Go Behind the Scenes of Liv Pearsall’s State Farm Commercial Shoot!

Liv is ready for her closeup! Back in February, fans voted for Liv’s duet with Jake from State Farm as their favorite entry in the #TeamStateFarm TikTok Challenge. As part of her win, Liv will appear in an upcoming State Farm commercial.

Liv is on set in Los Angeles getting ready to film her commercial appearance.

Stay tuned to see the commercial when it hits the air waves.

See previous announcements for the TikTok Challenge

Our winner

Congratulations to Liv Pearsall and thanks to everyone who played. 

Our top three

It all comes down to this! The top three duets have been chosen and they’re ready for your vote!

Go to Jake's TikTok and choose your fave by “hearting” (clicking the heart) on one of the three TikTocs pinned to the top of Jake’s page.

The top three are:

Our fun duets

See some of the fun duets Jake from State Farm is getting as part the #TeamStateFarm challenge.

Wanna Duet? Have some talented friends who wanna duet? See Jake’s original challenge and use TikTok’s duet feature to share your video. Don’t forget to add #TeamStateFarm #Contest.

Our announcement

State Farm is taking to TikTok for the #TeamStateFarm TikTok Challenge and inviting users to duet with Jake from State Farm during the playoffs for their chance to be featured in a future State Farm commercial.

To enter, users will create their own video using the duet feature on TikTok for a chance to be part of #TeamStateFarm and showcase their unique talents (does not need to be football related). Participants need to follow and tag @jakefromstatefarm and use the hashtags #TeamStateFarm #Contest.

The challenge is open for submissions now through February 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

On February 13, the day of the big game, the top three duet videos will be pinned to the top of Jake’s TikTok page, and TikTok users will get the chance to vote by liking their favorite through February 17 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The creator of the winning video will receive a paid trip, for a meet and greet with Jake from State Farm and a role in an upcoming State Farm commercial.

The winner will be announced in late February.

For more information, please see the official rules.

Will this impact my insurance policy?

The new law increases the minimum limits for coverages related to the liability portion of your auto insurance policy. This includes uninsured and underinsured motor vehicle coverages. The new minimum liability limits will increase to 25/50/15* beginning July 1, 2020. All existing policies with lower limits will renew at the new minimum limits on or after July 1, 2020 as mandated by this new state law. If your coverages are increased to comply with the new minimum requirements, there could be an impact on your premium.

*What do the three numbers mean?

The numbers 25/50/15 represent the monetary limits of your liability coverage shown on your declarations page:

• The first number, 25 or $25,000, is the maximum coverage for bodily injury liability for one person injured in one accident.
• The second number, 50 or $50,000 is the maximum coverage for bodily injury liability for all persons injured in one accident.
• The third number, 15 or $15,000 is the maximum coverage for property damage liability in one accident.

Why is this happening now?

Implementing changes required by a new law can take several months. While the law is going into effect now, the process to implement these changes was set in motion in 2019 after the law was passed.

What is the reason for this change?

The current limits have not been adjusted for more than 40 years. The change provides more protection for Arizona drivers since services associated with these coverages, like medical and repair costs, have risen significantly in that time.

How will this work? Do I need to do anything?

No action is required. All existing policies with lower limits will renew at the new minimum limits on or after July 1, 2020, as mandated . However, it may be a good time to reach out to your State Farm agent to review all of your coverages and review potential discounts.

When will this happen?

The new law goes into effect July 1, 2020. Customers who are impacted will see the change in their next policy renewal after that time.

How does this impact the credit we’re receiving from the Good Neighbor Relief Program?

You will still receive your credit as part of the Good Neighbor Relief Program. If your policy was renewed with the new minimum liability limits, your premium may be adjusted to reflect that as well. Both should be clearly marked on your State Farm declarations page as part of your policy renewal.

“So you’re telling me, what we did…turned into a thing?” asked Cheryl Pisko.

Doing good is a powerful thing.

Pisko, is among a group of workers whose decision to volunteer served as the inspiration for a State Farm commercial. "On the Board" depicts a friendly competition between two employees. They do activities ranging from neighborhood cleanups, to wildlife conservation, charity fun runs, and supporting the fight against cancer. While the employees are portrayed by actors, the acts of good are real performed, by people like Pisko.

“Typically, I fly under the radar! But when I learned about an opportunity to record my actions and share those stories, I jumped in. It’s energizing.”

Leading up to the State Farm 100^th Anniversary in 2022, employees and agents are performing acts of good in the communities where they live and work. As part of the process, they share their experiences through an online portal.

“Giving back is something many of us have been doing for a long time, we just haven’t always talked about it,” said Pisko. “This is a way to do that, and support coworkers in the process. But I never knew my submissions would receive national attention!”

Small acts can have a big impact.

Like Pisko, Customer Care Rep Shawna Meiners couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the commercial.

“I had to watch it a second time so everything could sink in! How cool to be part of something so special.”

From donations to fundraisers – Meiners says a little bit, goes a long way.

“Growing up, I was one of the people who needed help – and didn’t always get it. Now that I’m established, it’s my prerogative to give back. That’s why I give an extra dollar, stop to help someone cross the street, or donate clothes. What might be small to you, means the world to someone else. I know it. I lived it.”

Being a good neighbor feels good.

As they re-watched the national commercial, the acts of good triggered memories.

“The charity run for Parkinson’s!”

“I save turtles!”

“I support cancer research!”

But what stood out most to employees wasn’t one action. It was the underlying message.

“This isn’t about where we work or where we’re from. At the heart of it all is humanity,” said Pisko. “Acts of good create a generous spirit. And that spirit grows and multiplies and changes lives when we make a decision to help.”

“Anyone can make a difference,” added Meiners. "And maybe, just maybe, this commercial is what people need to put that lesson into practice."

In “Explosion” and “Triple Threat”, the new ads feature how State Farm Agent Cole Perez, played by actor Oscar Nunez, is always there to help NBA All Stars Chris Paul and James Harden. Another new Commercial — “Jump Around” — includes Houston Rockets mascot Clutch the Bear.

The State Farm title sponsorship of All-Star Saturday Night includes a skills challenge and slam dunk and three-point contests to be televised on TNT.

Every assist during the All-Star game will provide a $1,900 donation to the Youth Assist Tracker Challenge, celebrating 19,000 State Farm agents. Also, three Charlotte area middle schools will be awarded STEAM grants to provide educational tools and classroom renovations.

Both are part of the ongoing “Get an agent that gets you” campaign, which demonstrates the value of having a relationship with a State Farm agent. The new films, “Teammates” and “Darkness,” give a comedic twist to the inspirational, emotional and over-stylized spots often seen during postseason play.

“Teammates” begins with Chris Paul’s inner thoughts as he ponders the meaning of team chemistry in a highly stylized world of shadowy defenders. In the end, the spot reveals he’s setting up an alley-oop for his State Farm Agent Cole Perez (played by Oscar Nunez). He dishes a no-look pass right before Cole grabs it and dunks over everyone’s head in dramatic fashion. They just get each other that well.

“Darkness” begins with Chris speaking to camera, delivering a motivational speech about his new role in Houston in a dramatic, dark setting. Suddenly, teammate James Harden interrupts by turning on the lights. We find James has disrupted a "DIY" commercial Chris and his State Farm Agent Cole are filming in the garage, showcasing a moment of comedy for fans.

Get Inside Harden’s Head

Houston Rockets Point Guard James Harden standing alongside “Get Inside Harden’s Head,” State Farm’s larger-than-life 3D installation at the Rockets Liftoff party at Toyota Center in Houston, TX on April 7, 2018.

Created to showcase what it’s like to have a State Farm agent that really gets you, fans can go inside the installation and play an interactive game to help clear Harden’s head of distractions before the big game.

The “Get An Agent That Gets You” campaign showcases how having a State Farm agent is like having someone who knows you so well and is so helpful, it feels like they’re literally inside your head.

The “Get Inside Harden’s Head” installation was an articulation of that message, customized for NBA All-Star Weekend in LA. It is also making appearances at several home games in Houston throughout the remainder of the season and playoffs.