Metro Trains Viral, Case study Dumb Ways To Die, 33 by McCann Erickson Melbourne

The Viral Ad titled Dumb Ways To Die, 33 was done by McCann Erickson Melbourne advertising agency for Metro Trains in Australia. It was released in May 2013.

Metro Trains: Dumb Ways To Die, 33

Awards:

Cannes Lions 2013
Direct LionsBest Use of Digital Direct Marketing; Social Media & Viral MarketingGold
Promo and Activation LionsProduct & Service; Public Health & Safety, Public Awareness MessagesGold
Direct LionsProduct & Service; Public Health & Safety, Public Awareness MessagesGold
Direct LionsBest Integrated Campaign Led by Direct MarketingGrand Prix
Media LionsUse of Media; Best Use of Social MediaSilver
Promo and Activation LionsUse of Promo & Activation; Best use of Social Media Marketing in a Promotional CampaignGold
Branded content & entertaiment lionsBranded Entertainment; Best integrated content campaignGold
Cyber LionsDigitally Led Integrated Campaign; Best Digitally Led Integrated CampaignGold
Cyber LionsCraft; Best Music/Sound DesignGold
Cyber LionsViral Advertising; Viral MarketingGold
Cyber LionsOnline Video; VideoGold
PR LionsSectors & Services; Corporate ResponsibilityGrand Prix
PR LionsTechnique; Best Use of Social MediaGold
Titanium and Integrated LionsTitanium and IntegratedGrand Prix
Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AdFest) 2013
INTEGRATED LOTUSIntegratedINTEGRATED LOTUS
Spikes Asia 2013
Branded Content & EntertainmentBest Use or Integration of MusicGrand Prix
Branded Content & EntertainmentBest use or integration of digital or social mediaSilver
DirectPublic Service, Charity & Fund RaisingGold
MediaPublic Service, Charity & Fund RaisingGold
Promo & ActivationPublic Service, Charity & Fund RaisingGold
DigitalIntegrated Digital CampaignSilver
DirectBest Use of Other Digital Platforms in a Direct CampaignGold
MediaBest Use of Social Media MarketingSilver
PRBest Use of Social MediaGold
PRNon-CorporateGold
Promo & ActivationBest Use of Other Digital Platforms in a Promotional CampaignGrand Prix
Cresta Awards 2013
INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNSINTEGRATED CAMPAIGNSGrand Prix Winners
London International Awards 2013
Non-TraditionalPublic Service/Social Welfare CampaignGold Winners
TV/Cinema/Online Film - Music & SoundMusic Original - SongBronze Winners
TV/Cinema/Online FilmCopywritingGold Winners
TV/Cinema/Online FilmSocial MediaSilver Winners
Intercontinental Advertising Cup, 2013
Best of Media Best of CampaignCup Winner
Best of Products & ServicesBest of Travel, Tourism & TransportCup Winner

Credits & Description:

Type of entry: Best Use of Digital Direct Marketing
Category: Social Media & Viral Marketing
Advertiser: METRO TRAINS
Product/Service: METRO TRAINS
Agency: McCANN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Executive Creative Director: John Mescall (McCann)
Creative Director: Pat Baron (McCann)
Group Account Director: Adrian Mills (McCann)
Senior Account Director: Alec Hussain (McCann)
Copywriter: John Mescall (McCann)
Senior Account Manager: Tamara Broman (M...

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