People vs Smokey
Advertising

About the project
A social-first campaign for Smokey Bear and the U.S. National Parks, built around a satirical premise: after a dramatic rise in wildfires across the country, the public puts Smokey Bear on trial for failing to do his job.
The story unfolds across social media through breaking-news posts, courtroom footage, public reactions, and images of Smokey defending himself before an American judge. As the trial captures national attention, Smokey finally proves his innocence by revealing a simple truth: protecting forests was never his responsibility alone—it depends on every one of us.
The campaign ends with Smokey standing in the streets holding a sign that reads “ONLY YOU,” bringing his iconic message back into contemporary culture. By combining parody, entertainment, and environmental awareness, the campaign makes Smokey Bear relevant to a new generation while reminding everyone that preventing wildfires is a shared responsibility.
Client
Smokey Bear
Services
Advertising
Year
2024

Putting our fates in the paws of a bear has led to devastation and loss.
That is why we have decided to sue Smokey!

“After living at large in the wilderness for the past 80 years, today, Smokey bear has finally been taken into custody to answer for his environmental negligence.”














