A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
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A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
Unilever is making a strategic shift toward influencer marketing instead of traditional advertising. This massive consumer goods company is responding to increasing consumer skepticism by collaborating with authentic voices to promote their vast range of products. • Unilever owns countless FMCG products from personal care items to foods • Traditional brand advertising is becoming less effective at building consumer trust • The company is now working with influencers like Sophie Hinchcliffe t...
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A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
