truth - "Good Samaritans" by ANDY Awards 2001

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TitleGood Samaritans
Agency
Campaign Truth
Advertiser American Legacy Foundation
Brand truth
PostedJuly 2006
Business Sector Anti-Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Message
Media Type Television & Cinema
Length
AI Description This ad, entitled "Good Samaritans," focuses on people performing simple acts of kindness in an urban setting. Individuals announce their good deeds, such as holding doors or feeding parking meters, through a megaphone. The ad shifts to criticize a tobacco company that donated food worth $125,000 to charity and spent over $21 million publicizing it, highlighting the irony and hypocrisy when promoting addictive, deadly products. The urban environment and rainy weather add a gritty, realistic feel to the message, emphasizing activism and public awareness about smoking dangers and corporate tactics.