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GIRLS (Season 6) - HBO, GLOW

Entered in Art Direction

Objectives

GIRLS became the voice of a generation by relating to the everyday life of its fans. For its final season, HBO partnered with GLOW to sunset the series through a custom visual design that paid homage to the iconic series and its massive cultural impact.

Strategy and Execution

HBO and GLOW's approach was to engage the extremely passionate and loyal fan base with new looks for the storylines from the past.

The overall look and feel for the campaign was deeply tinged with nostalgia, using sunset-hued gradients and glowing transparent text, as though one were quite literally looking at the past through rose-colored glasses.

The social strategy celebrated the nostalgia and evolution of GIRLS through custom, snackable social content that highlighted fan favorite moments throughout the years, emphasizing the wit, humor, and relevance of the show.

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Results

GIRLS delivered an incredible final season with GLOW and HBO matching that with an eye-catching campaign that achieved its goals and resonated emotionally with the show's devoted fans.

Media

Entrant Company / Organization Name

HBO, GLOW

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