Super Bowl LVIII • February 11, 2024

Etsy "Thank You, France"

Complete Production Credits

Etsy's first Super Bowl commercial celebrating the art of thoughtful gifting with a humorous trip back to the 1880s

Featured Creative Writing Consultant

Ken "Spanky" Moskowitz

Role: Creative Writing Consultant

Ken "Spanky" Moskowitz brought his extensive expertise to Etsy's debut Super Bowl commercial, helping craft the witty dialogue and comedic timing that made "Thank You, France" an instant classic.

Career Highlights:

  • Veteran advertising creative with decades of Super Bowl experience
  • Co-founder of Ad Zombies, a creative consultancy
  • Known for his sharp wit and ability to elevate scripts with memorable moments
  • Contributed to multiple award-winning campaigns across major brands
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Commercial Overview

Etsy's first-ever Super Bowl commercial takes viewers back to the 1880s when France gifted the United States the Statue of Liberty. The comedic spot captures the moment Americans realize they need to reciprocate with an equally thoughtful gift.

After a moment of panic ("Aw, crap. Now we've gotta get France something"), someone suggests cheese—"They like cheese." Using Etsy's new Gift Mode feature, they select a beautifully crafted cheese board, which arrives in France to great acclaim: "Un plateau des fromages!"

The commercial showcases Etsy's Gift Mode, a feature designed to help shoppers find the perfect gift by answering a few simple questions. Shot on location in Bucharest, Romania, the production featured meticulously crafted period sets and costumes that brought the 1880s to life with both historical authenticity and comedic flair.

Duration

30 seconds

Air Date

Feb 11, 2024

Event

Super Bowl LVIII

Milestone

Etsy's 1st

Agency / Creative Team

Orchard (New York, USA)

Chief Creative OfficerDavid Kolbusz
Executive Creative DirectorJimm Lasser
Creative DirectorHeather Larimer
Sr. Art DirectorKevin Igunbor
Sr. CopywriterPatrick Wells
Creative Writing ConsultantKen "Spanky" Moskowitz
Head of ProductionJenn Pennington
Production

Biscuit Filmworks

DirectorAndreas Nilsson
Founding PartnerShawn Lacy
Executive ProducerHolly Vega
Head of ProductionSean Moody
ProducerJay Veal
Production SupervisorLuke Thornton
Director of PhotographyNicolaj Bruel
Production DesignerPeter Grant
Wardrobe StylistAdina Bucur
Hair StylistMargo Stefan
Makeup ArtistsAndrea Dardea, Claire De-Graft
Service CompanyIcon Films Sofia
Post-Production / VFX
VFX / ColorBacon X
EditorIan MacKenzie @ MACKCUT
Music / Sound
MusicKO Music
SoundBarking Owl
Client
BrandEtsy
Awards & Recognition

Gold ANDY Award

Advertising Excellence

Craft Award

Creative Execution

Press Coverage:

Wall Street JournalAdweekAd AgeLittle Black BookMuse by Clio