TAB and Chemistry consider the odds

AUCKLAND, Today: Freemans Bay creative shop Chemistry and the TAB will be greeting the Ireland rugby team to the Queen City this week is a series of “cheeky” reminders how tough the games will be.

Chemistry CD Patrick Murphy said: “The unmissable campaign uses some seriously insightful facts and figures to make sure Aotearoa’s visitors – including the four NZ-born players in the Irish team – don’t forget the challenge that awaits them on the field.

“It’s been 28 long years since the All Blacks were knocked over at Eden Park, and we’re excited to see this one go live for TAB New Zealand and to be a part of such a major sporting event.

“The campaign has already sparked some great conversations in the media and a few laughs from Irish coach Andy Farrell, and will run across all of the test host cities with digital, radio and print to support.

TAB brand & campaign manager Chris Perry said:  TAB NZ Brand & Campaign Manager, says TAB NZ is proud of the All Blacks’ success at home and “ it is a very tough challenge for any team that visits our shores”.

“Talking up the All Blacks is a bit taboo in Kiwi culture, but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be bold, poke some fun and back our chat with stats.”

“We’re simply asking our Irish visitors to consider the odds of the tough challenge that lies ahead and we’ve done that through some fun, light-hearted banter which even the Irish coach has seen for the humorous approach that it is.

“Based on Ireland’s strong showing in this year’s Six Nations, this campaign really provides a springboard for us to leverage what should be a competitive test series between two rivals who have had some incredible battles in recent times.

“It should be a thrilling three-test series that will keep fans of both sides on the edge of their seats,” Chris Perry says.

Craig Harrison, Chemistry’s Business Director, says: “The team at TAB really pushed us to come up with some unique ideas that would enable the brand to show up differently and spark conversation.

“Talking up the All Blacks is a bit taboo within Kiwi culture, but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be bold, poke some fun and back our chat with stats.”

The TAB New Zealand campaign represents further momentum for Chemistry, which has recently created brand platforms for MTF Finance, Red Rat streetwear and Huckleberry organic food stores.

CREDITS

Client: TAB NZ
Agency: Chemistry
Creative Director: Patrick Murphy
Senior Creatives: Neill McAlpine, Jacqui Barry and Matt Watts
Business Director: Craig Harrison
Media Agency: MBM