ILLINOIS CARES FOR KIDS

This multilingual, statewide campaign to help Illinois families in need gain access to early education and childcare, included a reimagined Nat King Cole song, original illustrations by an Illinois artist and muralist and two celebrated Illinois vocalists. It helped more than triple traffic to IllinoisCaresforKids.org, bringing enrollment levels for early childhood education back to pre-pandemic levels. The work truly embodied the spirit of Illinois and celebrated everything that makes it a great place to raise a family.

the target

parents &
families &
community

Illinois Parents & Families who…

  • Come from all racial and ethnic backgrounds

  • Have one or more children under the age of 5


And meet at least one of the following criteria...

  • They live near or below the poverty line

  • They have one or more children with special needs

  • They support one or more foster care child

  • They experience food and/or education insecurity

  • They had limited formal schooling

the assets

vibrant, endearing multi-shaped characters across platforms.

  • 4 bi-lingual videos for Broadcast Television, YouTube, Social Media, & Connected TV

  • 2 bi-lingual audio spots for Pandora, iHeart, & Triton streaming

  • 92 bi-lingual social posts for Facebook & Instagram

  • 112 bi-lingual banner ads for Google, Native & Programmatic placements

  • 25 digital out-of-home assets for urban and rural transit, digital retail & mobile billboard

  • 1 marketing toolkit for local organizations