Seattle Pest Control Firm Taps Marshawn Lynch for New Ad Campaign

The campaign includes 30-second TV spots featuring the NFL running back being asked a series of humorous questions by reporters, to which he replies "Stop bugging me."


SEATTLE — Stop Bugging Me Pest Control, a pest control company serving the greater Puget Sound area, launched a new advertising campaign featuring Seattle running back, Marshawn Lynch.

 
The campaign includes 30-second TV spots featuring Marshawn Lynch being asked a series of humorous questions by reporters, to which he replies "Stop bugging me."
 
"Having pests in your home or place of business is no laughing matter. While we take pest-related issues very seriously, we like to poke a little fun in our advertising campaigns," said Tom Grim, general manager, Stop Bugging Me Pest Control. "We are so thrilled to team up with Marshawn Lynch, otherwise known as 'Beast Mode,' on this campaign. He is a nationally recognized football star with unmatched athletic skills. We wanted to leverage his public persona and give a light-hearted take on his media presence."
 
The commercials were produced by The Line Collective with a team led by executive producer, Kim Lawrence, and director of photography, John Edward. Kim has been awarded multiple Telly Awards for her work spanning video content for Fortune 500 companies and hard-hitting documentaries. Stop Bugging Me Pest Control worked with Peter Moran of Rezin Sports Marketing and Marshawn Lynch to bring the campaign to life.
 
To learn more about Stop Bugging Me Pest Control visit www.stopbuggingmenow.com.