Save the Children tells us what really matters this Christmas in global campaign ‘The One Delivery that Matters’ via Ace of Hearts, London
In the lead-up to Christmas, Campaign Brief is shining a spotlight on the season’s most anticipated campaigns from around the globe. As these campaigns roll out, we’ll be rounding up the highlights to keep you in the loop.
This Christmas, Save the Children and Ace of Hearts present The One Delivery that Matters – a global campaign that reframes the season’s most anticipated deliveries. The integrated Christmas campaign is a reminder that while the world focuses on holiday deliveries, millions of children around the world need something far more critical – access to food, medicine, and safety. This will be the first set of global work by London agency Ace of Hearts, since it launched five months ago.
This marks the start of an exciting and important new direction for Save the Children. As it shifts away from being seen as ‘just another’ UK charity, asking nicely for help – to being a global cause that leads the charge on demanding change for childhood. Now. A cause that is deep within the brand’s DNA.
The multi-channel campaign features PR Ambassador-driven activity, a ‘tap-to-donate’ digital fundraising truck, social content, OOH, and an in-store retail activation, alongside a powerful 45-second film across TV and cinema.
At first, the poignant film takes what appears to be a nostalgic, festive approach, following a convoy of glowing red trucks as they progress along a snowy road, to the sound of comforting Christmas music. But it soon becomes clear these lorries aren’t delivering gifts or treats, but hope, warmth, and much needed supplies to children around the world. The spot ends by asking viewers to donate, to help these deliveries along.
In the UK, almost 1 in 3 children face poverty this Christmas. And around the world, 33 children are born into hunger every minute. That’s why this Christmas there’s one delivery that matters more than any. From food and shelter to warm clothes and a safe place to play, Save the Children’s aid trucks and dedicated teams deliver what children urgently need to survive and thrive. The campaign urges the public to look beyond festive excess and focus on what really counts: making sure children get what they need to live.
Ace of Hearts collaborated with a roster of best-in-class partners, including Biscuit Filmworks and Director Dan DiFelice, Factory, Leland, Trim, and Selected Works. Georgia location shoot was produced by Radioaktive Shelter, Georgia and for design on OOH, King Henry.
Says Kate Hewitt, Director of Brand and Creative at Save the Children: “This Christmas, we’re asking people to pause and reflect on what generosity really means. It’s about giving hope to children who need it most and reminding ourselves what this season is really about. This campaign is a reminder that the real spirit of Christmas isn’t found in sparkle or spectacle but in solidarity and compassion. That’s what truly matters.”
Says Richard Brim, Founder and CCO at Ace of Hearts: “This is a very special moment for us. It’s our first piece of work and it’s for such an important cause. It’s been a huge team effort and a total pleasure working with the team at Save the Children, and this is just the beginning. I’m incredibly proud of the team that pulled this off.”
● Wednesday 3rd December at Westfield shopping centre, comedian Dom Joly (award-winning comedian and known for Trigger Happy TV) will join volunteers at a striking truck installation — inviting passers-by to tap their phones to donate or drop spare change into collection buckets. Each donation updates a dynamic digital display in real time, gradually “filling” the truck with generosity throughout the day.
● A national radio day fronted by Ashley Jensen (Ricky Gervais’s Extras and Ugly Betty star) will drive awareness of the campaign and encourage listeners to get involved. Across social media, ambassadors and influencers will share their own childhood Christmas photos to inspire one collective act of festive kindness. In a handful of Save the Children stores, truck-shaped gift tags are being sold.
Following the success of its partnership to date, Ace of Hearts will continue to drive momentum for Save the Children through a brand reposition next year.
Creative: Ace of Hearts, London
FOUNDER & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER: Richard Brim
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Polly McMorrow
FOUNDER & CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER: Martin Beverley
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Dalatando Evans de Almeida
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Mike Hughes
PARTNER (STRATEGY): Siân Iles
PARTNER (BUSINESS): Charlie Poole
PRODUCTION LEAD / PRODUCER: – Shananne Lane
PRODUCER: Sabrina May
PARTNER (OPERATIONS): Sam McGeorge
Client: Save the Children
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC IMPACT: Alison Bain
DIRECTOR OF BRAND & CREATIVE: Kate Hewitt
CREATIVE LEAD: Lucy Titterington
HEAD OF BRAND & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS: Emma Cooke
BRAND MARKETING & INTEGRATION LEAD: Sophie Stephenson
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER: Melissa Winterbottom
HEAD OF PR, ARTISTS & BROADCAST: Sasha Nicholl
PR CONSULTANT: Jo Campbell
PHOTOGRAPHER: Anna Sass
CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER: Alice Kirkham
DESIGN LEAD: Emily Hawkerr
SENIOR ARTISTS & INFLUENCERS MANAGER: Del Conboy
Production Company – Biscuit Filmworks, UK
DIRECTOR: Dan DiFelice
PRODUCER: Adam Oyejobi
DIRECTORS ASSISTANT: Ollie Watts
FOUNDING PARTNER: Shawn Lacy
MANAGING DIRECTOR: Rupert Reynolds-MacLean
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Daisy Mellors
HEAD OF PRODUCTION: Emily Atterton
SERVICE PRODUCTION COMPANY: Radioaktive Shelter, Georgia
FOUNDING PARTNER: Albert Zurashvili
HEAD OF BIDDING: Marina Karmolit
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Gena Shevchenko
LINE PRODUCER: Yulia Foster
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Vlas Laushkin
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Salome Sokhadze
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Ana Aphakidze
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Alex Kryshtal
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: David Podgornik
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Omar Gelashvili
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Mariam Iakobashvili
CASTING MANAGER: Shoka Shon & Sopho Gagua
COSTUME DESIGNER: Kato Gelashvili
MAKEUP ARTIST: Anna Gadelia
EDITING COMPANY: Trim
EDITOR: Steve Shaw
PRODUCER: Tatyana Alexandra
POST STUDIO: Selected Works
POST PRODUCER: Nicola Simmons
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Alex Fitzgerald
COLOURIST: Nielson Bohl
VFX SUPERVISOR: Austen Humphries
VFX LEAD: Francois Roisin
SOUND HOUSE: Factory Studios
SOUND DESIGN & MIX: Mark Hills
CREATIVE DIRECTOR (AUDIO): Anthony Moore
AUDIO EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Deborah Whitfield
MUSIC SUPERVISION: LELAND
MUSIC SUPERVISION: ABI LELAND
COMPOSER/ARRANGER: LUKE ATENCIO
DESIGN STUDIO: King Henry
FOUNDER: Carolyn Henry
FOUNDER: Ian King
DESIGN DIRECTOR: Alex Fairman
DESIGNER: Dan Forde
HEAD OF CGI: Charlie Townsend
SENIOR CREATIVE ARTWORKER: Sam Stabler
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