Kia launches new EV9 in Europe with “Open a World of Possibilities” campaign, by Innocean Berlin

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To launch their new EV9 in Europe, Kia takes a leap into a metaphoric world to demonstrate how the brand’s latest SUV will open a world of possibilities for the way we move.  

Together with multi award-winning commercial director Fredrik Bond, DoP Adolpho Veloso, MJZ, Tony Petersen Films, and Innocean Berlin, Kia further strengthens its position as a leader of electric mobility through its range of ground-breaking technologies.  

Describing the rationale behind the “Open a world of possibilities” concept and striking campaign visuals, Gabriel Mattar, European CCO of Innocean Worldwide, says: 

“With this launch we wanted to create a campaign that was as striking, memorable, and unique as the Kia EV9 itself. It’s our ongoing mission to position Kia as a technology brand. A brand which works tirelessly to stay ahead of the competition and create innovative products and services that open new possibilities for consumers, and in turn, liberate their mobility. I’m proud to say that, throughout every asset of this campaign, we have not missed that opportunity.” 

David Hilbert, Marketing Director of Kia Europe adds: 

“This campaign by Innocean Berlin is a demonstration of our brand mindset which has been brought to life through our latest and most innovative product – the Kia EV9. It’s a reminder of how Kia consistently pushes boundaries, across the board, in order to shine a light on new sources of inspiration.”  

The “Open a World of Possibilities” campaign’s hero TVC follows a couple who escape the confines of their garage by pushing its walls to reveal a wide open, magical expanse that’s just waiting to be explored – a metaphor for how the EV9’s technology and bold design have been developed to liberate us from the mundane. 

Post production house, Chemistry, masterfully aided the film’s breath-taking visuals, The garage’s architecture and movable walls were all physically built, pushed, and shot without the use of special effects, to show how overcoming boundaries is no easy feat. Post-production house Chemistry worked on the film’s breathtaking visual effects beyond the garage walls. 

Renowned photographer David Daub created a series of images which tap into the newfound freedom that the EV9 delivers. The campaign was created in conjunction with media agency, Havas Media Networks. 

The Kia EV9 campaign launches in markets throughout Europe in October on channels including digital media, TV, print, OOH and social media content.  

Credits 

Client: Kia Europe  

Marketing Director: David Hilbert  

General Manager Communication:  Benedict Abrahamsberg  

Senior Campaign Manager: Eric L. Frost  

Campaign Manager: Eszter Szuecs  

Campaigns Specialist: Manager: Ruxandra Iliescu  

Advertising Agency: INNOCEAN Berlin  

Chief Creative Officer: Gabriel Mattar  

Excecutive Creative Director: Ricardo Wolff  

Chief Operating Officer: Jonathan Hill  

Strategy Director: Jörn Ballentin 

Senior Strategic Planner: Odile Breffa  

Creative Director: José Filipe Gomes 

Creative Director: Pedro Lourenço 

Creative Director: Stefano de Luccia 

Creative Lead: Andy King
Creative Lead: Lorenz Koch  

Senior Art Buyer: Julia Kremer 

Senior Art Director: Ailton Henriques 

Art Director: Leon Celay  

Copywriter: Juan Andres Kebork Bustillos 

Copywriter: Javier Granados  

Art Director: Meri Giorgobiani  

Copywriter: Rowan El-Goweiny 

Creative Director: Anna Berlin 

Associate Design Director: Will Cega  

Business Director: Alessia Bellini  

Account Director: Magda Niechwiej  

Account Manager: Travis Kim  

Account Manager Digital: Emma Leigh Allen 

Head of production: Fabian Barz  

Agency Producer: Michael Endres  

Agency Producer: Valeria Preisler-Vogel 

Production Company: Tony Petersen Film  

Director: Fredrik Bond (MJZ)  

Producer: Alicia Richards (MJZ) 

DOP: Adolpho Veloso 

Executive Producer: Carlo Walther  

Producer: Daniel Dexler  

Social Media Director: Hilmir Berg 

Social Media DoP: Einar Ólafur Eyland 

Editor: Patric Ryan 

Post-Producer: Juli Roszczyk 

Post-Production: Chemistry 

Post-Supervisor: Geoffrey Hancock  

Music: Låpsley – Painter 

Sound Studio: Da House  

Photography: David Daub  

Digital creator: Clemente Vergara 

Digital creator: Andres Aguilera 

Service Production (Romania): Icon Films 

Service Production (Iceland): True North