Koala

Koala Koala is an independent advertising and video production agency based in Manchester and Birmingham. Cracking Briefs and Munching Leaves since 1999 And a Koala.

A house of thinkers, doers and creators. And a gorgeous dog. Well, an Aussie founder, but that counts. Based in Manchester and Birmingham. Working across the UK. And worldwide, because why not.

Meet – our calm but creative whirlwind of motion 🐨From Nanyang coffee to knockout animations, Wei’s days start strong a...
06/10/2025

Meet – our calm but creative whirlwind of motion 🐨

From Nanyang coffee to knockout animations, Wei’s days start strong and end even stronger. He’s the quiet force behind so many of our moving visuals, bringing books to life, giving brands a boost, and occasionally drawing half-asleep (yes, really).

Favourite kit? His trusty computer and pen tablet.
Secret dream swap? Sound design – so he can DJ like Juan for a day.
Koala vibe check? Quiet. Calm. Task-oriented. (Until game time 🎮 or sports in the evening).

Clients love his work. We love his work. And we reckon you will too.

Swipe to see Wei koalafied 🐨

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03/10/2025

Pleased to share our latest campaign with Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership – all about helping parents support their young drivers once the L-plates come off.

🚗 From Learner to Licensed: Parental Support for New Drivers was a free webinar designed to give parents practical, relatable tools to reduce risk and build their child’s confidence behind the wheel.

Koala’s role was to develop a social-first creative suite – graphics, video, and promo assets optimised for Facebook and beyond. We designed assets to be flexible, so local authorities and safety partners nationwide can add their own logos and share seamlessly.

A campaign that’s supportive, not scare-driven – and one that puts parents at the heart of safer journeys.

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25/09/2025

Today’s the day. ’s The Impossible Fortune is live.

For this campaign, we wanted more than just mystery. We leaned into layered storytelling — friendship, loss, laughter, and a code no villain should ever crack. We threaded in all the hooks to make sure the campaign feels as gripping as the book itself.

The result? A launch worthy of 90th birthday and Osman’s most explosive case yet.

📚 Want to work with us on your next book launch? Just drop us an email to: [email protected]

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23/09/2025

🔥 LIVE: SimpliSafe’s new campaign landed this weekend

Our mission? To make peace of mind something you don’t just see, but actually feel.
The result: a mum’s watchful eye, a child’s superhero spirit — and a brand showing that home security goes way beyond alarms and cameras.

Fresh concept. Fresh cut. A campaign that proves it: 👉 Be super safe, with SimpliSafe.

⭐️ SUPER CREW
Director –
Managing Director –
Production Manager –
DOP –
1st AC –
2nd AC –
DIT –
Sound & Stills –
Art Director –
Art Assistant – Ben Critchley
Gaffer –
Sparks – & Grant Weir
Makeup –
Stylist –
Runner – Kim Ford

🎬 SUPER CAST
Mum –
Superhero –
Dad/Chaperone –

Maple Hills isn’t just a book series — it’s a world fans live in. For Daydream by , we tapped into that existing fandom ...
23/09/2025

Maple Hills isn’t just a book series — it’s a world fans live in. For Daydream by , we tapped into that existing fandom energy and channelled it into a 30-second visual hit.

We built the spot like a digital keepsake: cover colours wrapped in soft gradients, animated text timed to feel like a heartbeat, and design moments that give readers something to screenshot and share.

From Henry and Halle’s story beats to those quiet “cloud emoji” vibes, the ad is as much a gift for returning fans as it is an invitation for new readers to join the Maple Hills universe.

Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss the final version when it drops.

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15/09/2025

When brought us back for paperback release of What I Ate in One Year, the brief was simple: keep the appetite appeal, but make it lighter, brighter, and fit for summer.

We swapped the original deep tones for a fresh colourway, layered in the paperback’s softer styling, and built background text from Tucci’s own dishes - Green Beans with Vinaigrette, Baked Sea Bass, Summer Party.

Two social edits and static Spotify/YouTube banners complete the campaign, serving the paperback to audiences wherever they’re scrolling.

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05/09/2025

When asked us to refresh their much-loved 2023 ad for summer 2025, the goal was clear: keep the heart, make it feel brand new.

We re-recorded the voiceover to spotlight the “Ten Times the Fun” multiticket offers, and seamlessly cut in their brand-new Adventure Mini Golf — all without a single new shoot day.

Multiple TV and social formats were created, from Sky AdSmart to Instagram, ensuring every viewer sees the same bright, welcoming, memory-making energy that makes Willows a family favourite.

It’s proof that with the right creative handling, a campaign can evolve with the season while keeping the magic audiences already love.

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We’ve been behind the scenes in a stunning Didsbury home with shooting the brand-new 2025 campaign… and let’s just say...
04/09/2025

We’ve been behind the scenes in a stunning Didsbury home with shooting the brand-new 2025 campaign… and let’s just say, every hero needs a cape but ours also had flawless lighting.

From capes to cameras, our super crew brought the vision to life. Stay tuned — the full campaign is landing very soon!

⭐️ SUPER CREW
Director –
Managing Director –
Production Manager –
DOP –
1st AC –
2nd AC –
DIT –
Sound & Stills –
Art Director –
Art Assistant – Ben Critchley
Gaffer –
Sparks – & Grant Weir
Makeup –
Stylist –
Runner – Kim Ford

🎬 SUPER CAST
Mum –
Superhero –
Dad/Chaperone –

Who needs the Avengers when you’ve got this dream team?

04/09/2025

The challenge? Create an ad for The Suspect by published by that’s as slick as a legal thriller but still wears a smile.

We blended the book’s bold illustrated aesthetic with polished motion graphics to keep the energy high without losing that premium edge. Layered textures and subtle shadow play give the flat artwork depth, while the colour palette mirrors the cover to ensure instant brand recognition across every placement.

From ITVX to TikTok, the visuals stay punchy and recognisable — proof that good design travels well.

It’s the perfect blend of koalafications: creative flair, meticulous craft, and a nose for what works on every screen.

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20/08/2025

When Books briefed us on Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune, we knew this couldn’t be a one-note trailer drop – it needed a campaign that unfolded like the mystery itself.

So we built a rollout designed around timing and intrigue:
✨ 15s “Pre-Order” teasers – landing the same week as The Thursday Murder Club rder Club film release, hitting both comedy and drama genres across ITVX, All4 and Amazon Prime.
✨ 30s “Out Now” launch edits – crafted for the 25th September release, rolling out across social and VOD, now supported with audio.
✨ Audio ads – Spotify and radio, designed to cut through to our ‘core detectives’ audience.

Every asset scripted and animated in-house by the clever Koalas, with Richard Osman lending his unmistakable voice throughout. Every beat built to keep Osman’s gang front-of-mind – from cinema screens to kitchen radios.

All original. All Koala. All five books in our pouches.

And this is just the prelude – the full launch drops 25th September.

18/08/2025

👋 Say g'day to Carlos Delgado aka — our Senior Graphic Artist & Motion Graphics Designer who’s koala-fied to turn bold ideas into beautiful visuals

Carlos has been part of the Koala troop since early 2022, first joining us for print projects before expanding into motion graphics, branding and advertising. These days, no two days look the same for Carlos — unless you count the coffee. That’s non-negotiable ☕️ (A good brew is his not-so-secret sidekick.)

His proudest moment? Producing a full series of 2D animated videos for NewRiderHub, packed with tips and traffic rules for new drivers. Think informative meets impressive — with a touch of creative genius.

Outside the (digital) studio, Carlos finds inspiration in galleries, cinema and live gigs — and when he’s not crafting eye-catching visuals, he’s probably behind a drum kit laying down a beat.

His top tip for aspiring creatives? “Always do what you enjoy, and work on your portfolio. That’s what will really open doors.”

We’re koala-ver the moon to have Carlos on the team!

14/08/2025

We recently partnered with the Energy Capital Programme Team to produce a 100-second explainer for the Net Zero Neighbourhoods project, focusing on Brockmoor in Dudley.

With a clear, calm voiceover and swipe-style transitions, the film guides viewers through a grounded vision of how retrofit, green space and transport improvements could reshape everyday life — without overpromising.

It’s designed to be accessible, informative and relatable — a tool to help residents and policymakers alike see what a cleaner, greener future could actually look like on their street.

Real change, clearly told.
Koala-crafted with care.

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