Innovation unlocked

Bringing the human story behind global healthcare breakthroughs to life

Close-up of a magnifying glass examining a drawing of bacteria or cells on paper.

BBC StoryWorks produced Innovation Unlocked - an advertisement feature campaign for British pharmaceutical company GSK to reveal the human stories behind scientific breakthroughs. The digital-first campaign explored the dedication, collaboration and research behind the medical advances being made every day.

Innovation Unlocked harnessed storytelling, immersive design, compelling audio and animated social content to make science accessible. BBC StoryWorks created an engaging audience experience by combining digitally illustrated pencil-style portraits with watercolour effects for a handcrafted feel. This was complemented by 30-second animated clips that brought audio excerpts to life, which were shared on social channels to reach new healthcare audiences.

As a result, 95% of those who recalled the campaign stated an improvement in their perceptions of GSK's global health work. A part two of this campaign is set to launch in June 2026.

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