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Kids see the world differently. Kids are naturally optimistic. Right now, adults could use some child-like enthusiasm, and KiwiCo's new commercial delivers it. https://youtu.be/Fajxyic4750 When a child actor is asked to speak to adult themes, the outcomes are typically terrible. Not this time. The young girl at the center of this spot makes the spot work. She's also a rocket launcher. Expand Horizons via …
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Many brands want to portray an American togetherness. Many brands fail at this attempt because they do not connect their product to the idea. Thankfully, we're not looking at another failure today. Instead, we have a quick-serve restaurant brand authentically connecting to its heritage and successfully sharing it. This week, in celebration of Lunar New Year beginning on Friday, February 12, Panda Express (the …
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Non-lyrical tones presented over white Christian iconography in the middle of a cold Kansas winter. Now, that'll bring Americans together. https://youtu.be/D2XYH-IEvhI The spot is contrived and doesn't even attempt to place Jeep in the solution. “It’s a bit downbeat, it’s very quiet, it’s a prayer,” said Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer at Stellantis NV, parent company of the Jeep and …
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The Super Bowl is this coming Sunday. Before the gridiron contest commences, we have a parade of brands competing to be heard. In order to earn attention, many of the brands in question have invested $10M or more in media placements, production, and ideas. Dell, for instance, will be showcasing its redesigned XPS personal computer on Sunday. https://youtu.be/0Criw6ObLZ8 Dell's new work challenges the …
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The joy of sports and competition. The joy of friends and teammates. The joy of Sundays. The joy of beer. It's all here in this new Super Bowl LV spot from Michelob Ultra, care of Wieden + Kennedy New York. https://youtu.be/6nzZW8BN-WY The 60-second spot, called “Happy,” features sports superstars Serena Williams, Anthony Davis, Peyton Manning, Brooks Koepka, Jimmy Butler, and Alex Morgan enjoying time off the …
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"Did I forget to mention - Forget to mention Memphis Home of Elvis and the ancient Greeks Do I smell - I smell home cooking It's only the river - it's only the river" -David Byrne One of the biggest barriers to buying an electric vehicle is the idea that there are not enough charging points. The new Chevrolet Bolt EV overcomes this objection because it doesn't require a special charging station. In this new …
Grace. Humility. Love. These are the things that make a good man and a good father to a young man. In the hands of a talented agency and production crew, these elements also combine into a powerful true story and long-form commercial. This heartwarming holiday video from Doritos Mexico has already been viewed more than 14 million times on YouTube. When you hit the right note, people pay attention, and this is the …
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Advertising is a visual medium. This is truer today than ever before because people don't read, they glance. And with a world full of glancers and screen addicts, the high bar for "breakthrough creative" is now sky-high. Fine art breaks through Detailed illustrations of mythical and phantasmagorical birds take center stage in these striking posters designed by Dentsu Inc to promote the One Show Exhibition in Tokyo. …
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