The Perception, a Philadelphia-based advertising agency, was brought on by the 76ers Small Business Spotlight organization and Studio 76 to create seven short videos. Each video features a different Black-owned business to support and elevate business owners in a post-pandemic world.
The agency crafted the stories of six businesses to highlight what each one offers, emphasizing how they support their communities and how their communities can support them. The first video in the series is an introduction to the campaign. By bringing the people behind the businesses to the forefront of the advertisement, the agency eliminates the distance between business owners and consumers. Featured in the films are the following Black-owned businesses: Dillonades, Divinity Skincare, Dynasty Exteriors, Farheems Hands of Precision, The Fresh Works, and the Whimsicle.
Black-Owned Businesses Campaigns
The Perception Launched a Campaign Series of Six Short Films
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