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END. x TIMEX
Engineering transparency into a cultural launch OVERVIEW When END. partnered with TIMEX to launch the Skeleton watch, the opportunity lay in elevating a transparent timepiece into something culturally sharp and visually distinctive. Rather than treating it as another product drop, the ambition was to spotlight the engineering at its core and reframe accessibility as considered design. Blacklist Creative was commissioned to create a suite of 3D renders and social assets for EN
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SkyShowtime: The 6 Week Sprint to November Domination
We engineered a high-velocity acquisition engine that flooded 12 European markets with over 2,000 assets in just six weeks. OVERVIEW For its critical November Price Promotion , SkyShowtime needed a full 360° production partner capable of handling creative direction, localisation, and massive asset volume under an intense deadline. With only 6 weeks to go from brief to broadcast, BLACKLIST took the helm to deliver a high-impact acquisition campaign that would cut through t
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The Housemaid: A Masterclass in Global Experiential Storytelling
To help support the launch of The Housemaid we built a ‘campaign in a box’ that allowed our audience to step into Millie’s claustrophobic attic… and into Nina’s pristine nightmare! OVERVIEW To support the international theatrical release of the psychological thriller The Housemaid , Blacklist partnered with Lionsgate to solve a complex global challenge: how do you deliver a high-end, atmospheric fan experience that scales effortlessly from a boutique cinema in Portugal to a
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Fame Factory: Visualising the Ultimate Celebrity Experience
"We didn’t just illustrate a room; we visualised the adrenaline of a sold-out stadium and the claustrophobia of a paparazzi scrum." OVERVIEW When global production titans Done + Dusted dreamed up their next major immersive IP, they didn't just need to explain it. They needed to show it. Fame Factory is a bold, interactive journey that allows guests to live the full arc of celebrity, from the dizzying rise to the inevitable scandal, and finally, the glorious comeback. To tu
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Pine Hoverfly Conservation DLC
"Turning a tiny insect into a big force for good..." OVERVIEW Sometimes the smallest characters can have the biggest impact. As part of an ongoing initiative between Story of Seasons and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Marvelous Games set out to create a special downloadable content pack that would support real world conservation efforts. The focus was the Pine Hoverfly, one of the UK’s rarest insects and a surprisingly important part of native woodland ecosystems.
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RICK & MORTY SEASON 8 LAUNCH
“Nobody exists on purpose. Nobody belongs anywhere. We're all going to die. Come watch TV.” CREATING SOCIAL HYPE FOR RICK AND MORTY We partnered with leading TV brand Adult Swim Europe to support on, and deliver a high engagement social campaign for the much anticipated Season 8 launch of hit animation series Rick and Morty. Combining social first thinking, reactive creativity and agile content generation to deliver a high-achieving campaign and spark excitement in the run-up
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Europa Universalis V: Animated Lore Series
Bringing History to Life Through Cinematic Storytell ing "Ambition is Everything..." We partnered with Paradox Interactive to create a seven-part animated lore video series for the pre-launch of their latest grand strategy game, Europa Universalis V . Designed to captivate both strategy fans and history enthusiasts, each 2–3 minute episode explored a defining moment in history through the lens of one key figure, showcasing how ambition has shaped the course of civilisation. F
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How TRON: Ares Took Over Piccadilly Circus
The team at BLACKLIST discuss their latest partnership with Disney Studios UK, blurring the line between screen and street, turning...
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Parenthood: Building a Bold Visual Identity for Nature’s Most Powerful Story
All3Media / Silverback Films "A premium creative campaign inspired by the raw power of parenting in the natural world." Blacklist...
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The Life Trail – Letters from the Mountain. Videoland / RTL Nederland
"A quarter of young people are struggling. We wanted to create something that showed they’re not alone." For the launch of The Life...
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De Kluis XL – Crack the Vault Videoland / RTL Nederland
"An oversized heist. A laser-filled vault. And thousands queued to break in." To celebrate the launch of De Kluis XL, the high-stakes...
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Andor Season 2: Outernet Anamorphic Screen Launch
"Bringing Star Wars storytelling to life in 3D – immersive, cinematic, unforgettable." Following the success of our award-winning...
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Extraordinary Me: Celebrating Real Kids with Real Stories on Nickelodeon
"A celebration of what makes kids shine, in their own extraordinary way." Blacklist Creative partnered with Nickelodeon to create...
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Immersive Trek: Bringing Star Trek to Life at Comic Con for SkyShowtime
"It wasn’t just a booth. It was the bridge of the Enterprise, right in the heart of Utrecht." Blacklist Creative partnered with...
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5 Minutes with… Lola Gamester
Blacklist’s co-founder and joint MD tells LBB about discovering her entrepreneurial side, building a female-forward senior team, and the...
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Positivity wins
The Dutch agency world could still use some female leadership. Fonk magazine explores and speaks to female changemakers operating in...
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Justin Cooke Joins Blacklist: Unlocking IP for a Connected World
The agency’s new board advisor brings a wealth of expertise in IP unlocks building new immersive pathways for audiences to connect on a...
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The Work That Made Me: Dom Ho
The co-founder of BLACKLIST on classic Nike ads, Justin Timberlake, and his early work as a 'background artiste' Dom Ho co-founded...
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Love Our Work: Mathias Upton-Hansen on the Emotion in Quaker Oats’ Spot
Co-founder and CEO of Blacklist tells LBB about the very personal reason ‘You’ve Got This’ is an ad he loves and how it says a lot about...
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Bigger and Better! Take a Sneak Peek into Blacklist’s New Amsterdam Crib
The modern and expansive space reinforces the agency's commitment to innovation and fostering an enjoyable work environment for employees...
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INCREASINGLY VISIBLE IN THE NETHERLANDS: BLACKLIST
“The collaboration between people with more experience and the youngest generation keeps us sharp.” Blacklist has extensive expertise in...
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With High Impact OOH, Brands Are Stopping Consumers in Their Tracks
Blacklist’s creative director Sylvia Mulder-Stones tells LBB about how the team navigates the challenges of making impactful OOH for...
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Ryan Robinson: “Experiential Is Perfect for Word-of-Mouth Marketing”
Blacklist Creative’s new art director tells LBB why experiential marketing is going to blow up this year and why audiences want to...
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