This Sunday, Taco Bell returns to the Super Bowl with a new commercial that features Doja Cat and the remake of the pop-rock anthem "Celebrity Skin" by Hole. The new song features lyrics reworked in partnership with Courtney Love. https://youtu.be/_9JLZajQ8zQ Set to air during the fourth quarter, "The Grande Escape'' is an epic story of liberation from conformity, according to the brand's press …
Pringles Were Not Made for You, You Were Made for Pringles
Packaged goods advertising is often mind-numbing. So, imagine everyone's surprise to learn that Pringles is Mind Popping. What is Mind Popping? This is Mind Popping: the universe is shaped like a Pringles chip. Saying so takes 'self-absorbed' to a saltier place. But it's fun, so let's watch. https://youtu.be/0Lg0vCuoc4I Pringles worked with London-based advertising agency Grey/UK on the activation. Christopher …
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Borrowed Equity Is Not An Idea (But In This Case, It’s Effective)
Cheers is an American sitcom television series that ran on NBC from 1982 to 1993, with a total of 275 half-hour episodes across eleven seasons. For those of a certian age, the show's theme song is beyond familiar, it's iconic and instantly recognizable. A couple of notes from the tune and visions of Norm at the bar, Sam and Diane flirting, and Woody being Woody float into view. https://youtu.be/JhVRzh4_j50 Now, …
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Tap Into Greatness: Introducing the Hormel Chili Cheese Keg
When you host a Super Bowl party, you don't want to run out of dip. This year, one lucky sweepstakes winner will not run out of dip. “We know fans want to snack big when they watch the most important football game of the year, but they also want to add some excitement to their usual options,” said Corrine Hjelmen, Hormel Chili Brand Manager. Thus, from Jan. 26 to Feb. 6, 2022, snack-minded party people can visit …
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Are You Ready To Stir Up Your Digital Routine with Kahlúa?
How bad is 'digital distraction' in your home? Is an obsessive amount of screen time getting in the way of your most important relationships? The data points to a real problem for millions of people who freely admit to spending five to six hours on their phones every day. According to Pew, 62% of 30- to 49-year-olds and 52% of 18-to 29-year-olds who are in a romantic relationship say their partner is at least …
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Wendy’s Won’t Let Cold and Soggy Fries Through the Window
Food advertising is best when it serves up a healthy dish of appetite appeal. What does this mean? It means the ad ought to make a hungry person want to drop what they're doing and eat. This ad for Wendy's new Hot & Crispy Fries is a good example of the appetite appeal approach at work. https://youtu.be/IgQbhJEaWtA In this ad, Wendy's also directly challenges the top fries dog—McDonald's—in a …
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Young Love Interrupted By A Taco
Ah, summer nights at the beach. Bonfires. Starry skies. The steady crash of waves. Budding romance. What could be better? According to Taco Bell, their new Cantina Crispy Melt Tacos could be better. https://youtu.be/IzNO5UgRiow Is this spot funny? Is it empowering for young women? Is it additional proof that we're mostly incapable of living in the moment? Is it a good way to sell more tacos? I'm open to …
Indulge At Your Own Risk, a.k.a. “Eat It Like You Own It”
Go ahead, eat the butter. Stack the cheese. Have more pie. Everything in moderation. In this new ad campaign from Land O’Lakes, the dairy brand speaks to indulgers in a language they can understand. The work also reminds us that the more Land O’Lakes products you choose to consume, the better things will be for the 1,000 dairy farmers that supply their raw milk. https://youtu.be/F7Uec3u0mdk Directed by …
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Stoli Group and KesselsKramer Invite You To Sip on THE WISEMAN
"The owl has landed." I like a provocative headline. And I like a print campaign that invites readers to know more (like this one from KesselsKramer). I also love a brand with great stories and a rich legacy. Kentucky Owl Bourbon was originally founded in 1879 but was forced to close during prohibition. The heritage brand was relaunched in 2017 as a luxury, small-batch product. THE WISEMAN is the …
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Bud Light Seltzer Packs Flavor Explosions in Tye-Dye Cans
Packaging matters, especially at the point of sale. Sometimes a product's packaging makes all the difference. For instance, the Bud Light Seltzer Retro pack, which features a tie-dye design, quickly became a favorite this summer, generating a 3.5% share of the entire hard seltzer category. Loud Enough to Blow A Hole in the Wall The brand’s latest campaign titled, “The Loudest Flavors Ever” features rising comedic …
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The Word from Dole: We Are Wasting So Much Food
Food is the single largest component that takes up space in U.S. landfills. U.S. residents waste almost 40 million tons of food every year – more than any other country in the world. In fact, the average American family of four discards $1,600 a year in fresh produce. This colossal waste contributes to global warming and does nothing to address the global hunger crisis. The Dole Sunshine Company is bringing …
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Plant-Based Eggs Are No F*^$ing Joke
Do you love eggs, but feel bad about supporting corporate farms that raise chickens in pens? Have you tried Just Egg from the scientists and culinary artists at Eat Just, Inc.? Perhaps, you will soon? Eat Just, Inc. just launched a new multi-million-dollar brand campaign for its popular plant-based JUST Egg products. The brand's “Really Good Eggs” campaign kicks off this week with a series of ads narrated by …
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