SUPERBOWL XLVIII AD REVIEW
by
LEO BURNETT FRANCE
The Superbowl
Sunday, february 2nd, 2014 - Denver Broncos Vs Seattle Seahawks

$4 Million: the price for a 30s spot
$133,333: the price for each second
111 Million: the number of viewers
47.7 Million: the number people active on social media
25 Million: the number of tweets posted during the actual game
99.3%: the percentage of americans that will stay in front of their TV during the commercials
42.2%: the percentage of people that will be connected with a secondary screen (tablet, smartphone)
Budweiser - King of Beers
The brand:
One of the most sold beer in the world
With a very strong history, the brand has positioned itself
as a premium beer in the US Market
The brand is a historical Superbowl advertiser - Its
Clydesdales even became an icon in the US
Puppy Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQB7QRyF4p4
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Cuteness and Warmth
- Designed to appeal the typical Superbowl fan
- Very strong connection between the brand and Clydesdales
What we did not like:
- Feeling of déja-vu - unoriginal (Clydesdales, same tone and
message as last year’s commercial) though it is a sequel
- Does not really tell much about the beer itself
About the HumanKind spirit
People: Every single American is proud of their country’s values. The film
reflects the reality of citizens from a country that suffered but that tends to
regain its pride of yore
Purpose: Claims the authenticity of the americana spirit, and helps enduring
American values
Participation: more than 150,000 social media actions before the big game,
rated #1 on the USAtoday.com Admeter. People who feel connected to
Budweiser’s point of view will tend to share the film that is nourished by the
emotional route
Populism: Populism is at the core of the film. They don’t have to have any
endorser or tirelessly talk about the product. People know Clydesdales are
Budweiser, and feel close to the brand that embodies their way of living: old
values though more up to date than ever
Sodastream, a smarter way to enjoy Soda

The brand: sells a machine that enables you
to make your own carbonated drink
(sparkling water or soda).
Positions itself as a healthy and eco-friendly
alternative to soda brands
Sorry Coke and Pepsi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nORgzCgQgDk
The Facebook
dedicated app
invited people to
give their opinion
on the
censorship
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Fun & sexy
- Outspoken advocate (direct tackle to Coke
and Pepsi)
- Clear product benefit, with demonstration
What we did not like:
- Very bad publicity around Scarlett Johansson
(Oxfam resiliation)
- Not very fair to purposely make the same
mistake as last year (audacious, though)
- Too close to “Jen Aniston and Smartwater
“ (breaking the advertising codes)
About the HumanKind spirit
People: People are now ready to take a pledge to change things.
They are aware of leaders’ supremacy and feel they can change it
Purpose: The health topic can be sexy. The brand is here to
reconcile pleasure with health and ethics, which leaders do not do
Participation: The brand relied on the buzz implied by the
censorship, which definitely worked. As they say: bad publicity is
publicity. Also the do it yourself aspect of the product itself implies
participation
Populism: 7 Million views 3 days before the big Game? Quite self
explicit. People are aware that bigger brands are making fool of
them and recognize Sodastream as an alternative. Scarlett was a
good call to attract men and help counter the Coke and Pepsi’s
supremacy in terms of interest through their iconic positioning
H&M - The Stockholm based clothing brand
The brand: Sells affordable quality clothes based
on diversity in style and material to appeal as
much people as possible.
Positions itself as an affordable exclusive designed
clothing company
David Uncovered

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yI5GVCqO7Y
A week before
the Superbowl,
people were
invited to vote
for the ending
with the
Hashtags
#Covered and
#Uncovered,
through H&M’s
website
First commercial
ever to
introduce TCommerce.
People with a
samsung
connected TV
were able to
purchase the
new Beckham
line directly on
their TV
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Fun
- Sexy
- Engaging
What we did not like:
- Film was just another extended version of the teaser
- More expectation on the naked aspect after such a teasing
About the HumanKind spirit

People: People want to look good but not to the detriment of
performance (quality)
Purpose: Make fashion reachable for everyone
Participation: By implementing an online voting system urging
people to vote for their favorite ending, the brand clearly deserves
a high participation rate. Also it is the first T-commerce ad ever,
which clearly states how H&M aims at engaging people, live
Populism: David Beckham for sure was a good call. Through its
positioning, H&M became the one brand you think of when it
comes to clothing
Volkswagen - Das Auto
The Brand
VW is the second biggest car seller in the world.
The brand has a very particular history, and has always been a
very important Superbowl advertiser, and more recently, has
been a true genius with its teasing strategy
The teasers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iryH-Nemv0
Wings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns-p0BdUB5o
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Creative and funny
- Conveys a real benefit for various generations: German Quality
and reliability
What we did not like:
- Maybe a bit sexist ?
- Teaser reminds of SmartWater
About the HumanKind spirit
People: German cars are seen as boring and not fun, though
people recognize their performances
Purpose: Volkswagen matches and nourishes the reputation that
German cars are the best. It reaches excellence through humor
Participation: The teaser was very engaging, as it “scientifically”
proven, with all the miracle ingredients to make it go viral
Populism: Volkswagen has always created very fun and engaging
commercials, that became part of the brands positioning
The brand:
Microsoft is among the leading IT firms in the world
It has always been competing with other leading IT firms such as
Apple and IBM
Empowering

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaOvHKG0Tio
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- True celebration of the power of technology
- American style emotion and inspiration
- Clearly differentiated Microsoft from Apple (suggests that
Microsoft does things than matters while apple is all about music
and design)
- Raises awareness for ALS
What we did not like:
- Alignment with marketing strategy is weak (though it might be
useful)
- Could fit any leader IT brand, as is they needed to feel less guilty
About the HumanKind spirit
People: People reckon technology brings lots of good things,
though lots of controversies. They are aware that NITCs empower
them
Purpose: Microsoft’s mission is to empower everyone, as in not
only people who can afford a $1,000 laptop. They want to make
technology accessible
Participation: Not very act inspiring
Populism: Along with its product strategy, Microsoft demonstrates
trough this commercial the impact and meaning it can have on
people’s lives
The brand:
Cheerios is a General Mills breakfast cereal brand.
The brand has some health attributes, and is supposed to help
reduce heart disease chances
What is interesting is they got lots of racial backlashes when they
first introduced the family in a commercial a few months ago
Gracie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKuQrKeGe6g
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Charming and cute
- Simple and yet succeeding in conveying the message that
Cheerios brings happiness for breakfast
- Risking controversy
- Great targeting: moms,kids and middle class families
- Brilliant move by Cheerios to use their product as props for family
members
What we did not like:
- Product benefit is not clear, though it is voluntary
- A bit conventional, not Superbowl adequate
About the HumanKind spirit
People: Cheerios goes over the conventional and archetypical
vision of the family in an evolving America
Purpose: Cheerios brings love into the family
Participation: The film was clearly not engaging
Populism: Cheerios is a top of mind brands when it comes to
breakfast cereals
Official Superbowl sponsor

Time for the Halftime show!
The teaser
PR at the core of the strategy
The Pepsi Halftime Show
The brand:
Axe is a body spray and shower lotion by Unilever
The brand has a strong history of eccentricity and
fun in every commercial they produced
Huge campaign on masculinism, helps you “pick
up chicks”
Make Love not war #KissForPeace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63b4O_2HCYM
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Emotional
- Well directed
What we did not like:
- A little overdramatic
- Weak link between creative route and the product
About the HumanKind spirit
People: People are tired of deodorant promising beauty while the
real benefice is about anti-sweat. Beauty is not the most important
thing
Purpose: Axe helps you be attractive rather than beautiful
Participation: The campaign is clearly engaging - does it actually
work for the target audience though ?
Populism: Axe is a brand that has always been able to entertain its
fans and maintain good relationships with them
The brand:
Jeep is an american car manufacturer, that
mainly produces SUVs and off-road vehicles
It is the symbol of Europe’s freedom, back in
the WWII
Restless - #BuiltFree

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHg9XSyd8Fo
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Very inspiring through great storytelling
- Product highlight is great
- Universal values: liberty and restlessness
What we did not like:
- Lack of action
About the HumanKind spirit
People: SUVs have a clear purpose. People are offered such a huge
range of cars the the real benefit of having an SUV has been lost:
one doesn’t know why Jeep is better
Purpose: Facilitates your thirst for limitless experiences in a
limitless world - helps you leave your beaten paths
Participation: /
Populism: Jeep embodies the success for Europe’s freedom. In
that sense Jeep is part of conversations
Doritos
The brand:
Flavored tortilla chips.
Positions itself as a cool, fun, and
bonding snacking brand. Has a strong
history of hilarious commercials
Crash the Superbowl:
For the past eight years, Doritos has been running its Crash the superbowl contest. People are asked to submit
fun commercials promoting the brand:
•  From 20 semi finalists announced, 15 will receive a $1,000 USD
•  From the 5 finalists announced, 3 will receive a $25,000 USD as well as an invitation to attend the big game
•  The second Grand prize winner (selected by Doritos) will receive a $50,000 USD as well as an invitation to

attend the big game and a seat as an assistant director for the next Avengers film
•  The first Grand prize winner (the most voted video) will receive a

$1,000,000 USD as well as an invitation to attend the big game and a
seat as an assistant director for the next Avengers film
The five finalists

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHY5pwgCY3w	


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMdwJ7fyp00	


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-P0Hs0ADJY	


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoANeCLWOjI	

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugo7Y2
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Hilarious
- Engaging
- Very strong branding and positioning
What we did not like:
- No purpose
About the HumanKind spirit
People:
Purpose:
Participation: The idea of a contest is truly brilliant. People feel
committed to the brand. In that particular case, the brand is very
participative
Populism:
The Brand:
Chrysler is a Detroit-based car manufacturer
among the big-three american automobile
constructor
It had a strong impact on helping the city of
Detroit, and America, recover from the
economic crisis
American Import Ft. Bob Dylan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwf0cVbDY4E
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Americana
- Values transmitted: american pride, originality, american soul and
fineness
What we did not like:
- ”Let Asia Assemble your Phone” ?
- Imported from Detroit campaign starting to be a little old, and
starts sounding a bit déja-vu
About the HumanKind spirit
People: There is some kind of nostalgia is a lost America and
people believe it still exists. They want to know why they should
buy american when the world is ultra globalized
Purpose: Restore the american pride for americans
Participation:
Populism: Refers the heartstrings of Americans: their patriotism,
and has the ability to be part of conversations
The Brand:
Newcastle brown ale is a Scottish produced
beer
Though it is considered as a worker ale in the
UK, exports market tend to see it as trendy
and premium
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90rVManrVug
The dedicated Website
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ARF4VmUa1s
What the planning thinks
What we liked:
- Realistic
- Fun
- Very well digitally integrated
About the HumanKind spirit
People: Helps people understand that you don’t
have to advertise on Superbowl to exist - Puts
Superbowl into its context
Purpose: No bollocks
Participation: Virality and fun are key to the film
Populism: Got to benefit from the Superbowl media
leverage without actually being part of it - and
actually claims it
MERCI :)

Superbowl Ad review vu par Leo Burnett France

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    SUPERBOWL XLVIII ADREVIEW by LEO BURNETT FRANCE
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    The Superbowl Sunday, february2nd, 2014 - Denver Broncos Vs Seattle Seahawks $4 Million: the price for a 30s spot $133,333: the price for each second 111 Million: the number of viewers 47.7 Million: the number people active on social media 25 Million: the number of tweets posted during the actual game 99.3%: the percentage of americans that will stay in front of their TV during the commercials 42.2%: the percentage of people that will be connected with a secondary screen (tablet, smartphone)
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    Budweiser - Kingof Beers The brand: One of the most sold beer in the world With a very strong history, the brand has positioned itself as a premium beer in the US Market The brand is a historical Superbowl advertiser - Its Clydesdales even became an icon in the US
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Cuteness and Warmth - Designed to appeal the typical Superbowl fan - Very strong connection between the brand and Clydesdales What we did not like: - Feeling of déja-vu - unoriginal (Clydesdales, same tone and message as last year’s commercial) though it is a sequel - Does not really tell much about the beer itself
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: Every single American is proud of their country’s values. The film reflects the reality of citizens from a country that suffered but that tends to regain its pride of yore Purpose: Claims the authenticity of the americana spirit, and helps enduring American values Participation: more than 150,000 social media actions before the big game, rated #1 on the USAtoday.com Admeter. People who feel connected to Budweiser’s point of view will tend to share the film that is nourished by the emotional route Populism: Populism is at the core of the film. They don’t have to have any endorser or tirelessly talk about the product. People know Clydesdales are Budweiser, and feel close to the brand that embodies their way of living: old values though more up to date than ever
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    Sodastream, a smarterway to enjoy Soda The brand: sells a machine that enables you to make your own carbonated drink (sparkling water or soda). Positions itself as a healthy and eco-friendly alternative to soda brands
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    Sorry Coke andPepsi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nORgzCgQgDk
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    The Facebook dedicated app invitedpeople to give their opinion on the censorship
  • 10.
    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Fun & sexy - Outspoken advocate (direct tackle to Coke and Pepsi) - Clear product benefit, with demonstration What we did not like: - Very bad publicity around Scarlett Johansson (Oxfam resiliation) - Not very fair to purposely make the same mistake as last year (audacious, though) - Too close to “Jen Aniston and Smartwater “ (breaking the advertising codes)
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: People are now ready to take a pledge to change things. They are aware of leaders’ supremacy and feel they can change it Purpose: The health topic can be sexy. The brand is here to reconcile pleasure with health and ethics, which leaders do not do Participation: The brand relied on the buzz implied by the censorship, which definitely worked. As they say: bad publicity is publicity. Also the do it yourself aspect of the product itself implies participation Populism: 7 Million views 3 days before the big Game? Quite self explicit. People are aware that bigger brands are making fool of them and recognize Sodastream as an alternative. Scarlett was a good call to attract men and help counter the Coke and Pepsi’s supremacy in terms of interest through their iconic positioning
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    H&M - TheStockholm based clothing brand The brand: Sells affordable quality clothes based on diversity in style and material to appeal as much people as possible. Positions itself as an affordable exclusive designed clothing company
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    A week before theSuperbowl, people were invited to vote for the ending with the Hashtags #Covered and #Uncovered, through H&M’s website
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    First commercial ever to introduceTCommerce. People with a samsung connected TV were able to purchase the new Beckham line directly on their TV
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Fun - Sexy - Engaging What we did not like: - Film was just another extended version of the teaser - More expectation on the naked aspect after such a teasing
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: People want to look good but not to the detriment of performance (quality) Purpose: Make fashion reachable for everyone Participation: By implementing an online voting system urging people to vote for their favorite ending, the brand clearly deserves a high participation rate. Also it is the first T-commerce ad ever, which clearly states how H&M aims at engaging people, live Populism: David Beckham for sure was a good call. Through its positioning, H&M became the one brand you think of when it comes to clothing
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    Volkswagen - DasAuto The Brand VW is the second biggest car seller in the world. The brand has a very particular history, and has always been a very important Superbowl advertiser, and more recently, has been a true genius with its teasing strategy
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Creative and funny - Conveys a real benefit for various generations: German Quality and reliability What we did not like: - Maybe a bit sexist ? - Teaser reminds of SmartWater
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: German cars are seen as boring and not fun, though people recognize their performances Purpose: Volkswagen matches and nourishes the reputation that German cars are the best. It reaches excellence through humor Participation: The teaser was very engaging, as it “scientifically” proven, with all the miracle ingredients to make it go viral Populism: Volkswagen has always created very fun and engaging commercials, that became part of the brands positioning
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    The brand: Microsoft isamong the leading IT firms in the world It has always been competing with other leading IT firms such as Apple and IBM
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - True celebration of the power of technology - American style emotion and inspiration - Clearly differentiated Microsoft from Apple (suggests that Microsoft does things than matters while apple is all about music and design) - Raises awareness for ALS What we did not like: - Alignment with marketing strategy is weak (though it might be useful) - Could fit any leader IT brand, as is they needed to feel less guilty
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: People reckon technology brings lots of good things, though lots of controversies. They are aware that NITCs empower them Purpose: Microsoft’s mission is to empower everyone, as in not only people who can afford a $1,000 laptop. They want to make technology accessible Participation: Not very act inspiring Populism: Along with its product strategy, Microsoft demonstrates trough this commercial the impact and meaning it can have on people’s lives
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    The brand: Cheerios isa General Mills breakfast cereal brand. The brand has some health attributes, and is supposed to help reduce heart disease chances What is interesting is they got lots of racial backlashes when they first introduced the family in a commercial a few months ago
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Charming and cute - Simple and yet succeeding in conveying the message that Cheerios brings happiness for breakfast - Risking controversy - Great targeting: moms,kids and middle class families - Brilliant move by Cheerios to use their product as props for family members What we did not like: - Product benefit is not clear, though it is voluntary - A bit conventional, not Superbowl adequate
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: Cheerios goes over the conventional and archetypical vision of the family in an evolving America Purpose: Cheerios brings love into the family Participation: The film was clearly not engaging Populism: Cheerios is a top of mind brands when it comes to breakfast cereals
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    Official Superbowl sponsor Timefor the Halftime show!
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    PR at thecore of the strategy
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    The brand: Axe isa body spray and shower lotion by Unilever The brand has a strong history of eccentricity and fun in every commercial they produced Huge campaign on masculinism, helps you “pick up chicks”
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    Make Love notwar #KissForPeace http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63b4O_2HCYM
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Emotional - Well directed What we did not like: - A little overdramatic - Weak link between creative route and the product
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: People are tired of deodorant promising beauty while the real benefice is about anti-sweat. Beauty is not the most important thing Purpose: Axe helps you be attractive rather than beautiful Participation: The campaign is clearly engaging - does it actually work for the target audience though ? Populism: Axe is a brand that has always been able to entertain its fans and maintain good relationships with them
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    The brand: Jeep isan american car manufacturer, that mainly produces SUVs and off-road vehicles It is the symbol of Europe’s freedom, back in the WWII
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Very inspiring through great storytelling - Product highlight is great - Universal values: liberty and restlessness What we did not like: - Lack of action
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: SUVs have a clear purpose. People are offered such a huge range of cars the the real benefit of having an SUV has been lost: one doesn’t know why Jeep is better Purpose: Facilitates your thirst for limitless experiences in a limitless world - helps you leave your beaten paths Participation: / Populism: Jeep embodies the success for Europe’s freedom. In that sense Jeep is part of conversations
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    Doritos The brand: Flavored tortillachips. Positions itself as a cool, fun, and bonding snacking brand. Has a strong history of hilarious commercials
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    Crash the Superbowl: Forthe past eight years, Doritos has been running its Crash the superbowl contest. People are asked to submit fun commercials promoting the brand: •  From 20 semi finalists announced, 15 will receive a $1,000 USD •  From the 5 finalists announced, 3 will receive a $25,000 USD as well as an invitation to attend the big game •  The second Grand prize winner (selected by Doritos) will receive a $50,000 USD as well as an invitation to attend the big game and a seat as an assistant director for the next Avengers film •  The first Grand prize winner (the most voted video) will receive a $1,000,000 USD as well as an invitation to attend the big game and a seat as an assistant director for the next Avengers film
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Hilarious - Engaging - Very strong branding and positioning What we did not like: - No purpose
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: Purpose: Participation: The idea of a contest is truly brilliant. People feel committed to the brand. In that particular case, the brand is very participative Populism:
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    The Brand: Chrysler isa Detroit-based car manufacturer among the big-three american automobile constructor It had a strong impact on helping the city of Detroit, and America, recover from the economic crisis
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    American Import Ft.Bob Dylan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwf0cVbDY4E
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Americana - Values transmitted: american pride, originality, american soul and fineness What we did not like: - ”Let Asia Assemble your Phone” ? - Imported from Detroit campaign starting to be a little old, and starts sounding a bit déja-vu
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: There is some kind of nostalgia is a lost America and people believe it still exists. They want to know why they should buy american when the world is ultra globalized Purpose: Restore the american pride for americans Participation: Populism: Refers the heartstrings of Americans: their patriotism, and has the ability to be part of conversations
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    The Brand: Newcastle brownale is a Scottish produced beer Though it is considered as a worker ale in the UK, exports market tend to see it as trendy and premium
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    What the planningthinks What we liked: - Realistic - Fun - Very well digitally integrated
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    About the HumanKindspirit People: Helps people understand that you don’t have to advertise on Superbowl to exist - Puts Superbowl into its context Purpose: No bollocks Participation: Virality and fun are key to the film Populism: Got to benefit from the Superbowl media leverage without actually being part of it - and actually claims it
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