Neds launches ‘Neds Level’ brand platform in second collaboration with BCM and Element
Wagering brand, Neds has unveiled its first campaign under new platform ‘Neds Level’ to reflect the brand’s pioneering approach to innovation.
The creative thinking was led by BCM ECD, Christy Peacock and was directed by David Ma, via Finch. The platform was built upon the insights and brand strategy developed by Ewen Pettit from Element Insight & Strategy.
Says James Burnett, chief marketing officer, Ladbrokes: “Neds punters love their sport and are always looking to elevate the punting experience. The ‘Neds Level’ platform and our ‘Punters’ Toolbox’ signify our on-going commitment to delivering that experience.”
Says Ewen Pettit, founder, Element Insight & Strategy: “Building on the genuine innovation culture of Neds, we wanted to show punters exactly what betting at the ‘Neds Level’ feels like – it’s exciting, it’s dynamic and it’s the best way to bet.”

This is the second close collaboration between Neds, strategic partners Element Insight & Strategy and creative agency BCM. Stable-mate brand, Ladbrokes launched its new ‘Back Yourself’ campaign last week.
Says Burnett: “It’s been a pleasure collaborating so closely with BCM and Element on both the Ladbrokes and Neds work.”

Says Peacock: “Our team at BCM loved taking on this challenge with the fantastic group at Neds, led by James and the finishing touches delivered by Dave and the crew at Finch made this collaboration what it is. Fast, furious and a lot of fun. It’s amazing what you can achieve when you get the right team around you.”
The campaign will roll out over the Spring racing carnival and continue into the summer.
Neds
James Burnett – Chief Marketing Officer
Keira Samuel – Head of Design
Amanda Sharp – Marketing Producer
Kata Diquiez – Marketing Producer
Mike Kennedy – Creative Consultant
Element Insight & Strategy
Ewen Pettit – Research and Brand Planning
Creative Agency – BCM
Phil McDonald – Managing Director & Partner
Christy Peacock – Executive Creative Director
Andy Ward – Copywriter
Production Company – Finch
Dave Ma – Director
James L Brown – Director of photography.
Jackie Adler – Producer
Corey Esse – Executive Producer
Editor
Aika Miyake – Arc Edit
Post Production – Atticus
Colourist Ben Eagleton
VFX Producer Amelia Bromley
VFX Supervisor Richard Lambert
VFX artists Drew Downes & Quade Biddle
Sonar music
Tim Bridge – Sound design
Jono Ma – Composer
Haylee Poppi – Producer
Sophie Haydon – Executive producer
3P Studio
Haley Stibbard – Managing Director
Caroline Renshaw – Senior Post Producer
Matt Dye – VFX Supervisor
Bradley Coomber – 3D

16 Comments
Looks good. Nooice.
Nice work Ewen!
we will look back on these times and think “wow, you could advertise GAMBLING on TV?”
“wow, you could advertise FAST FOOD on TV – and target kids!?” – how much does heart disease and obesity costs us every year?
“wow, you could advertise FOSSIL FUELS on TV?” – how much have Shell, BP and others invested in misinformation about climate change and polluted and ravaged the earth whilst manipulating prices?
“wow, you could advertise SHORT TERM LOANS on TV?” – targeting desperate people already on their knees. cynical stuff.
We’ve all got stink on our hands.
yup, looked the goods when i saw it during the footie the other night.
Nice teamwork between Ewen and Christy.
Certainly looks the part.
Go The Wardie. Very nice indeed.
Thought those ‘people running down the street for no apparent reason’ ads went out of fashion about 10 years ago.
That’s about 11 years ago.
I like the way the driver of the Holden Commodore is hanging out the passenger side front window…what the heck is with that?
Mirror image?
Or did the director decide it looked better from the right of screen compared to right hand drive or did VFX just get done in the USA and it slipped though unnoticed?
Good advert btw.
Ha, you really have taken it to the ‘next level’.
Using a campaign line pitched to you from an agency while you were at Ladbrokes to use here.
Next level bullshit. No shame.
Past Level, if that’s the case you must have really bombed the execution of the idea then.
Next level butthurt.
Catchy line. Has potential.
Awesome.
does the trick. Like the subtle dig at soccer too.
I like the little dig at soccer because I’m an insecure NRL fan