Observed Signal · Aug 30, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Creative production using generative AI Market: Swisscom launches AI-made 'devicemonials' campaign
Swisscom launched a campaign called “Devicemonials” (running since July) that stars devices—smartphones, laptops and tablets—narrating their everyday lives to promote Swisscom services. Basel agency Mona und Mateo devised the concept, characters and stories (it has held Swisscom’s advertising account since June 2025), while Zurich-based production company Stories handled film production. Visual raw footage was generated with AI video models, but humans carried out editing, postproduction, voice acting and final sound design; about twelve people worked on the production (excluding voice actors). Episodes are distributed nationwide on digital channels, social media, blue Cinemas and television, with a new installment each month through December. Swisscom disclosed AI use in its press release but did not label broadcast spots; agency and production leads say AI alters workflows without removing human creative decision-making.
Illustrates practical adoption of generative AI video in a major brand campaign and highlights production workflow, human oversight, and disclosure practices—relevant to creative production and industry standards but not globally disruptive.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Campaign “Devicemonials” (since July) features devices as narrators; new episode monthly through December, aired nationwide on digital channels, social media, blue Cinemas and TV.
- Basel agency Mona und Mateo created the concept, stories and characters; it has held Swisscom’s ad account since June 2025.
- Zurich-based Stories provided film production; visual raw footage was generated with AI video models while humans managed editing, postproduction, voice acting and final sound design.
- About twelve production and creative team members worked on the spots (excluding voice actors).
- Swisscom disclosed AI use in its press release but did not add AI labeling to the broadcast spots; media duties involve Swisscom with Admeira and Goldbach Media.
Connected Companies & Entities
3 Entities mappedSwisscom
Swiss telecom incumbent selling bundled connectivity and entertainment subscriptions.
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persoenlich.com
Swiss trade publisher for communications and marketing professionals.
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Goldbach Group
Swiss cross-media advertising sales house and inventory monetisation platform.
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