Hill’s Pet Nutrition was known as the clinical “science food” — respected, but not relatable. So we turned a universal pet parent emotion, guilt, into a new global brand platform. Through “Because You’re Only Human” we show pet parents that we see them, faults, flaws and all.
Because you’re only human.
2026 Effies Finalist
Featured in: Adweek’s
10 Brands Officially Got Gen Z’s Attention In 2025
Real Results 🐶
2.1 million earned impressions
+280% gain in brand salience
+4.9% sales over previous year
+44%
unaided brand awareness
+20% boost
in ad recall
Creative Director Marie Goodwin
Associate Creative Director, Art Elisa Martin
Associate Creative Director, Copy Lauren Blood
Director Nick Davies, Sweetshop
Photographers Allie & Jesse
Production Partners Big Sky & Barking Owl