Campaign Trail: Page 4
Campaign Trail is Marketing Dive's look at some of the best new creative efforts from the marketing world.
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Courtesy of The Body Shop
ColumnCampaign Trail: The Body Shop weaponizes graphics to take on anti-LGBTQ bills
Agency Odysseus Arms used a creative and strategic method called Third3ye to better integrate consumer insights into the campaign to ensure authenticity.
By Chris Kelly • July 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Liquid Death
ColumnCampaign Trail: Liquid Death pranks taste testers with pricey — but disgusting — beverages
The edgy brand blindfolded real people and had them compare flavored water to high-priced liquids like squid ink and lobster Béarnaise sauce.
By Chris Kelly • June 17, 2022 -
Courtesy of Beats by Dre
ColumnCampaign Trail: Beats by Dre showcases crossover between basketball, hip-hop and ads
Translation tapped NBA All Star Ja Morant and rapper Lil Baby to reimagine 20-year-old Reebok spots masterminded by agency founder Steve Stoute.
By Chris Kelly • June 3, 2022 -
Courtesy of Nutrabolt
ColumnCampaign Trail: C4 Energy taps into Kevin Hart's versatility
The multihyphenate star's ability to multitask is central to a campaign that fully aligns a celebrity ambassador, brand proposition and creative approach.
By Chris Kelly • May 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of The Absolut Company
ColumnCampaign Trail: Malibu drinkers can 'do whatever tastes good' in a hyperreal world
The Pernod Ricard brand teamed with Wieden+Kennedy for a neon-drenched spot that looks to make the summer mindset permanent.
By Chris Kelly • May 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of Veuve Clicquot
ColumnCampaign Trail: Veuve Clicquot savors small moments and 250 years
"Good Day Sunshine" builds on the high-end brand's legacy while marking an attempt to bring its lux image somewhat down to earth.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • April 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of Logitech for Creators
ColumnCampaign Trail: Logitech for Creators fosters community in debut brand platform
"Together We Create" conveys how the brand envisions the future of online content creation and how it's attempting to nurture a niche community.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • April 8, 2022 -
Lululemon released a video as part of its campaign that features women running. The image was retrieved from the video on March 23, 2022.
ColumnCampaign Trail: Lululemon's poetic ode to women's feet
A new ad celebrates the nuances of designing a shoe specifically for female runners, depicting the imperfect and "messy" experience of running.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 25, 2022 -
Courtesy of Ruggable
ColumnCampaign Trail: Ruggable rejects restrictions in debut brand effort
"Take the Floor" marks the DTC brand's first national campaign and emphasizes the freedom of being at home.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 11, 2022 -
Retrieved from Old Spice on February 24, 2022
ColumnCampaign Trail: Old Spice spoofs '80s action movies with deepfake ad
Dolph Lundgren races around in sweat-inducing scenarios in several spots showcasing the Procter & Gamble brand's new antiperspirant.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 25, 2022 -
Courtesy of Frito-Lay
ColumnCampaign Trail: Lay's Super Bowl return kicks off years-long creative roadmap
Nodding to its 90-year history, the chip brand attempts to bring its purpose of delivering joy closer to the center of its marketing.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
ColumnCampaign Trail: How Coke gives its 130-year-old logo contemporary flair
Overlaying the 19th century script on richly hued cans balances nostalgia and modernity, a comforting reminder of Coca-Cola's iconic status.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Jan. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Dole Packaged Foods
ColumnCampaign Trail: Dole fuels nutrition mission with meme-inspired 'Hold My Fruit Bowl'
With a kid-friendly spin on the "Hold My Beer" meme, the new ads lean into lighthearted humor and liken the benefits of fruit to gaining superpowers.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Jan. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Tinder
ColumnCampaign Trail: Tinder embraces users' quirks in first work from new AOR
Avoiding the typical lovey-dovey predictability of online dating ads, "You're Not for Everyone" wraps up a year of change for Tinder.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Dec. 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of Laura Geller Beauty
ColumnCampaign Trail: Laura Geller turns tables on classic holiday ads to address ageism
Former supermodel Paulina Porizkova — known for her candid talks online about age discrimination — appears in scenes crafted by the cosmetics brand to debunk the notion that beauty is tied to youth.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Expedia Group
ColumnCampaign Trail: Expedia Group advocates for getaways over gadgets this Black Friday
In the first effort uniting Expedia, Vrbo and Hotels.com, contextual ads "hijack" searches online as holiday shoppers browse big ticket toys.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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ColumnCampaign Trail: Ikea's buff teddy bears safeguard holiday celebrations
Extending the retailer's message around home as a sanctuary, a new ad shows a set of colorful bears helping a family bond without outside stressors.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Nov. 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Shutterfly
ColumnCampaign Trail: Shutterfly preserves life's chaotic moments in biggest effort to date
Teeing up near the holidays, "Make it a Thing" aims to amplify the personalization website's shifting focus from what people create to why.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of American Express
ColumnCampaign Trail: AmEx eyes small-business owners in whimsical new push
Pop-up workstations — billboards that flip into desks with charging ports — are designed for people on the go and manifest how the brand's cards are "built for business."
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 24, 2021 -
Courtesy of Samsung
ColumnCampaign Trail: Samsung virtually embeds Charli XCX in fantastical worlds
An earbuds ad from R/GA links colorful scenes with dedicated soundscapes using an augmented reality-like technique called volumetric capture.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 10, 2021 -
Courtesy of Sonos
ColumnCampaign Trail: Sonos explores sonic ties to nature in smart speaker ad
Outdoor influencers created a soundtrack inspired by national parks after Sonos found most people opt for music over friends as their preferred adventure buddy.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 27, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dropbox
ColumnCampaign Trail: Dropbox injects humanity into file storage with revamped brand platform
Along with a simplified visual identity, "For All Things Worth Saving" zeroes in on how Dropbox powers people's passion projects, creative ventures, work tasks and personal archives.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
ColumnCampaign Trail: I Can't Believe It's Not Butter slathers on the satire in 'perfume' ad
A spot parodies luxury fragrance ads in a social-first effort that plays up the brand's unique spritz packaging and marks a return to its comedic roots.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • July 16, 2021 -
Courtesy of Estée Lauder
ColumnCampaign Trail: Estée Lauder reimagines love with audio-first stories
"Dare to Love" is powered by creative storytelling through the voices of artists and influencers, touching on self-love, family love and love of purpose.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Oscar Mayer
ColumnCampaign Trail: Oscar Mayer's off-kilter ads accentuate unusual uses for meat
Bite-sized spots from the Kraft Heinz brand and Johannes Leonardo depict quirky scenarios with almost no context or narrative, breaking from traditional storytelling.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 4, 2021
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