The city of Troy, Michigan was facing a budget shortfall, and was considering closing the Troy Public Library for lack of funds. Even though the necessary revenues could be raised through a miniscule tax increase, powerful anti-tax groups in the area were organized against it. To change the conversation, Leo Burnett took to social media like Facebook, posted flyers and neighborhood baby-sitting offers for the night of the big "Book burning party". As if burning books wasn't enough, they were going to get a band too.
ad agency: Leo Burnett Detroit
Client: Troy