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Creative Direction
Art Direction
Agency
Core Twelve
Client
601W Companies
The Telos Group
Year
2019
When a mummified primate was found in an air duct of the former Dayton's department store in Minneapolis, the story captured national attention. Amidst local legends of stolen monkeys and hidden histories, our team spotted a unique marketing opportunity to promote the conversion of this iconic building into mixed-use office space.
Leveraging the buzz, we crafted a whimsical narrative: a hidden society of super-smart primates had long thrived within Dayton's walls, pioneers of the building's potential as office space. Our campaign featured fabricated artifacts such as primate-designed desks, office blueprints, and anthropological sketches, imagining their sophisticated office life.
This tongue-in-cheek micro-campaign resonated widely within the brokerage community, marking an amusing, yet memorable promotional success. Looking back, it was an over-the-top endeavor, but undeniably enjoyable.
Monkey Business
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