The Proximity Effect
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Finland
2024
Interactive out-of-home advertising

The Proximity Effect

Treatment for a seriously ill child can take a family far from home. Ronald McDonald House Charities Finland gives families a home near the hospital. The campaign invited donations to help families stay together during treatment.

On advertising screens in two Helsinki shopping centres, a child initially appeared alone and afraid. As a passer-by approached, the child’s expression changed to a relieved smile. A donation message then appeared on screen.

Tonto Helsinki produced the campaign’s photographic and film material, directed by Ville Salminen. Interactive Inuits built the technology that made the content respond to the viewer’s distance.

Awards and recognition

Grand One 2025 — Winner
Best Digital Out-of-Home Advertising.
Grand One entry

KIAF 2025 — Three bronzes
Digital Screens; Out of Home Craft / Use of Technology; Children: Health/Safety/Happiness / Out of Home.
KIAF results

Cresta 2025 — Silver
Print & OOH / Interactive poster.
Cresta award entry

Results

Two advertising screens generated over 3,000 activations in one week. The number of MobilePay donations was three times that of a regular week.

Campaign results on the KIAF website

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