Myer Celebrates 100 Years With 'Australia Lives Here' Campaign via Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne
Myer and Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne have launched a new campaign titled Australia Lives Here.
At the heart of the campaign is a list of 100 items sold by Myer between 1900 and 2000 that have brought about significant moments of societal change. Items like the Coolgardie Safe, the first TV or the first vacuum. The memories these products created and the role they have played in Australian households will feature across TV, digital, outdoor, print and social.
Through the campaign these classic products are juxtaposed with their modern equivalent. The old pocket watch has been replaced by the FitBit, and old toy tin planes replaced by drones.
From 8 August - 15 September there will also be an interactive exhibition at Myer's iconic Bourke Street store in Melbourne, and to complete this exhibition Myer is asking for Australians help.
30 items on the exhibition list are missing and Myer is calling on people who have these items to submit their story at australialiveshere.myer.com.au. If you have one of the original items, you'll be in with a chance to win its 2017 equivalent. Got an AWA TV from the 1950's? You could win a brand new Sony Widescreen TV. Got the classic 1960's Etch A Sketch toy? You could win yourself a Samsung Tablet. Or if you've got an original 1960's Barbie doll then the 2017 Barbie range could be yours.
To see the list of items, find out more about the campaign or enter a submission go to australialiveshere.myer.com.au.
Says Stephen de Wolf, executive creative director, Clemenger BBDO: "As a department store Myer has played such an integral role in shaping Australian lives. So many timeless products have been brought to our shores by Myer and deciding which ones to highlight was hard. We've got the ball rolling but this campaign will really come to life when we hear from others."
Says Michael Scott, executive general manager brand, marketing and loyalty, Myer: "Every Australian has a Myer story
to share. For my family, it was always a special occasion heading in to town from country Victoria for a shopping experience at Myer, and those memories and products have stuck with me over the years. Through Australia Lives Here, we are keen to hear from our customers on how these iconic products have played a role in their lives. This campaign and exhibition celebrates the beautiful stories that Australians have to share, and documents the rich history of our country." 
