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Barnes & Noble · A Gift Like No Other

Barnes & Noble · You Never Know Who You'll Meet at Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble brings a festive narrative to the holiday season with their campaign, You Never Know Who You'll Meet at Barnes & Noble. The project features Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, grounding the commercial in a cozy, book-filled setting accented by soft lighting and seasonal decor. The production leans into a cinematic aesthetic, utilizing live-action techniques to emphasize the warmth of the bookstore environment. This visual approach creates a nostalgic atmosphere, balancing the intricate, golden-hued interiors with the chilly, snow-covered exterior captured in the print assets. The work was developed in partnership with TBWA\Chiat\Day, with production by Jeremy Adelman and sound design by Motive Music Sound.