Young Ones Student Awards

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2026 Young Ones - Young Ones One Show

The No Problem Network

School The Book Shop School for Ads / Los Angeles

Client Verizon

Category

Verizon / Gaming

Annual ID

YO26_B106M

For Gaming, Verizon’s lead customer service agent ventured into the digital world. He helped people on their gaming quests and brought his talents to lands far outside of his cubicle.
From the criminal underworld of Grand Theft Auto — where he became the most reliable roleplay character Los Santos had ever seen — to the paranoid corridors of Among Us and the chaotic aisles of Supermarket Simulator, Alan brought his signature helpfulness to every corner of the gaming universe. Need a partner in crime? Alan's in. Need support in Arc Raiders? Alan's on it.
And he didn't just play — he performed. Alan livestreamed his gaming adventures for the world to watch, turning his downtime into must-see content. What started as a way to help people in digital worlds became a showcase of just how far Verizon's "No Problem" spirit can travel — from a customer service cubicle to the most unpredictable worlds gaming has to offer.
The result is a campaign extension that meets audiences exactly where they live — online, in-game, and always watching. Alan's gaming odyssey isn't just entertaining; it's proof of Verizon's greatest selling point. When your network is this reliable, even the people behind it have time to become legends — in this world and every other one.

2026 Awards

Total Points: 4

Student Merit

Credits

College / University

The Book Shop School for Ads / Los Angeles
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