Anything but Regular

Award: Gold

Award Year: 2025

Category:

Government & Public Service

Youth Marketing – Products & Services

Executive Summary

The Singapore Army has long battled stereotypes – regimented, restrictive, physically grueling – making Gen Z recruitment increasingly challenging. Servicemen’s title, “Regulars”, further cements that. Knowing Gen Zs sought careers that match their interests and offer diverse, enriching experiences, we needed to uncover the truth that an Army life is just that – a fulfilling and expansive playing field for diverse talents to thrive. The ironic “Regular” name became an opportunity for us to flip the script and effectively redefine the Army.

Lead Agency

DDB

Jeff Cheong, Chief Executive Officer

Subodh Deshpande, Chief Strategy Officer

Thilagan Narayanasamy, Account Manager

Vinod Savio, Chief Creative Officer

Thomas Yang, Executive Creative Director

Yong Jun Chow, Creative Group Head (Copy)

Eng Lee Sin, Creative Group Head (Art)

Yi Ting Tang, Planner

Starcom Worldwide

Casson Liew, Media Manager

Client

Army Recruitment Centre

William Wang Ke Bin, Publicity Warrant

Yong Meng Tan, Head of Army Recruitment Centre