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D/C exposed in Communication Arts!
Finally, Communication Arts, the bible of the design, advertising and interactive design world, has ripped the veil from Duncan/Channon. In a 10-page investigation within CA’s Interactive Annual, reporter Sam McMillan reveals the shady background and shocking practices of the agency that was “born to rock” — from its “temple of guanxi” bar, wherein take place lurid lectures on “teledildonics” and concerts known as “Roofies,” to its music label Tip Records, home to the inexplicable Gary Wilson, to its “real account people, media people and planning infrastructure.” Shudder.
All apologies to those innocent Duncan/Channon clients who may have been inadvertently besmirched by the probe: StubHub, Hard Rock, Blurb, Tahoe South, Birkenstock, VICE Russia, Jackson Family Wines, Rex Goliath Wines, Sanita and D/C’s venerable, never-harm-a-soul pro bono clients WhyHunger and the Western Railway Museum.
Work + News
Horizon Organic did not come to play.
In DC’s new campaign the organic dairy trailblazer takes nutrition as seriously as kids navigating a floor covered in make believe lava. That is to say: very, very seriously.
DC’s strategy team brings home an esteemed Jay Chiat Award
Duncan Channon’s "Nicotine Equals" campaign strategy, intended to awaken parents to the teen vaping epidemic, got the judges attention at this year’s 4A’s Jay Chiat Awards.
“We’ve changed!” says Big Tobacco
Guess what, all? The industry that’s responsible for more death and disease than any other and continues to peddle six trillion cigarettes a year is now your friend. Go figure.
A new spin on IPA packaging
Most IPA cans today look like they were designed by the dude that did the Iron Maiden albums. All skulls and green lightning, giving full testosterone and acne vibes. So when tasked with driving a new look for Golden Road’s Ride On series, we banged a uey.
A wanderlust-worthy rebrand
Inspired by the shapes and colors of dream destinations, DC rebrands Viator for a new wave of planning-adverse adventurers.
Kona Big Wave goes even bigger
After a decade of leading creative for Kona Big Wave, DC’s “Bring the Aloha” campaign relaunches the brand for a broader audience, moving beyond its craft roots to a priority position in AB InBev’s premium beer portfolio.
InnovAsian finds balance, and big results.
A blend of content creators and traditional photoshoots was the perfect recipe to increase InnovAsian’s engagement on social – without breaking the budget.
DC appoints first Managing Director, Kumi Croom
A game changer since her arrival six years ago, Kumi will lead account and project management and continue to shape DC’s culture and client relationships.
Empathy over stigma
DC is honored to have been selected by the state of CA to tackle one of the most challenging issues of our generation. And to be covered in AdAge.
This Golden Road work isn’t good
People always ask: You good? But that indicates a pretty baseline, “just okay” type of good. DC’s new campaign for Golden Road asks a question that aims a little higher from a city that does the same.
El Secreto esta en el balance
Nuestro nuevo comercial para la cerveza Mango Cart de Golden Road establece una conexión alegre entre la tradición Mexicana de bailar mientras se equilibra una cerveza abierta en la cabeza con el sabor de la deliciosa cerveza con infusión de mango de Golden Road.
Drink to the future
Organic wine industry pioneer, Bonterra Organic Estates, bolsters brand leader status with a future forward, fashionably chic campaign from DC.
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