| Title | Teenagers |
| Agency | Goodby Silverstein & Partners |
| Campaign | The Now Network - Sprint |
| Advertiser | Sprint Nextel Corporation |
| Brand | Sprint |
| Posted | November 2009 |
| Product | 4G Network |
| Business Sector | Telecommunications Services |
| Media Type | Television |
| Length | |
| Market | United States |
| AI Description | The ad for Sprint's 'Now Network' showcases the influence and speed of communication within the teenage demographic, emphasizing the capabilities of Sprint's 4G network. It opens with the phrase 'Welcome to the Now Network', highlighting real-time connectivity with a fictional population of 49 million. Cheerleaders, clad dynamically in yellow, symbolize the energy and speed of communication, juxtaposed with the slower texting speed of parents. Statistics highlight activities such as teenage text messaging, online shopping, and working jobs like burger flipping to afford back-to-school phones from Sprint, starting at $19.99. The visual narrative is enhanced with humor and energy, using a mix of digitally animated visuals and real-life elements, reflecting the fast-paced, tech-savvy lifestyle of today's youth. The Samsung phones are promoted as back-to-school essentials, reinforcing the idea of technological integration in everyday life. The ad concludes with Sprint's branding, emphasizing their role as the 'Now Network'. |
| Creative Director | Rich Silverstein |
| Creative Director | Franklin Tipton |
| Creative Director | Will Hyde |
| Art Director | Christian Haas |
| Art Director | Paul Stechschulte |
| Art Director | Kevin Lau |
| Art Director | Will Johnson |
| Group Creative Director | Christian Haas |
| Copywriter | Franklin Tipton |
| Copywriter | Will Elliott |
| Copywriter | Roger Hoard |
| Director | Jeffrey Plansker |
| Director of Photography (DOP) | Neil Shapiro |
| Production Designer | Carl Swanberg |
| Producer | Laure Stevens |
| Producer | Danielle Hazan |
| Executive Producer | Kira Carstensen |
| Executive Producer | Kevin Batten |
| Executive Producer | Rob Sanborn |
| Agency Producer | Rob Sondik |
| Executive Agency Producer | Josh Reynolds |
| Editor | Charles Jensen |
| Editing Company | Superfad |
| Special Effects / VFX | Superfad |
| Animation | Superfad |
| Designer | Paul Yei |
| Designer | Sandy Chang |
| Music | Human Worldwide |
| Music | Lime Studios |
| Sound Design Company | Human Worldwide |
| Design Company | Superfad |
| Co-Chairman | Rich Silverstein |
| Associate Partner | Christian Haas |
| Live Action Production Company | Supply & Demand |
| Director of Animation | Will Hyde |
| Compositor | Miles Kinghorn |
| Compositor | Claudia Yi Leon |
| Compositor | Paul Yei |
| Compositor | Sandy Chang |
| Final Mix | Lime Studios |