Reliable Power, Resilient Network — Essential Energy
With the many challenges of 2020 — bushfires, storms and Covid-19 — the resilience of Essential Energy is best expressed by some local faces. Reliable Power, Resilient Network is a human-centric campaign celebrating the resilience of the electricity network. We developed a docu-series of short, emotive films that follow four employees from across the state as they work and adapt to deliver reliable power to regional Australia. The stories offer insight into the organisation’s role as a power distributor and the connection it has within the communities, whilst capturing the brand’s promise, ‘power and people you can rely on, now and into the future’.
The campaign was delivered over digital TV, radio, direct mail, digital display and social media, in collaboration with director Sam Darcy and cinematographer Jack McAvoy. Visit our project case study for more information.
Backing local communities
Stephen, a powerline worker, saves the day, as he restores power quickly to public lighting in Coffs Harbour. A vibrant community spirit was captured as we filmed the Coffs Harbour Breakers AFL Team and Coffs Coast Bodyboarders Association — past Community Choices recipients.
A flexible, changing network
We used drone footage to explore a remote site in Bulahdelah with Matt, a Stand-Alone-Power-System Specialist, who is focussed on innovative ways to deliver energy.
People you can trust
Our most intimate shoot follows Keiren in Tamworth, working in the community she lives in. The Branch Services Manager invites us into her home during the wee hours as she responds to a customer’s call.
Power you can rely on
Ian, Murray Region Operations Manager, takes us for a fun tour of the Culcairn depot. We meet the team for a Toolbox Talk, venture out with the fleet and ascend an elevating work platform in the field.
Campaign extension to foster future stars
Captions for accessibility were included as the campaign was rolled out over social media and digital television commercials. A direct mail letterbox drop featured our workplace stars, providing a total reach of almost 1,000,000 people. An internal program was developed, recognising individuals and teams exhibiting resilience and reliability. We named this initiative Bright Sparks and created a spin-off identity to support the brand campaign.
