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Mindy Hoblack

Creative Director / Copywriter

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Starbucks - Winter Campaign

For many, the coldest days can bring on the blues. So for Starbucks’ winter campaign, the goal was to inspire our audience to focus on gratitude—shifting attention toward the simple, joyful moments that bring light to darker days (much like a daily Starbucks pick-me-up).

To bring this to life, we produced a :15 TV spot, multiple :06 digital videos, :15 audio ads, social content, and a series of TikToks featuring uplifting creators.

Starbucks - Summer Campaign

Summer’s magic lives in the in-between moments, a spontaneous drive, a slow morning walk, a laugh you didn’t see coming. Starbucks’ summer campaign set out to bottle that feeling, from the first sip to the last dip.

We rolled out new drinks and returning favorites through a cross-channel campaign: four :15 TV spots, four :06 digital videos, four :15 audio spots, an abundance of social and TikTok content, and the Summer Aurascope, an interactive activation that reveals your summer vibe and curates a custom song to match it.

USAA - Dog Tags

USAA is built on a simple idea: what matters to you, matters to them. It’s this belief that drives their commitment to go above and beyond for every member. “Dog Tags,” based on a true story, brings that promise to life through the actions of an agent who goes the extra mile.

USAA - Savings & Discounts

Many people assume USAA is out of their budget, but the truth is, they offer a range of savings and discounts designed to help members keep more money in their pockets.

To bring those savings to life, we created a series of OLVs, social, and audio spots that highlight everyday moments we can all relate to.

USAA - Renters Insurance

Nearly half of renters don’t have insurance to protect their belongings. Many assume their landlord’s policy covers them (it doesn’t), or that they don’t own enough valuable items to justify coverage (they do).

But USAA knows that renters love their stuff and will go to great lengths to keep it…even if that means moving it up five flights of stairs themselves.

This creative was brought to life via a small pick-up shoot and UGC.

USAA - Safety & Prevention Campaign

USAA Insurance helps make things right when things go wrong. But that wasn’t enough for them. They wanted to actually help prevent these things from happening in the first place.

We launched a Safety & Prevention campaign consisting of online videos, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat posts, display banners and emails to help people avoid surprises at home—so insurance is for just in case.

Differin - 90 Day Challenge

Since Differin isn’t an overnight fix (and really, what acne product is?), we invited people to commit to clearer skin with the 90-Day Challenge: use Differin every day for 90 days—and if you don’t love the results, you’ll get a refund.

To spread the word, we refreshed the Excuses campaign with new messaging and a bold graphic treatment, launching across TV and digital in multiple formats: one :30, two :15s, and six :06s.

To help people stay consistent, we built Clear90, an app designed to guide users through their daily routine, track progress, and keep them motivated throughout the challenge. We also launched the Clear Skin Set on Amazon, making it easy for participants to get everything they needed in one place.

Differin - Excuses Campaign

When you’re struggling with acne as an adult, sometimes you might avoid going out. You don’t really feel confident or worry about being judged for your latest breakout…because shouldn’t this “teen problem” be gone by now?

The Excuses campaign tapped into this insight. It included a nationally-run :30 spot, two :15s, several :06 bumpers, and a :45 YouTube spot, all directing viewers to Differin’s homepage to stop the excuses.

Outback Steakhouse - Outback Bowl

Every January 1st, Outback Steakhouse sponsors Tampa’s huge college bowl game, the Outback Bowl.

The celebration doesn’t stop there—on January 2nd, fans can score a free Bloomin’ Onion or coconut shrimp based on who wins. Pick your team, grab your app, and get your game face on.

To spread the word, we rolled out a :30 TV spot and two :15s featuring Outback’s fun mascots, Bloomin’ Onion Man and Coconut Shrimp Girl.

PNC - Price Tag

The financial world is shifting, and for many with smaller retirement accounts, personalized service has become harder to come by.

PNC Bank wanted to reinforce that they still value people over profits. We developed a nationally run TV spot to clearly communicate this promise to customers.

Green Giant - The Giant Road Trip

The Jolly Green Giant hasn't really been around in recent years. So to awaken a sleeping giant (and his sleeping social presence), we packed up the car Griswold-style and headed out on The Giant Road Trip.

Joined by his little buddy, Sprout, we traveled from town to town, visiting iconic landmarks and attractions, some perfectly scaled for The Giant himself. The journey was captured from both perspectives: The Giant’s eye-in-the-sky view and Sprout’s pint-sized viewpoint.

As an extension to our social campaign, we created geo-fenced Snapchat filters featuring The Giant and launched a Spotify playlist of all the jolliest road trippin’ jams. Listen here. 

Outback Steakhouse - Aussie Rules Campaign

Throughout the year, Outback Steakhouse supports its Aussie Rules campaign with a mix of TV spots and social media posts, all designed to remind customers that Outback is the place for great steaks and an even better time.

The TV spots highlighted limited-time offers, while social posts repurposed TV footage to share the Aussie Rules in a fun, engaging way—for example: “#16: There’s nothing wrong with ordering a salad. As long as that salad comes with a side of steak & ribs.”

Differin - End the Frustration Campaign

After a successful launch year for Differin, we wanted to keep up the momentum in order to end the frustration of adult acne. We created 2 new TV spots, multiple :15s, a bunch of :06 bumpers, plus a spot that highlighted our 2017 Best of Beauty award from Allure.

Beyond our traditional work, we flipped makeup tutorials on their head with pre-rolls that interrupted the “cover-up” mindset and pointed viewers to Differin instead.

PNC - Home Insight Campaign

PNC Bank’s Home Insight is a new online tool that guides homebuyers through understanding their budget and finding homes they can afford, making homeownership more attainable.

In preparation for the launch, we partnered with PNC to produce a series of videos—run on TV and online—highlighting relatable reasons for wanting a place to call your own.

Differin - Launch Campaign

In 2016, Galderma received FDA approval to bring the first over-the-counter retinoid to the acne category—the first entirely new ingredient in the aisle in over 30 years.

We launched Differin with the campaign “Do Things Differin,” producing two TV spots, print ads, digital banners, and advertorials to reach consumers across multiple touchpoints.

Verizon - go90 Launch Campaign

go90 is a social entertainment platform that was launched by Verizon as the go-to destination for watching your favorite live sports, concerts from the top artists, brand new originals, and tv shows you already love. 

We helped build the brand from the ground up with an integrated launch campaign. Highlights included teaser activations across nine cities, subway takeovers, a national TV spot, fun content with brand partners, influencer launch boxes, engaging social posts, and branded experiences such as merch and mascots—creating buzz and driving tune-in.

AKQA - Future Lions

The annual Future Lions competition sponsored by AKQA asks students around the globe to challenge conventional thinking. The aim is to discover those who will create and shape the future.

Top management at AKQA invited internal teams from around the world to pitch ideas for the campaign for entries. After my partner and I were awarded the project, we worked closely with a character designer to create the annual poster, used the assets to make social posts, and helped design and launch the entry website.

Wheat Thins - Social Management

Wheat Thins is the cracker that everyone knows and loves. They’re also the brand that everyone knows and loves online.

For almost a year, I had the pleasure of helping to run their social channels: writing daily posts, interacting with fans in real time, and creative activations for big events like Valentine’s Day and the World Cup.

Google - Glass

To help launch Google's newest product, we wanted to show what "a day in the life" of a Glass wearer would be like. 

In the first Glass Session, you'll meet Laetitia Gayno, the wife of a Googler, as she shares her story of becoming a new mom, trying to capture every special moment, and sharing them with her family in France through photos, videos, and Hangouts.

Starbucks - Winter Campaign

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Starbucks - Summer Campaign

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USAA - Dog Tags

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USAA - Savings & Discounts

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USAA - Renters Insurance

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USAA - Safety & Prevention Campaign

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Differin - 90 Day Challenge

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Differin - Excuses Campaign

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Outback Steakhouse - Outback Bowl

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PNC - Price Tag

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Green Giant - The Giant Road Trip

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Outback Steakhouse - Aussie Rules Campaign

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Differin - End the Frustration Campaign

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PNC - Home Insight Campaign

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Differin - Launch Campaign

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Verizon - go90 Launch Campaign

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AKQA - Future Lions

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Wheat Thins - Social Management

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Google - Glass

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