Proud To Be Loved - Globe | Clapboard Ad Archive

Globe’s 2021 campaign Proud To Be Loved, developed by Publicis, leverages the intersection of Father’s Day and Metro Manila Pride Month to address a pressing social reality in the Philippines: the pervasive struggle for acceptance experienced by LGBT+ children, particularly from fathers who may not offer the support their children need at home. By releasing a resonant film during this cultural juncture, Globe asserts its stake not just as a provider in the electronics and technology market category but as a credible advocate for inclusivity and belonging. The creative idea orbits around the transformative journeys of Filipino fathers who have learned the meaning of pride through the agency and courage of their LGBT+ children—an execution strategy that sits squarely within Clapboard’s FORMAT#10—Associated User Imagery, in which the protagonists are carefully chosen to mirror the campaign’s aspirational target audience. Rather than relying on product-centric storytelling, the work accomplishes its emotional mission by portraying relatable, locally grounded narratives of acceptance, openly aligning the Globe brand with social progress and empathy within a familial and cultural framework. Dialogue and storytelling in Filipino further deepen the context, ensuring both authenticity and relevance to the communities depicted. Engagement on YouTube confirms meaningful traction, with the campaign’s message of unconditional love, visibility, and acceptance resonating across digital channels. The use of the hashtag AtinAngMundo, or the world is ours, serves as both a rallying cry and a positioning statement—an inclusive invitation for parents to take pride in both themselves and their children. By doing so, it redefines the contours of fatherhood in a market where traditional values and emerging identities often collide, pointing to a broader societal shift that maps directly onto Globe’s positioning as a technological enabler of connection and community. The campaign earns 67/100 in Clapboard’s global creative archive. Standing as a case study in values-led marketing that moves beyond transactional connectivity, Proud To Be Loved underscores how technology brands in the Philippines have increasing permission—and arguably the responsibility—to foster the kinds of societal connection that technology alone cannot guarantee.