RYOBI 'Come Equipped’ via Special

16 April 2026
 

Creative Agency: Special

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Addictive DIY.

RYOBI Australia and New Zealand are repositioning itself in the market as a partner that’s with you at every stage in the DIY journey in a campaign via Special. 

“For generations RYOBI has empowered customers across the world to shape the spaces they live in. Today marks the next chapter,” said Techtronic Industries chief customer officer, Kon Romios. 

“With RYOBI by your side, you can Come Equipped for just about anything - in the home, in the yard, or on the go.” 

'The Gateway' tells the story of a DIY novice who, with the irresistible squeeze of a drill, is transported further and further into his obsession with DIY.

Through a series of wide match cuts, he presses the drill over and over to see just how far this passion can take him. 

“Come Equipped” is rolling out across Australia and New Zealand, spanning film, out-of-home, in-store and digital channels, with media handled by Rapid Media. 

“I know first-hand just how addictive DIY can be,” said Special Melbourne executive creative director, Ryan Fitzgerald. 

“It wasn’t that long ago I just had the one RYOBI drill and battery, but it really is the kind of thing that hooks you in. One minute you’re hanging some art on the wall and next you’re following a 2 hour YouTube video on how to build something from scratch.” 

Campaign Credits:  

CLIENT - Techtronic Industries 

Chief Customer Officer: Kon Romios 

Head of Customer and Strategy: Vera Skocic 

Head of Creative Services: Chris Heywood 

Senior Marketing Manager: Lee Gooch 

Brand Manager: Jack Cramer 

Design Lead: Rom Anthonis 

 

CREATIVE - Special 

Agency: Special Australia 

Partner/CEO: Lindsey Evans  

Partners/CCO: Tom Martin and Julian Schreiber 

Partner/CSO: Bec Stambanis 

Managing Director: Sasha Firth 

Executive Creative Director: Ryan Fitzgerald 

Creative Directors: Will Winter-Irving and Joe Ranallo 

Head of Strategy: Nathan Rogers 

Team Lead: Felicity Touzeau 

Business Director: Ayesha Kithulegoda 

Business Manager: Gigi Chu 

Head of Film & Content: Sophie Simmons 

Head of Design: Adam Shear  

 

FILM PRODUCTION 

Production Company: The Sweetshop 

Director: Kate Halpin 

Producer: Melissa Weinman 
Co MD:  Edward Pontifex, Greg Fyson 

Executive Producer: Kate Roydhouse 

D.O.P: Keiran Fowler 

Editor: Laurence Van Camp 

Post Production/VFX: Arc 

Flame/Online: Jesse Meha 

Grade: Matt Fezz 

Production Design: Mike Price 
Sound Design:  Studiotonic 

Sound Engineer: Cam Milne 
Sound Producer:  Laura-Leigh Le Brocque 

 

STILLS PRODUCTION 

Production Company: The Pool Collective 

Photographer: Sean Izzard 
Producer:  Zoe Izzard 

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