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# SA Health Emergency Department

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**ER the Showpony Way**  
Overcrowding in Emergency Departments is a serious issue. Patient loads during winter sometimes mean that wait times can stretch out for hours and anyone who’s spent time in an ED knows this is no picnic.

Our challenge was to tell people that they’re part of the problem, without telling them they’re part of the problem. We decided that a lighthearted approach would be the best way to get our message across and keep the public on side in the process.

Filmed at the RAH with the guys from Piper Films and 30ish extras, we had access to an entire Ward (except the medical dispensary) to get this 30 sec spot off the ground. One shot in particular required huge amounts of choreography, precision timing and Detol Hand Sanitizer. But our crew was up to the task. 

The result is an infectiously funny (yeah I went there) ad that’s getting noticed for all the right reasons. We also developed a press execution to complement the TVC which was highlighted nationally by the Newspaper Works.

 

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###### [WHITE RIBBON ACCREDITATION](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/white-ribbon-accreditation)

<https://www.showpony.com.au/news/white-ribbon-accreditation>

[![](https://www.showpony.com.au/hubfs/images13.jpg) WHITE RIBBON ACCREDITATION October 27, 2024](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/white-ribbon-accreditation)

[Showpony has gained White Ribbon accreditation.](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/white-ribbon-accreditation)[Read More](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/white-ribbon-accreditation)

###### [AADC AWARDS](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/aadc-awards)

<https://www.showpony.com.au/news/aadc-awards>

[![](https://www.showpony.com.au/hubfs/aadc-awards-2x.jpg) AADC AWARDS October 27, 2024](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/aadc-awards)

[South Australian creative community rallies for sold-out 47th Annual AADC Awards, honouring local excellence and emerging talent.](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/aadc-awards)[Read More](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/aadc-awards)

###### [A Year in Tasmania](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/a-year-in-tasmania)

<https://www.showpony.com.au/news/a-year-in-tasmania>

[![](https://www.showpony.com.au/hubfs/SP_BRAND_TEMPLATE_EDM_AUG24_V1.jpg) A Year in Tasmania August 28, 2024](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/a-year-in-tasmania)

[WE CAME DOWN FOR ADVERTISING…AND FOOD…AND WHISKY…](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/a-year-in-tasmania)[Read More](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/a-year-in-tasmania)

###### [National campaign to prevent vet suicide via Showpony](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/national-campaign-to-prevent-vet-suicide-via-showpony)

<https://www.showpony.com.au/news/national-campaign-to-prevent-vet-suicide-via-showpony>

[![](https://www.showpony.com.au/hubfs/sophies-legacy.jpeg) National campaign to prevent vet suicide via Showpony August 8, 2024](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/national-campaign-to-prevent-vet-suicide-via-showpony)

[Veterinarians are four times more likely to die by suicide than the average person. Sophie Putland was one of them. Sophie's Legacy – founded by her parents, Kate and Gar...](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/national-campaign-to-prevent-vet-suicide-via-showpony)[Read More](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/national-campaign-to-prevent-vet-suicide-via-showpony)

###### [Showpony Goes Full Service In Joint Venture With Mel Roberts Of The Ad Room](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/showpony-goes-full-service-in-joint-venture-with-mel-roberts-of-the-ad-room)

<https://www.showpony.com.au/news/showpony-goes-full-service-in-joint-venture-with-mel-roberts-of-the-ad-room>

[![](https://www.showpony.com.au/hubfs/showpony_images_jmp2.jpg) Showpony Goes Full Service In Joint Venture With Mel Roberts Of The Ad Room April 23, 2024](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/showpony-goes-full-service-in-joint-venture-with-mel-roberts-of-the-ad-room)

[The jury is out, full service is in. A joint venture between The Ad Room’s Melissa Roberts (above centre) and independent creative group Showpony, has created a full serv...](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/showpony-goes-full-service-in-joint-venture-with-mel-roberts-of-the-ad-room)[Read More](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/showpony-goes-full-service-in-joint-venture-with-mel-roberts-of-the-ad-room)

###### [Cb Q&a With Showpony Managing Director Jamie Scott + Executive Creative Director Parris Mesidis](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/cb-qa-with-showpony-managing-director-jamie-scott-executive-creative-director-parris-mesidis)

<https://www.showpony.com.au/news/cb-qa-with-showpony-managing-director-jamie-scott-executive-creative-director-parris-mesidis>

[![](https://www.showpony.com.au/hubfs/b000010_BW.jpg) Cb Q&a With Showpony Managing Director Jamie Scott + Executive Creative Director Parris Mesidis April 23, 2024](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/cb-qa-with-showpony-managing-director-jamie-scott-executive-creative-director-parris-mesidis)

[Earlier this year Showpony was named Campaign Brief #4 Small Agency of the Year. Here CB sits down with Showpony Advertising’s managing director Jamie Scott and executive...](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/cb-qa-with-showpony-managing-director-jamie-scott-executive-creative-director-parris-mesidis)[Read More](https://www.showpony.com.au/news/cb-qa-with-showpony-managing-director-jamie-scott-executive-creative-director-parris-mesidis)

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