0:00minimum wage question A vibrant, square-formatted motion graphic is displayed, featuring a primary coral red background. White specks animate across the background, creating a glittery or snowy effect. At the top left, the text "attn:" in white is positioned, and at the top right, the "amazon" logo in white with its signature smile is present. The central text, bold and white, asks, "Why is raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 good for the U.S.?" The specific phrase "$7.25 to $15" is highlighted within a solid blue rectangular box. Below the text, a simplified, light purple illustration of the US Capitol building and the Statue of Liberty stands. Flanking these landmarks are two green and white striped American flags, gently waving. A bright yellow, simplified map outline of the continental United States is to the right, and a red circular sign with "66" in white text is positioned in front of it. A small, white source attribution is visible at the very bottom of the frame.
0:04workers earn money The scene continues with the coral red background and white speck animation, along with the "attn:" and "amazon" logos at the top. The central graphic has transitioned to feature a large dark blue circle with smaller white circles orbiting it. Inside this blue circle, a stylized illustration depicts several US dollar bills, including a prominent $20 bill, arranged as if stacked, symbolizing earned money. The text below the graphic reads, "Because when workers earn more money," with the phrase "earn more money" highlighted in a blue rectangular box. The small source attribution remains visible at the bottom.
0:07workers spend money The scene maintains the coral red background, white speck animation, and the top-positioned logos. The central graphic within the dark blue circle has changed to illustrate an exchange of money. Two stylized light blue hands are depicted, one extending towards the other, suggesting a transfer. Numerous small green and yellow coins, along with several light blue and light yellow dollar bills, are scattered around the hands, some floating, some being exchanged. The text below the graphic states, "they spend that money." with the word "spend" highlighted in a blue rectangular box. The small source attribution is consistently visible at the bottom.
0:11job growth stimulation The scene continues with the coral red background, white speck animation, and the "attn:" and "amazon" logos. The central graphic now features five stylized light blue figures seated around a light blue circular table, implying a business meeting or collaborative effort. A prominent upward-pointing arrow, symbolizing growth, is displayed in the background, extending out of the main blue circle. Smaller white circles orbit the central blue motif. The text below the graphic reads, "This stimulates businesses and leads to more job growth." with the phrase "job growth" highlighted in a blue rectangular box. The small source attribution remains visible at the bottom.
0:15american benefit growth The scene maintains the coral red background, white speck animation, and the top logos. The central graphic now displays a large dark blue circle filled with numerous abstract, light blue human shapes, representing a crowd or population. Two yellow five-pointed stars are positioned on either side of the blue circle, and several small blue stars and white circles are scattered around the main graphic. Below the crowd, several light blue and yellow dollar bills are visible, suggesting financial benefit. The text below explains, "And since 27 million Americans would benefit from a $15 wage, that's a whole lot of growth." The phrases "$15 wage" and "growth" are highlighted in blue rectangular boxes. The small source attribution is visible at the bottom.
0:20amazon impact statement The scene transitions to a light gray background square, framed by a light pink border, with the red speckled animation continuing outside the square. The "attn:" logo is at the top left, and the "amazon" logo is at the top right. The central text, bold and black, states, "Amazon's employees, their families, and communities have seen the impact of a $15 starting wage since 2018." The phrase "$15 starting wage" is clearly highlighted within a solid blue rectangular box. There are no additional graphics or illustrative elements in this scene beyond the text and brand logos.
0:25call to action amazon The final scene maintains the light gray background square with its light pink border and red speckled animation outside. The "attn:" logo remains at the top left. The central text, bold and black, provides a call to action: "Learn more about their position at AboutAmazon.com/15". The full URL "AboutAmazon.com/15" is highlighted in a solid blue rectangular box. Below this, the words "SPONSORED BY" are written in smaller black text, followed by a larger, prominent black "amazon" logo with its distinctive smile graphic, signifying sponsorship.
