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By Amy Houston, Senior Reporter

The Drum

May 23, 2025 | 2 min read

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The phrase ‘Even Apeldoorn bellen’ references Centraal Beheer’s hometown of Apeldoorn, where the company has been headquartered since 1972. The campaign slogan was introduced in the mid-eighties to emphasize the brand’s commitment to being readily accessible to customers in times of need and is still used today.

For more than four decades, the campaign has been a cornerstone of Dutch advertising culture. Now, the campaign is back but with a new agency in TBWA\Neboko, following 37 years working with DDB Unlimited.

In the new short, ‘Scammers,’ viewers follow the misadventure of a young backpacker whose brief lapse in attention triggers a domino effect. Directed by Bart Timmer, the film balances sharp comedic timing with unexpected twists.

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