Description

CONTEXT

2025. Uzbekistan’s higher education landscape is shifting. Applications to state universities plummet. Private universities gain momentum. But their marketing? A sea of sameness.

Then — August. The country holds its breath, waiting for “UzBMB” (Uzbekistan State Testing Center) exam scores. It’s the period when every applicant is listening. And in that noise, the stage is set for a voice that doesn’t shout — it resonates.

PROBLEM

PDP University refused to be another logo in the blur. We needed a message that could pierce through the static — offline, online, everywhere — and speak directly to the ones who mattered.

So we asked them. Why PDP? Why us? Nine out of ten students chose PDP because it teaches IT. Not “modern facilities,” not “prestige,” not “scholarships.” Just IT. The thing they wanted. The thing we do best.

IDEA

We built the campaign around a single call “AaaayTini PDP University’da o‘rganing!” (Learn "AaaayTi" at PDP University!). Instead of showing generic facilities or repeating clichés, we captured the excitement of students who had just been accepted.

The campaign opened with a student’s joyful shout — “AaaayTiga kirdim!” (I got into "AaaayTi"!) — an emotion every applicant could relate to. We shared this moment across radio, outdoor billboards, transport screens, and digital channels. Visually, we drew from Wes Anderson’s vibrant, symmetrical style to create assets impossible to scroll past or ignore in the street.

RESULT

And the impact? Impressions grew by more than 160%. Engagements increased fourfold. Conversions rose by over 20%.

Across more than ten different channels, the campaign reached over ten million people.

PDP University didn’t just run another ad campaign. It sparked emotion. It built connection.

Credits

Creative Director - Shakhzod Khaydarov
Scriptwriter - Mirabbos Mirsobitov
Producer - Ulug‘bek Usmon
Director - Lola Alimova
Director of Photography - Ulug‘bek Usmon
1AD - Alan Baratov

1st Assistant Camera - Ilya Klimin
Sound Engineer - Doston Nuraliyev
Production Designer - Samir Nazaron
Designer - Abdubosit Abduvaliev
Designer - Islombek Aliyev
Prop Master - Samir Nazaron
Art Director Assistant - Doston Xamidullayev
Art Director Assistant - Bahrom Jalilov

Casting Director - Elyor Abduganiye
Makeup - Ozoda Dadanova
Makeup & Hair Assistant - Moxichexra Mansurova
Makeup & Hair Assistant - Nilufar Vohidova
Stylist - Ozoda Dadanova

Editor - Ibrohim Yusuf
Editor - Ayubov Mirdiyor
Colorist - Xurshid Zaynalobidinov

Behind the Scenes
Backstage Photographer - Diyorbek Abdullayev
Equipment Rental - Gold Vision