SAVANT SOUP: ISSUE 2401

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Peyton Manning Children's Hospital

By Advertising Savants

Our childlike hearts were overjoyed to take on this campaign for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. 


The campaign features football great and hospital namesake Peyton Manning and demonstrates the integrated and dedicated approach to compassionate, personalized care that is unique to the children’s hospital and the Ascension brand.


Manning, still a kid at heart, finds himself engaged in the hospital’s kid-friendly details in these playful, lighthearted vignettes.


Our campaign included a variety of :60, :30 and :15 television spots as well as print, outdoor and social applications.

See Full Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Campaign

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"Nilkamal Plastic Chairs"

By Makani, India


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Savants are avid readers. We read because we're curious, always looking for creative inspiration and sometimes simply for guilty pleasure. No matter the reason, we love sharing the good stuff. Here are some titles that team members highly recommend or are reading currently.   

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January 31, 2024

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