Observed Signal · Sep 16, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: The Drum · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Bob the Builder Returns for E.on UK Green Skills Campaign
E.on UK has launched a 90-second commercial featuring Bob the Builder, voiced by original actor Neil Morrissey, to promote its Net Zero Training Academy. The ad humorously shows Bob learning new green skills like fitting battery packs and solar panels, highlighting the need for a skilled workforce for the UK's transition to clean power by 2050. E.on UK supports about 800 people per year in developing green skills and has trained over 1,200 apprentices since 2018. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the skills shortage in solar and low-carbon heating installation.
A brand campaign by E.on UK with minor industry impact; highlights green skills but not a significant AdTech or MarTech development.
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- E.on UK launched a 90-second ad featuring Bob the Builder to promote its Net Zero Training Academy.
- E.on UK supports around 800 people per year in developing green skills.
- E.on UK has trained over 1,200 apprentices since 2018.
- Bob the Builder was originally launched in 1999.
- Neil Morrissey reprises his role as the voice of Bob the Builder.
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Eon launches YouTube series 'House of Power' with Google and Mawave
Energy company Eon has launched a YouTube entertainment-informational series called "House of Power" in partnership with Mawave and Google. The eight-episode format mixes reality TV, gameshow elements and creator formats to explain home energy transition technologies (e.g., photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, smart energy management). The series features TV personalities Axel Stein and Susan Sideropoulos and content creators Jonas Ems, Lewin Ray and Reeze. Production is handled by Leonine C_ and the cross-channel media strategy by Mediaplus Germany. The campaign aims to make sustainable home energy solutions accessible and reach younger audiences; the series begins on 2026-08-13 with weekly 20-minute episodes published Thursdays at 18:00 on Eon's YouTube channel.
Leonine C_ Produces 'House of Power' for E.ON
E.ON commissioned a branded-entertainment reality series titled "House of Power - Wer spielt ein falsches Spiel?" produced by the newly formed Leonine C_ label. The eight-episode format, developed by social-lead agency Mawave together with Google, will premiere on YouTube from August 13 with weekly releases. Twelve celebrities and creators — including Axel Stein, Susan Sideropoulos, YouTuber Lewin Ray and streamer/podcaster Reeze — live together for three weeks, complete energy-themed challenges, and earn "energy points" for charity while some participants act as imposters to sabotage the group. The series showcases E.ON expert-led modernisation measures (photovoltaics, battery storage, heat pump, wallbox, intelligent energy management). Mediaplus will manage the cross-channel media strategy and additional social content to extend the campaign.
Robot vs. Human: Edeka's Hilarious Career Campaign
German supermarket group Edeka ran a social-media recruiting campaign that staged a fictional robot called the "Azubot" performing typical trainee (Azubi) tasks. The campaign launched on Edeka’s TikTok and Instagram career channels and combined an initial teaser showing the robot with a follow-up main film that revealed a twist: the stunt was an awareness-driven recruiting spot emphasizing that human apprentices, with their imperfections and emotional engagement, make the difference in retail. The one-and-a-half-minute spot and supporting Reels were produced by Berlin creative agency Dojo and ran from January 27 to February 12. Edeka enlisted the creator @karriereguru in paid partnership during the first phase and featured Frankfurt rappers Celo & Abdi. Peter Keitel, Edeka’s board member for HR and Finance, reiterated that technology supports but does not replace people and highlighted Edeka’s broad apprenticeship offering.
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