| Title | Marriage Market Takeover |
| Agency | Forsman & Bodenfors Göteborg |
| Campaign | Marriage Market Takeover |
| Advertiser | SK-II |
| Brand | SK-II |
| Posted | April 2017 |
| Story | The Marriage Market Takeover campaign by Forsman & Bodenfors resonates with a powerful message about the pressure on Chinese women to live up to societal expectations. |
| Media Type | Web Film |
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| AI Description | The SK-II ad, 'Marriage Market Takeover,' delves into the societal pressures faced by women in China regarding marriage. It starts by highlighting the emotional turmoil experienced by women labeled as 'leftover' due to being unmarried past a certain age. Through personal interviews, women express their struggles with societal expectations and family pressure to marry. The ad visually contrasts traditional notions with modern aspirations of independence, as women at a 'marriage market' confront their destiny by sharing personal messages on photographs instead of typical match-making profiles. This empowers them to redefine the term 'leftover' positively, embracing independence and happiness. The backdrop of vibrant urban settings juxtaposes the intimate and heartfelt conversations within. Throughout the narrative, phrases such as 'don't let pressure dictate your future' reinforce the campaign's call for change and acceptance of women's choices. SK-II poignantly advocates for individual destiny, encouraging viewers to celebrate the aspirations of independent women everywhere. |
| Account Supervisor | Susanna Fagring |
| Account Manager | Linda tiderman |
| Art Director | Sophia Lindholm |
| Art Director | Karina Ullensvang |
| Copywriter | Tove Eriksen Hillblom |
| PR Strategist | Amat Levin |
| Design | Christian Sundén |
| Account Planner | My Troedsson |
| Agency Producer | Alexander Blidner |
| Agency Producer | Peter Gaudiano |
| Chinese Writer | Joey Chung |
| Production Company | Tool |
| Director | Floyd Russ |
| Production Company Producer | Mary Church |
| Executive Producer | Robert Helphand |
| Director of Photography (DOP) | Jacob Møller |
| Editor | Robert Ryang |
| Post Production | Cut and Run London |
| Sound | Cut and Run London |
| Media Director | BeOn |
| Public Relations Expert | BeOn |
| Music | Victor Magro |
| Music | Future Perfect Music |
| Managing Partner, Live Action / Executive Producer | Oliver Fuselier |
| Managing Partner, Digital / Executive Producer | Dustin Callif |