AMERICAN SEAFOOD COUNCIL

Disrupt familiar protein choices to highlight the benefits of seafood.

THE ASK

BACKGROUND | The American Seafood Council, a consortium of restaurants and fishing companies, must stimulate interest and preference in seafood once again to sustain growth in the category.

OBJECTIVE | Encourage people to eat more seafood.

SITUATION | Meat has been ingrained into American culture since the birth of the nation. (Popular Science)

  • 78% of consumers are meat eaters. (FMI)

  • Meat consumption is 13 times more than seafood. (IbisWorld)

Meat, apple pie, football, having a truck, it becomes a marker of identity.
— Joshua Specht, The Guardian

However, younger generations are willing to change that.

1/3 of Americans want to eat less meat, with seafood being their top alternative.
Changing Tastes

66% of Gen Z and 80% millennials are sustainably driven. Statista

Gen Z and Millennials prioritise spending on healthy food. Athletec News

TARGET AUDIENCE | Sustainable-driven and health-conscious Gen Z and millennials aged 25 to 43, seeking alternatives to traditional proteins.

THE ANSWER

⚠️ ISSUE | Routine food choices offer comfort but limit dietary variety and healthier options.

🧐 INSIGHT | Familiar meals become automatic, preventing exploration of better alternatives.

🤓 STRATEGY | Disrupt the automaticity of food choices by presenting familiar proteins in unexpected contexts.

🤔 REASON TO BELIEVE | Seafood offers unparalleled health benefits and sustainability, making it the superior protein choice.

THE APPROACH

BIG IDEA

Disrupt familiar protein choices to highlight the benefits of seafood.

TAGLINE | Change Habits. Choose Seafood.

MANIFESTO | In a world driven by routine, our food choices often go unquestioned. We default to familiar proteins—beef, chicken, pork—out of habit, not health. But it's time to break free from the ordinary.
Our planet and our bodies deserve better. Seafood offers a nutritious, sustainable alternative, promising a future where every meal is a step towards better health and environmental care.
Through bold, provocative visuals, we challenge you to rethink your plate. Imagine cows, pigs, and chickens where they don’t belong, highlighting the absurdity of our automatic choices. Join the culinary revolution. Embrace change. Discover the ocean’s bounty.

Change Habits, Choose Seafood.

OVERVIEW | The "Change Habits, Choose Seafood" campaign aims to disrupt ingrained eating habits and encourage consumers to choose seafood as a healthier, more sustainable alternative. Through bold and provocative visuals that place familiar proteins like beef, poultry, and pork in unexpected contexts, the campaign challenges the status quo and inspires consumers to rethink their dietary choices.

EXECUTION

Created as part of my work at Miami Ad School.
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