to-school, holiday, and winter seasons.
Adapt the “SpikeVax That Body” creative for Holiday and Winter campaigns.
Develop and produce creative for full funnel, from high-awareness to conversion-focused campaigns.
CREATIVE STRATEGY
Our creative messaging strategy around winter was grounded in a health-conscious audience who stay active and are engaged in their communities. Knowing that COVID spikes during the winter months, we created a campaign targeted at winter sports enthusiasts and fans, leaning on the messaging: “Don’t Miss a Shot” and “Stay Up-to-Date.”
Targeted strategy approach: Unique Personas, Phased Messaging, Modular Creative, and Modular Production
EXECUTION
The campaign was developed and produced within six weeks at a fraction of traditional Tier 1 costs. We extended the holiday campaign into two additional spots, which were shot concurrently and ran in the following months.
VISUAL DEVELOPMENT
The minimal aesthetic draws the audience’s eye straight to the action, letting every gesture and glance shine. Playful pops of color and a crisp, contemporary tone keep each moment feeling fresh and delightfully unexpected.
‘Tis the Season, Plan for the Unexpected
You Spikevax that body, Help stay protected
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Deck the Halls Festive
Always on Time
Never Miss a Gift
Keep the Family in Line
You plan ahead for the unexpected
‘Tis the season
To stay vaccinated.





Sketched Boards

Animatics

Surreal-ish Set Design

Color Matching
9 Person Cast

Practical FX - Fire & Snow
Credit Due
Tag: Agency
Creative Director: Annalise Yuri Murphy
Executive Producer: Ann McKenzie
Art Director: Pau Rodilla
Copy: Manjari Doxey
Account Director: Arinelda Tavarez
Global Account Director: Oksana Gelfand
Business Director: Jennifer Dee
Taylor James: Production
Head of Production: Courtney Barasch
Director / DP: Bobby Davidson
Producer: Joan Babchak
Photographer: Joseph Desler Costa
VFX Supervisor, Creative Director of Post Production: Sam O’Hare
VP & Head of Studio: Andrew Hall
Post Supervisor: Cyrus Toulabi
Senior Editor: Dan Purcell
Editor: Zack Roscoe
Colorist: Jared Rosenthal
Production Manager: Lizzy Lizzy Mazer
Assistant Director: Sam Melville
Production Design: Jenny Burton
Gaffer: Dave Gettens
Stills Photographer: Joseph Desler Costa
Key Grip: Brandon Roberts
Wardrobe: Kristen Valentino
Where to find us:
Agency: @taylorjamesltd & TAG
Co-Director/Creative Director: @annalise_yuri
Taylor James @taylorjamesltd
Head of Production: Courtney Barasch
Post Production/VFX Supervisor: Sam O’Hare
Production by: Free Media
Director/DP: @dpbobbyd
Producer: @joanbabchak
Production Manager: @amazering
Production Coordinator: @amyteboul
Production Design: @jennybworldwide
1st AD: @smelv
2nd AD: @empressjoyg
Casting: @jodibrettkipp
Set PA: @tazzieboye
Cam Op: @danielesarti
1st AC: @renee.nabinger
2nd AC: @gabrielelikesfilm
DIT: @stevenlmclaurin
Still Photographer: @josephdeslercosta
Gaffer: @dmgettens ⚡️
Board Op: Pete Mimoe
BBE: @keaganfuller
Electric: @yostamaphone
Key Grip: @loybrandon
Best Boy: @brad_bilger
Grip: @spellman_tim
Grip: @filthy_gripco
Art Department
Art Director:Josh Visser
Wardrobe: @valentinokristen
Makeup Stylist: @ashleydisarro
Hair Stylist: @zuzubeauty
HMU Swing: @meezamua
VTR: Jose Segura
Color Grade by: @jaredrosenthal 🎨
Special thanks to @tcsfilm