Featuring Will Davison, Brodie Kostecki and Dick Johnson.
Shell’s motorsports collection of remote-controlled cars is rolling out a new range, with a different model available each week in a campaign via Spinach.
The campaign is the first promotion to run across both the On The Run (OTR) and Reddy Express retail banners.
“We’ve been working with Reddy Express for a few years now and in that time have established a new brand platform and delivered work to support a number of promotions,” said Spinach executive creative director Dom Megna.
“It’s exciting to be a part of this milestone for the business with the first major promotion to run across both the Shell OTR and Shell Reddy Express brands.”
First launched in 2022, the Shell Motorsports Collection is a series of miniature cars made from die-cast steel, controlled via smartphone with gamification and engagement through the Shell Racing app.
Each car comes with an electric engine and is powered by a rechargeable Bluetooth smart battery – available separately for just $8.
The set includes the Shell V-Power Racing team Mustang Supercar, Scuderia Ferrari F1 75 and the Forze IX Hydrogen Racing model. For every $20 spent on Shell fuel or in-store, customers can purchase a model car for $18.
The campaign features V-Power Racing Team drivers Will Davison, Brodie Kostecki and Dick Johnson.
“We’re thrilled to bring the much-loved collectables series back, and this year, it’s even bigger and better,” said OTR group general manager – marketing, Andrew Egan.
“This is a truly unique and distinctive promotion for OTR and Reddy Express, with the exclusivity and limited availability, as well as the interactive Bluetooth-enabled gamification aspects of the promotion making it a hit with all ages, collectors and gamers.
“Spinach has done a great job in realising this with the end-to-end campaign.”
The campaign began with a series of social teasers leading to a 15-second TVC, radio, point of sale, out of home and Shell V-Power racing Team transporter livery with presence at Bathurst 1000.
The campaign is the latest instalment from Spinach for Viva Energy, following the agency’s appointment to help manage the transition from Coles Express.
“Shooting real remote-control cars posed significant control and surface challenges, but the CG approach allowed for precise, dynamic action with full creative flexibility,” said Spinach creative director Justin Groves.
CREDITS
Client: Viva Energy Retail
Andrew Egan, General Manager - Marketing | OTR Group
Gisella Spedicato, Marketing Manager - Mobility | OTR Group
Tanya Simpson - Media & Content Manager
Agency: Spinach
Frank Morabito, Chief Creative Officer
Justin Groves, Creative Director
Dom Megna, Executive Creative Director
Paige Sobczyk, Account Executive
Production Company: Spinach
Animation: Cadre Pictures
Media: Hearts & Science
Social Media: Resolution Digital
