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REV sold this event series to consumers on an emotional level. The team built the narrative thread around an impactful anthem, “White Flag,” and its call-to-action lyrics, passionately sung by rising music superstar Bishop Briggs. Then, REV combined crucial clips with striking animated images of Ms. Donald, illustrated by acclaimed mixed-media social justice artist Victoria Cassinova.​

This potent fusion resulted in the two key campaign spots: “Story,” an expression of strength and defiance when Beulah Mae Donald took down the Klan.​
And “Her,” haunting and powerful in juxtaposing the KKK’s image of terror with the literal portrait of a woman triumphant, settling for nothing less than true justice.
REV also created a “Her Story” trailer to run during live CNN programming in the week leading to the series premiere.

This CNN Original Series premiered to much critical and viewer acclaim while marking the horrific tragedy’s 40th anniversary. And the marketing campaign helped make the network’s first project with Blumhouse a huge ratings success.