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TV and Preroll Ads
Sherpani

About the Brand

Sherpani is a Boulder-based, eco-conscious brand specializing in stylish, functional travel bags for women. Committed to sustainability, Sherpani repurposes millions of plastic bottles while empowering travelers with durable, ethically-made designs. With an emphasis on blending practicality, sustainability, and style, Sherpani redefines travel gear as thoughtful, lasting companions for every adventure.

The Ads

This holiday season, the ads aim to elevate Sherpani as the perfect gift for eco-conscious partners, emphasizing thoughtfulness, sustainability, and style. Through heartfelt storytelling and romantic tones, the agency will highlight Sherpani bags as meaningful gifts that symbolize connection, shared values, and enduring love.

Creative Brief

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TV

Script

Creative Rational

Media Placement

This Sherpani holiday advertisement exemplifies emotional branding through the product as a star approach, focusing on a romantic, emotional narrative told from the perspective of the Sherpani bag. The ad highlights the bag’s role as a loyal companion for a significant other in her journeys, fostering a deep emotional connection with viewers. The bag symbolizes their enduring love and shared adventures by capturing moments of connection and intimacy between a young couple. This perspective positions Sherpani not only as a practical gift but also as a meaningful one that holds memories and aligns with values such as style, sustainability, and adventure. This emotional branding strategy prioritizes personal and sentimental resonance over specific product features or celebrity endorsements. Fresh, relatable talent enhances authenticity, allowing viewers to identify with the characters and deepen the emotional impact. The advertisement’s tone is warm, romantic, and slightly adventurous, aligning with the holiday spirit and the sentimental nature of gifting. The soundscape further amplifies the emotional connection through light ambient sounds that enhance the authenticity of each setting. A soft, romantic, and slightly adventurous instrumental track—featuring piano with subtle orchestral backing—complements the narrative, building gradually to evoke excitement for the holidays and future journeys. The music is designed to feel timeless, creating a nostalgic yet uplifting atmosphere. This creative approach—focusing on authentic moments, a warm tone, and emotive music—positions Sherpani as more than just a product. Instead, the bag is presented as a thoughtful, romantic gift that fosters meaningful connections. By appealing to viewers’ emotions, the advertisement effectively positions Sherpani bags as an ideal choice for individuals who value style, adventure, and sustainability in their relationship.

The media strategy for this campaign targets eco-conscious men ages 25-34, who seek thoughtful, sustainable holiday gifts, making National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and HGTV the ideal TV channels. National Geographic’s focus on exploration, nature, and environmental programming appeals directly to environmentally aware viewers, who value travel, adventure, and sustainability, aligning with Sherpani’s brand ethos, and product offerings. Discovery Channel further supports this audience by catering to viewers interested in outdoor activities and exploration through popular shows like Man vs. Wild and Expedition Unknown, which attract men seeking quality, durable products for travel and adventure. HGTV, while lifestyle-focused, provides a unique opportunity to reach men, who value stylish, practical purchases and sustainable living, as seen in its programming, centered on eco-friendly design and quality home improvements. Placing Sherpani’s ads on these channels effectively targets a demographic that prioritizes thoughtful, values-aligned purchases, reinforcing Sherpani’s positioning as a meaningful and sustainable gift choice for their female partners this holiday season.

Produced
TV Spot

Youtube

Creative Rational

Sherpani’s creative direction highlights its commitment to empowering women through meaningful, heartfelt moments in everyday life. This ad takes the viewer on a journey with a college-aged woman, showing a relatable and authentic experience that unfolds as she prepares for a date. Each scene subtly emphasizes Sherpani’s dedication to style, quality and practicality, positioning their bag as an ideal companion for any event. The ad uses lighthearted music to create an upbeat and engaged atmosphere, enhancing the warm and personal narrative. Soft ambient sounds, such as the hum of a conversation and clinking plates at a restaurant, add authenticity and grounding to the scenes, while car sounds and muffled voices further immerse viewers in the storyline. These sound effects are deliberately subtle, maintaining Sherpani’s brand values of mindfulness and simplicity. For this ad, the focus is more on the bag and relationship than specific well-known talents, making it ideal to use fresh faces who bring authenticity and relatability to the roles. This choice of talent will enhance the relatability for viewers, allowing them to see themselves in the characters’ journey.The ad concludes with a gentle, romantic voice-over, reinforcing Sherpani as a brand that provides thoughtful, dependable products for women seeking elegance and versatility. By the end, viewers are left with a sense of trust and admiration for Sherpani’s role in enhancing life’s meaningful moments.

Media Placement

In the pre-roll ad for “20 Trips to Take in Your 20’s,” Sherpani can appeal to young, adventure-seeking viewers by presenting bags designed for versatile, on-the-go use. The target audience would be inclined to purchase from Sherpani because the bags can be taken on various adventures.

In the video “Sustainable Habits I’m Doing in 2024,” a pre-roll ad can effectively highlight Sherpani’s dedication to using eco-friendly materials, resonating with viewers who prioritize sustainable living. The target audience for the add looks for ways to live a sustainable lifestyle and will see that Sherpani is a company that holds similar values.

In the “25 Best Christmas Gifts for Her,” video, the ad takes a holiday-focused approach, showcasing Sherpani bags as the perfect gift–stylish, functional, and ideal for a woman who values both beauty and practicality. Viewers of this video would be searching for the perfect gift for their significant other and see Sherpani as the first brand.

Produced
Pre-roll Spot

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Audio References

Opus, Magnum (Composer). (2023). Mistletoe Surprise [Music]. Universal Production Music. http://links.universalproductionmusic.com/Xc8dLY 

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Storyblocks. (n.d.) Car From Inside Starting And Going Away [Sound effect]. Storyblocks. https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/car-from-inside-starting-and-going-away-blpf_xh3lphk0wxrjnx.html 

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Storyblocks. (n.d.) Coffee Shop Ambience 02 [Sound effect]. Storyblocks. https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/coffee-shop-ambience-02-beazvtc28wsk0wy4hoh.html

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Storyblocks. (n.d.) Fireplace Flames Fluttering Ambience [Sound effect]. Storyblocks. https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/fireplace-flames-fluttering-ambience-hx4bvtc2ldrk0wy4hid.html 

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Storyblocks. (n.d.) Restaurant Ambience 01 [Sound effect]. Storyblocks. https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/restaurant-ambience-01-rxz4y0hlprk0wy4hb3.html 

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