The New Normal
We helped MedMen create the first cannabis commercial. Ever.
The New Normal
Address the stigma around cannabis head on by taking people on a journey from counterculture to culture, ultimately painting a picture of a brighter future.
Challenge
Grow the MedMen brand within a category that has been stigmatized for most of our lifetimes.
Insight
1 in 5 Americans report having used marijuana at least once in the last year, according to the CDC. Although the marijuana industry was booming, existing brands focused on fluff benefits and turned a blind eye to the industry’s biggest barrier to long-term growth – stigma.
The New Normal - A Short by Spike Jonze (2:00)
Case Study (2:00)
The New Normal - A Short by Spike Jonze (2:00)
Case Study (2:00)
- ADWEEK
Apr 22, 2019
How Spike Jonze Helped MedMen Craft the First Cannabis Commercial
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- CONTAGIOUS MAG
Jun 14, 2019
Contagious Magazine Issue 59 is out now, featuring MedMen
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- FAST CO
Feb 25, 2019
Spike Jonze and Jesse Williams made a totally normal weed ad for MedMen
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- ADWEEK
Jun 21, 2019
Actor Jesse Williams Is Fighting to Implement Real Change in His Role With MedMen
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- ADWEEK
Feb 24, 2022
Spike Jonze's Artful Short Film for MedMen Spotlights the 'Unjust Criminalization' of Cannabis
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- ADWEEK
Apr 22, 2019
How Spike Jonze Helped MedMen Craft the First Cannabis Commercial
View Article
- CONTAGIOUS MAG
Jun 14, 2019
Contagious Magazine Issue 59 is out now, featuring MedMen
View Article
- FAST CO
Feb 25, 2019
Spike Jonze and Jesse Williams made a totally normal weed ad for MedMen
View Article
- ADWEEK
Jun 21, 2019
Actor Jesse Williams Is Fighting to Implement Real Change in His Role With MedMen
View Article
- ADWEEK
Feb 24, 2022
Spike Jonze's Artful Short Film for MedMen Spotlights the 'Unjust Criminalization' of Cannabis
View Article
Awards
Cannes Lions
Bronze, Film Craft: Art Direction / Production Design
Webby Awards
Winner, Advertising, Media & PR: Best Art Direction
One Show
Merit Award, Moving Image Craft
ADC Awards
Bronze, Motion / Film Craft - Short Video
AICP Show Awards
Winner, Cinematography