This commercial for BBC Young Orators uses children preaching the iconic Martin Luther King speech. The commercial is very well filmed and the children certainly take command of their individual space.
The commercial was created by advertising agency RKCR/Y&R, London with creative direction by Mike Boles & Jerry Hollens.
Implications - Taking tips from the past is definitely one way to generate attention. By incorporating big events or iconic themes in history into modern advertisements, you may be able to generate the buzz you were looking for. Piggy backing on the residual power of old events can create inspiring or controversial statements that either way will get people talking about what you're trying to present.
Youth Lip-Sync Messages
BBC Young Orators Recite Famous Martin Luther King Speech
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Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Incorporating historical events or iconic themes into modern advertisements to create inspiring or controversial statements.