This season, business owners say a number of factors related to COVID-19 have made it essentially impossible to hire employees a major problem as pandemic-weary tourists are flocking to the popular barrier islands.
“I’m almost at the point of begging people to work,” said Charles Obrien, owner of Miss Kitty’s Old Time Photos and Gifts in Corolla.
Coastal communities beyond the Outer Banks are facing the same problem, even as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Experts say some people still worry about the potential health risks of working in crowded settings such as restaurants. And some businesses that depend on hiring foreign students are out of luck because of coronavirus travel restrictions and a slow-down in the processing of visas.
March 12, 2021 11:05
Ahead of the season launch next week, the AFL is building a sense of community around the game, highlighting footy fanatics’ love of the game.
Set to INXS’ six-time platinum track ‘Kick’ cut with classic AFL commentary, the campaign features star players and backyard legends living the dream moment of kicking the winning goal after the siren.
Seeking to showcase the diversity of footy families across the country, fan footage was gathered of Australians playing the game on backyards, local football ovals and beaches.
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The campaign, from Clemenger BBDO Melbourne and MOFA, introduces the line ‘This is us’, a diversion from the ‘Believe’ and ‘Don’t Believe in Never’ platforms used in recent years.
March 12 2021, 11:50 am | BY Ricki Green | 18 Comments
The AFL has released its 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership season launch campaign, ‘This Is Us’, which celebrates the games unique ability to bring people together, created by AFL Media, Clemenger BBDO Melbourne and MOFA.
‘This Is Us’ taps into the heroic footy moment every young fan dreams of kicking the winning goal after the siren.
The campaign features fans from local community football clubs, Auskick and AFL club members who have recreated their own magical moments, showcasing a diverse range of footy families across Australian backyards, local football ovals and beaches.
The fan footage has been interspersed with historic “after the siren” footy moments including Malcolm Blight’s torpedo “It’s a big kick, it’s a mammoth kick” to Ashley Mcgrath’s “Miracle on Grass” and the recent spectacular boundary finish by Jack Newnes to seal the win for Carlton last year. The classic commentary and f