NY State OASAS

Take a Pause

This impactful PSA campaign encourages people to embrace intentional breaks before making gambling decisions, promoting healthier habits

Working with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Flywheel Film produced the Take a Pause campaign, an initiative designed to promote healthier gambling habits through thoughtful decision-making. The campaign encourages individuals to embrace intentional pauses before placing bets, reinforcing the importance of taking a moment to reflect on time, money, and motivations while gambling. Through engaging visuals, relatable narratives, and clear messaging, Flywheel Film crafted content that models positive behaviors and empowers viewers to make more mindful choices. This campaign aligns with our commitment to creating meaningful media that drives positive social impact.

An Omnichannel Media Campaign

We leveraged an omnichannel approach, extending beyond broadcast TV to include out-of-home placements and targeted social media content.

Result

Broadcast statewide during the Super Bowl, our messaging reached millions of viewers on the biggest advertising day of the year. 

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Marketing Strategy

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Sound Mixing and Mastering

Storyboard

With expertise in public health research, our campaign was grounded in evidence-based strategies, ensuring our messaging resonated with key audiences.