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Tradition to Finish

Description

Tradition to Finish is a groundbreaking campaign launched in Kazakhstan in 2024 by Finish, Reckitt, and Reckitt Benckiser, created in collaboration with the ad agency GForce/Grey. Addressing a deeply rooted cultural challenge where daughters-in-law are traditionally expected to wash dishes by hand, upheld by the influence of mothers-in-law despite the availability of modern dishwashers, this campaign leverages a unique, culturally resonant approach. By orchestrating the first-ever product placement of a dishwasher at a real wedding, Finish transformed an everyday household appliance into a powerful symbol of progress and change. The campaign not only challenged entrenched social norms but also repositioned the dishwasher as an emblem of empowerment and modernization within Kazakh families. Through a carefully curated mix of content, digital, and direct media strategies, the campaign engaged its audience by highlighting the inspiring role of one mother-in-law who embraced this change, setting a positive example for others to follow. This innovative approach effectively combined emotional storytelling with a strategic product placement, breaking through cultural resistance and fostering a conversation around modern household practices. Tradition to Finish stands as a compelling case of how advertising can influence social change by aligning brand messaging with deeply personal and traditional contexts, ultimately encouraging the adoption of convenient and modern household technology in a respectful and impactful manner. The campaign’s singular media asset captured this narrative vividly, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to innovation, family harmony, and cultural sensitivity within the electronic devices and household products industries.

Credits

Client

Finish, Reckitt Benckiser, Reckitt

Agency

GForce/Grey

Regional Brand Manager

Anastasiia Bykova

Account Management

Yuliya Tushina, Alina Amanzhol, Anna Kostyleva

Executive Creative Director

Yevgeniy Kostylev

Creative Director

Yevgeniy Gavrilchenko, Victor Ershov

Art Director

Maxim Shilov, Maria Kalinicheva, Aruan Ganieva, Alua Zhingilbaeva, Avgust K.

Motion Designer

Alexander Filatov

Media Agency

SKY Central Asia, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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