When Strategy Creative reached out with a campaign for PGDB, the goal was clear. They wanted to get the public thinking twice before hiring someone just because they say they’re a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer.

So we helped bring that message to life with a series of everyday scenarios where things have gone very obviously, very wrong.

The Idea

Each visual shows a job that looks legit at first glance, but on closer inspection is a total disaster. A wall light leaking water above a bed. A toilet dropped right in the middle of a kitchen. A living room full of gas smoke.

It all ties back to the same message: “Don’t just take their word for it.” Because when it comes to trades like plumbing and gasfitting, a mistake isn’t just inconvenient, it can be dangerous.

Our Role

We worked with Strategy Creative to develop and produce the visuals across digital billboards, bus backs and online placements. The aim was to create something that felt believable at first, then twisted just enough to make people stop and look twice.

Every scene was carefully designed to sit naturally in the city environment while delivering that moment of “hang on, what?” as people passed by.

The Result

The campaign rolled out across major cities in Aotearoa and PGDB’s online channels, sparking plenty of double takes. The message landed clearly: check for a licence before you hire.

It’s a reminder that a strong creative idea can travel fast when the visuals are sharp, simple and a little bit cheeky.