In Transit
Callen-Lorde / Area 23
CREARCHIVE Score
54
Callen-LordeIn Transit2025
Case Film
Campaign Images
BrandCallen-Lorde
AgencyArea 23
Award ShowD&AD
CategoryEXPERIENTIAL
Year2025
CountriesBrazil, United States
Description
IN TRANSIT replaced the New York City subway audio announcements by Bernie Wagenblast over the course of a week surrounding Transgender Day of Visibility. Bernie, one of the most famous voices in NYC, is the subway announcer who recently came out as a transgender woman and is the centerpiece of the campaign. Bernie rerecorded her iconic announcements in her new voice along with a personal message calling for respect and acceptance of trans people. The new audio was played at number line subway stations throughout the city and was complemented by physical signage at several stations.
Awards
- • D&AD — Casting, PR, Health & Wellbeing, Radio & Audio, Direct, Experiential: Activation & Participation — Yellow Pencil
Credits
BrandCallen-Lorde
ClientCallen-Lorde, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Entrant CompanyArea 23, An IPG Health Company
Advertising AgencyArea 23, An IPG Health Company
Production CompanyFamous Who?, Wide Labs, Lado Animation, Ritmika Audio Arts
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