Telstra launches a holly jolly Christmas campaign via Bear Meets Eagle On Fire and +61

Telstra has launched the next chapter of the its new platform ‘Wherever we go’ via Bear Meets Eagle On Fire and +61, that focuses on the real magic of Christmas – spending time with those most important to us.

Directed by Steve Rogers through Revolver, the film tells the story of an accidental singing superstar – Little Donkey – who goes on a whirlwind journey across the world, before realising he misses his family at Christmas time.

Says Brent Smart, chief marketing officer, Telstra: “This is a second chapter for us. Our second big Christmas ad, following on from last years that was a business success and picked up a couple of Effies. And more importantly, the second chapter in our Wherever We Go brand platform, reminding us that no matter where we go in life, Christmas is about getting back to those who matter most.”

Says Micah Walker, Bear Meets Eagle On Fire: “We wanted to tell a Christmas story without falling into the holiday cliches. Hopefully the heart of this rings true and people get a bit of giggle along the way.”

Says Blake Crosbie, managing director of +61: “It’s a charming story that is so true of Christmas and so naturally adds to our brand idea ‘wherever we go’.”

Says Helen Guard, managing partner, OMD Australia: “We are excited to bring Telstra’s magical Christmas story to life. From the big screen to the small screen, the streets to the stores, Little Donkey should be unmissable during this festive season.”

The integrated campaign also extends into retail through two trading campaigns for Black Friday and Christmas Sale – which focus on elevating the in-store experience and making Telstra the gifting destination of choice this Christmas.

Creative Agency: Bear Meets Eagle On Fire with +61

Media Agency: OMD Australia

Client: Telstra
Chief Marketing Officer: Brent Smart
Head of Brand and Sponsorship: Alita McMenamin
Head of Creative Excellence: Anna Jackson
Brand Manager: Dene Mackenzie
Senior Marketing Specialist: Stephanie Fredericks
Marketing Specialist: Annabel Hudson
Senior Retail Marketing Specialist: Candice Neels
Retail Marketing Specialist : Tamara Saleh

Media & Marketing Operations Lead: Paula Marreiros
Senior Media Specialist: Robert Aoukar
David Yung: Senior Marketing Specialist
Lucy Surace: Senior Media Specialist

Production Company: Revolver
Director: Steve Rogers
Managing Director/Co-Owner: Michael Ritchie
Executive Producer/Partner + Producer: Pip Smart
DOP: Nicolas Karakatsanis
Production Designer: Steven Jones-Evans
Costume: Margot Wilson
Casting: Peta Einberg Casting
Editorial: The Editors
Managing Partner/EP: Nicoletta Rousianos
Editor: Jack Hutchings
Post Production: Blockhead VFX
Sound House: Rumble Studios
Lead Sound Designer: Tone Aston
Sound Designers: Renee Park / Daniel William
Music Production / Arranging: Jeremy Richmond
Executive Producer:  Michael Gie
Music Supervision: Trailer Media
Music Supervisor: Anton Trailer

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Photography: Derek Henderson
Retouching: Capturelab