Auchan: WHAT IF SANTA CLAUS CAME FROM THE SEA…

So what if Santa Claus didn’t come down from the sky but came to us from the sea … to bring his treasures up from the depths to Auchan? Named number 1 for the freshness of its fish by Kantar in July, it’s only natural that the brand has chosen to put its fish counter centre stage during this period of preparing for the festive celebrations, to shine the spotlight on the excellence of its products and bring even greater pleasure to tables across France.

Shot in the port of Saint Vaast la Hougue, the new Auchan Christmas film follows the daily life of a sailor from his return from fishing to delivery of his products. Fascinated by this bearded fisherman dressed in an oilskin and red cap, children hide to see him better and follow him on his travels. Straight from the open sea, mightn’t this mysterious character be Santa Claus?

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ebay: Parts & Furious

The next chapter in the story of the creative platform “Inspired by an eBay Story” is ‘Parts & Furious’ and is on air across Italian TV channels from today for the next two weeks.
Created by independent creative and production network DUDE, the new spot follows the pursuits of a young man eager to maintain his street cred when he is gifted a car in need of a make-over by his mother. But beggars can’t be choosers, so the resourceful young man jumps on to eBay, the biggest marketplace in the world, and finds everything he needs to transform his car into a set of wheels befitting a young man racing about town.

With a fast paced, high energy style, and bold grading to match the boy racer in the spot, Parts & Furious highlights the advantages and ease in which eBay can be used to buy and sell spare parts for cars and motorbikes.

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Note to advertisers: Kids are key family buying influencers

As children and parents watch kids’ streaming TV together, it’s the youngsters themselves who talk about the ads and influence subsequent purchase decisions.

This Cinematic Beer Ad Tells the Extraordinary Tale of James Squire

Enjoying a drink at the pub doesn’t always come with a history lesson, but there’s no denying that alcohol has played a major role in countless world events. Oftentimes to learn about the past, one need look no further than the label on the beverage they’re drinking. With an eye toward the backstory that inspired…

Mercedes: Road to Mecca

Centuries ago, the pilgrimage to Mecca was done on the backs of camels across long and treacherous terrain. Today, it takes just a few hours in the air – quicker and more accessible than ever before, but the rich heritage and the priceless traditions of the long and immersive journey getting there on the ground have been lost with time… until now.

Video of The Road to Mecca. Coming soon, this Ramadan.

Video of The Road to Mecca, Episode 1 – From the Air to the Ground.

A Surprise Ending Marks This Quirky French Retailer’s Commitment to Sustainability

Sometimes you come across an ad campaign which takes you on a journey so unexpected that you have to watch it at least twice just to confirm you’ve seen what you think you’ve seen. And with this campaign for Castorama, the French DIY brand, there is definitely the need for a second viewing. To introduce…

Dad Grass, a Smokable Hemp Brand With a Retro Vibe, Drops George Harrison Collection

According to those closest to the late George Harrison, the music legend enjoyed a good dad joke in his later years. And according to anyone who followed The Beatles during the psychedelic era and beyond, Harrison also had a certain well-documented fondness for weed. Bringing those two passions together, a cannabis player called Dad Grass…

Meta Campaign Continues to Court British SMBs and Their Good Ideas

Social media giant Meta is courting the attention of small to medium businesses (SMBs) in an attempt to get them investing in its various platforms and tools, including WhatsApp, Messenger, Stories, Reels and Personalized ads. The company which owns Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp generated $118 billion in revenue last year, a year-on-year increase of 37.18%,…

Why brands are turning to data clean rooms amid the demise of the cookie

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Adnatomy: How Kia’s Robo Dog Won the Super Bowl of EV Auto Ads

Kia’s “Robo Dog” premiered at the Super Bowl and became an instant fan favorite, ranking fourth among 64 ads on USA Today’s Ad Meter and No. 1 among auto ads. In the ad, Robo Dog sits in a store window, longing to be adopted. Eventually it spots the perfect pet owner–an electric car driver–and gives…

Publishers Can Chart the Future of the Industry Together

On a recent Mediaweek panel discussing the power of publishers in a cookieless world, I was among colleagues from The Washington Post and Bloomberg–at face value, we’re all competitors vying for the loyalty of similar audiences to convert to subscribers, and pitching similar clients for the same advertising budgets. While healthy competition is great, our…

eBay Shows Users How to Pimp Their Mom’s Ride

The handing down of a car from parent to child is a rite of passage that ends up with them trying to look cool while driving a sky-blue Fiat Punto, hoping to impress their friends. That’s an issue that online marketplace eBay has focused on in its latest ad as it continues to promote its…

How Celsius energy drink is challenging Monster and Red Bull—and winning

Smart positioning and a savvy e-commerce approach put the calorie-burning beverage on the map in the highly competitive energy drink sector.

On TV, the Truth Hurts

Television is hooked on scripted dramas based on real life. But they rarely measure up either to actual life or to actual drama.

AB InBev brings ‘recycling hawkers’ to MLB ballparks in new environmental push

The brewer has created the National Recycling League to encourage environmentally fan behavior.

 

Halls: 'Halls' of Fame You Want to Avoid

Halls Print Ad - 'Halls' of Fame You Want to Avoid
Halls Print Ad - 'Halls' of Fame You Want to Avoid
Halls Print Ad - 'Halls' of Fame You Want to Avoid
Halls Print Ad - 'Halls' of Fame You Want to Avoid
Halls Print Ad - 'Halls' of Fame You Want to Avoid
Halls Print Ad - 'Halls' of Fame You Want to Avoid

Halls was facing a problem about Millennials – they don’t buy cough drops until they need them. How can we change that behavior?

The insight that solved this case was: We never like the feeling of embarrassment, especially when that feeling comes second-hand.

In the end it was decided to take a humorous approach to make Halls relevant to a younger generation and to showcase how coughing can be awkward during one’s family photo moments. With this awareness campaign, it becomes clear that you will know that you can prevent any cough if you have Halls just in case.

Open Swim Welcomes Nate Bloom As Chief Blockchain Officer

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Bloom’s responsibilities as CBO will include guiding interested partners in development to their own properties, relationships, sponsorships and fundr

Meta Begins Testing 2 Ways for Creators to Monetize Within Horizon Worlds

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Twitter Grapples With an Elon Musk Problem

Mr. Musk, Twitter’s biggest shareholder, is free to buy more stock in the company and could use the platform against itself. Some employees are dismayed.

Brands’ Silence Hurts Agencies. PR Is a Win for Both

The PR person for a beloved brand once pulled me aside and scolded me for a tweet I’d posted on an agency account about our work for them. The issue was the word “created.” “You didn’t create this,” she said, pointing at the house-sized structure we’d conceived of, designed and built for them. “You need…