At the heart of this initiative lies the innovative “Brahma Phone,” a device conceived to liberate party enthusiasts from the burdensome presence of high-tech gadgets. Brazilian Carnival, a celebration synonymous with unbridled joy, often sees attendees fretting over the safety of their smartphones amidst the festivities. Brahma’s response to this conundrum is both ingenious and straightforward: provide a stripped-down mobile device equipped only with essential functionalities like calling, SMS, GPS, a transportation app, and an 8-megapixel camera.

The introduction of the Brahma Phone at Carnival received an overwhelmingly positive response, prompting the brand to extend its reach to other iconic events worldwide. Crafted in collaboration with Brazil’s Africa Creative of Omnicom Group’s DDB Worldwide, this initiative underscores Brahma’s commitment to solving real problems for consumers eager to embrace life’s celebratory moments without impediments.

Sergio Gordilho, Co-President and CCO of Africa Creative, emphasizes Brahma’s multifaceted approach, stating, “Brahma is more than a beer; it’s a brand that solves real problems for those eager to celebrate life fully.” The Brahma Phone epitomizes this philosophy, offering festival-goers the freedom to immerse themselves in the festivities without the distraction of modern technology.

Available exclusively to individuals over 21, the Brahma Phone represents a broader vision of fostering liberation across various public events. As Brahma prepares to share this innovation with audiences beyond Brazil and Carnival, it invites everyone to embrace the freedom it offers.

The partnership between Brahma and its agency exemplifies a shared enthusiasm for enhancing celebratory experiences through innovations that prioritize simplicity and letting go. With the Brahma Phone, the brand is not only revolutionizing festival culture but also redefining the essence of festivity itself.

About Africa Creative
Africa Creative is one of the largest and most awarded advertising agencies in Brazil and Latin America, responsible for successful campaigns for some of the country’s most prestigious brands. Africa was founded in 2002 and is part of Omnicom Group’s DDB Worldwide.

About Brahma
Brahma is a premium quality, refreshing and authentic beer that embodies the spirit of Brazil. Brewed with passion and expertise, it delivers a unique taste that captures the essence of Brazilian culture and tradition. Made from the finest ingredients, Brahma Beer offers a smooth and crisp flavor profile that is perfect for any occasion.

Credits:
Title: Brahma Phone
Agency: Africa Creative
Advertiser: Brahma

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The prototype that they had created and launched on the web had received a warm response from the media and the internet community. Their first model was “The Bob” along with many more hairstyles to come like “The Monk.”

Credits
Advertising Agency: NORD DDB, Sweden
Chief Creative Officer: Andreas Dahlqvist
Art Directors: Simon Higby, Clara Prior Knock
Designer: Elin Jansson
Brand Identity/Packaging Design: Andreas Johansson, Anna Lisspers
Producers: Tomas Wall, Haris Badic
Working Prototype: Roger Davis

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David began his career at Leo Burnett as an editor, then at JWT Mexico where he was appointed as Creative Director Associate and finally in 2011, he came to DDB Mexico as Regional Creative Director for Latin America. He moved to the United States with the conviction of being reborn in his profession. In 2014, he reached his goal and entered the general market of the United States by joining Made Movement in Boulder, along with Alex Bogusky and Dave Schiff, former executives of Crispin Porter + Bogusky.

In 2015, he was named as Associate Creative Director by Deutsch Los Angeles, where he worked for Jason Bagley, creator of the multi-award-winning “The man your man could smell like” campaign for Old Spice among others, and finally, David was named Creative Director at We Believers New York.

During his career, he has accumulated more than 130 international awards at the most prestigious festivals in the world. In addition to being a jury member at New York Festivals and The One Club, where he represented the US.

Castellanos has a postgraduate in History of Latin American Art in Harvard, another in Philosophy in the University of California, in addition to having studied Scriptural in the School of Santa Monica and marketing in the Tec of Monterrey.

“I have always wanted to return to my country and apply everything I learned these years at some of the best agencies in the world where I had the opportunity to work, and DDB represents the perfect stage to do it,” concluded David Castellanos.

Meanwhile, Matías del Campo, General Director of DDB Mx, also said “David’s arrival at the agency is a giant leap in the transformation that we are doing to become the reference of the agency of integral communication in the Mexican market, we are very excited for his arrival and ready to take the next step. ”

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