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A Totally Normal Spotify Campaign to Wrap 2021
Spotify celebrates the end of the year with some accolades for those songs and podcasts that came together to make for one very normal year.
A 3D Rebranding – Square Becomes Block
The former CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has taken his online payment company into a new world. The world of blockchain. Learn about the Block rebranding on SpeakingHuman.
Take a Trip to Iceland – They Have Humans, We Promise!
Forget the Metaverse, let’s go to Iceland! They have everything; from waterfalls, to birds, to completely normal and very real humans… we promise.
Toothpaste DIY – Tropicana Saves Breakfast
Orange juice has been known to mix poorly with toothpaste, so there is really only one solution for Tropicana—make your own!
Disney+ Spin-Off Follows Fan-Favorite Boba Fett
Boba Fett earns his own Disney+ spin-off as we reenter the Star Wars universe and land back on Tatooine.
Willow Revival Reunites Us with the 80’s Fantasy Hero
Disney+ brings us yet another revival of iconic heroes from the past. The newest reunion is with Warwick Davis’ Willow.
The Berry Interesting Lawsuit: Pop-Tarts Sued for Packaging Discrepancy
A small packaging discrepancy can be worth millions. Kellogg’s is sued for Strawberry Pop-Tarts not including enough strawberries.
The DOOM-ed Trademark – One Man VS a Triple-A Developer
Dustin Mitchell wanted to start a band named Doomscroll. Unfortunately, the developers of the video game “Doom” took issue with that.
Cleveland Guardians Lawsuit – Custodians of the Same Name
The Cleveland Guardians were served a lawsuit by the Cleveland Guardians? Yes—you read that correctly. Learn how a roller derby team challenges the MLB.
Netflix Plushies Want to Chill
Netflix is set to release a pack of adorable fuzzy squares named “Chilleez” into the wild, and they look a lot like my profile picture.
Jack in The Box v. Moon Man – Mascots in Court
What happens when two nearly-identical mascots are in the same room? Only one answer: War.
Reebok Ad Appreciates Our Incoherently Insightful Inner Thoughts
This thoughtful Reebok ad shows a love and affection for all people and the questions we ask. Questions about shoes, or the truths of life.
Facebook’s Meta Rebranding – How Does it Hold Up?
The company once known as Facebook has a new name and logo. What is the future of this Meta rebranding?
Gap Greets Us With Holiday Optimism
Gap skips November and charges headlong into holiday marketing with a celebration of togetherness and kindness, and we don’t really mind.
The Big Mac Goes Home – McDonald’s Origin Campaign
McDonald’s touts freshness in their ingredients by erecting the iconic golden arches in the fields that supply their produce.
Bats, Soldiers, and Gods, Oh My! DC Fandome 2021
DC Fandome creates a community for fans and showcases their catalogue of content for established and upcoming properties.
M&M’s Halloween Recipes
Keep some candy for yourself this year and check out these M&M’s Halloween recipes!
Michael Myers and Chucky Join Forces to Carve a Pumpkin
Michael Myers and Chucky stand side-by-side for the first time and an innocent pumpkin pays the ultimate price.
Speaking Vegan: The Plant-Based Marketing Boom
The plant-based food market has exploded over the last year, and their marketing efforts continue that trend of growth.
Starbucks & Netflix Invite You to Their Book Club
Starbucks and Netflix ask us the age old question “But Have You Read the Book?” Only difference is, they will explain the difference..
The Perfect Branding of Squid Game
The international sensation, Squid Game, has become the most viewed Netflix series of all time. How has it fanned the flames of fame?
AR Technology Gifts us with the Fur-tual Boutique
The latest (and possibly greatest) use of AR technology comes in the Fur-tual Boutique, where you can virtually dress your pets in cute costumes!
Going Bananas at Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s took a page from the internet’s playbook and have created a 40ft banana to demonstrate the size of their new screens.
Twitch Partners with Warner Music Group to Revolutionize Streaming
Twitch partners with Warner Music Group with hopes to create new shows themed around artists and their interactions with online audiences.
Headbanging in the Grain Aisle with Dave’s Killer Bread
Dave’s Killer Bread bursts onto the scene, ready to inject some rock and roll into the stale routine of bread shopping.
What is the Worth of an Earworm? The Folgers Jingle Goes on Sale
The Folgers jingle went on auction recently and it made us wonder—what is the worth of an earworm?
The Adidas 007 Line of Shoes Leaves Us Shaken and Stirred
The new Adidas 007 line of running shoes has stirred feelings of swagger in James Bond fans as they await the final movie in the Daniel Craig saga.
James Bond and Heineken – Creating Tension with Stillness
In a James Bond themed Heineken ad, the super spy takes a single sip of his drink. Somehow, it has us on the edge of our seats.
Receive Your Next Mission at the Omega Bond House
The Omega Bond House is a pop-up shop in London, celebrating the luxury watches and the man who wears them. It even has 007 martinis!
Montell Jordan and The General Show Shaq How to Do It All
“This is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan shows off his skills in front of Shaquille O’Neal in an ad from The General.
The Headbanging Metallica Whiskey
If you have never been able to find someone who has listened to as much Metallica as you, then try this whiskey. It has Metallica in its DNA.
Berries and Cream – Madness Made Marketable
Berries and cream, berries and cream, he’s a little lad who loves berries and cream. And now we all love his dance.
Denny’s Drafts College Athletes to “Serve Pancakes”
Denny’s has partnered with the best pancake-servers in the nation, offensive linebackers, to advertise their puntastic breakfast.
Vans Creates a New Skatepark… In Roblox
Vans taps into the budding platforming for marketing events – Roblox. A digital skatepark is now available for anyone to test out their sickest tricks.
A Blue’s Clues Reunion
The original host of Blue’s Clues, Steve Burns, makes a heartwarming return to tell his grown-up fans how proud he is of them.
Game Night Just Went Digital
Losing board game pieces is a pain no one should ever endure again. The Infinity Game Table endeavors to save our sanity by providing a wholly digital game night experience.
NERDS’ Epic D&D Quest
NERDS and D&D, it’s a match made in heaven! The two brands collaborated to create a campaign themed around the iconic candy mascots for all to play.
The Ultimate NERF Battleground
NERF partnered with Vrbo to bring fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience: A lakeside house fully furnished for a NERF war.
Tic Tac Conquers Life’s Greatest Fears: Heights and Bad Breath
The champion of freshness, Tic Tac, has taken to the stars in search of a new way to connect with its devoted fans.
Candyman Asks YOU to be His Next Victim
The 2021 “Candyman” release is accompanied with its own special website, and it only asks one thing of you. Say his name.
Tony Hawk’s Blood Makes for Great Paint
Tony Hawk recently collaborated with Liquid Death to create a skateboard that is painted with the legend’s own blood.
Toys R Us Returns to Life through Macy’s Partnership
Toys R Us makes its triumphant return within Macy’s department stores, bringing joy to adults and children alike.
ITV’s 16-bit Video Game Pits Drama VS Reality
If you’ve ever wanted to throw down with reality stars or your favorite television characters— ITV has the game for you.
Old Navy Tears Down Its Walls and Embraces Size Inclusivity
In a bid to increase inclusivity, Old Navy has overhauled their retail and online services to improve the shopping experiences for plus-size styles.
Mountain Dew Is Its Own Mixer
Mountain Dew has been a go-to mixer for years, so Pepsi decided it was time to get in on the action.
Reese’s Cereal Box Turns You Into a Digital DJ
With the power of AR technology, Reese’s Puffs provides a way for everyone to create their own music with nothing but a few puffs and a dream.
The New Ice Cream Flavor – Cannabis
A cannabis operator and an ice cream brand join forces to bring the world its first cannabis-infused frozen summer snack.
The Sweet Scent of Swedish Meatballs and Furniture
IKEA cracks the code with their launch of the Huvudroll candle, based on their famous swedish meatballs.
It’s Not Easy Being Hot and Cheesy… Ice Cream?
When bland and basic ice cream reigns supreme, who will save us? Only Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Ice Cream can bring salvation.
Dave Bautista Reminds Us to Appreciate the Simple Things
Sometimes all you need in life is a boat, a bundle of Disney services and an endless supply of streaming puns.
Popeyes Makes “Piece” With Its Chicken Rivals
This new campaign strikes a different chord from the aggressive and combative strategies taken during the chicken war.
Good Catch Teases Subway with their Tuna-Free Tuna Sandwich
With the legitimacy of Subway tuna being questioned, Good Catch thought it was a good time to showcase their own tuna-free tuna sandwich.
Official Olympics Timekeeper Honors its Host Country
Omega Timing created a beautiful ad where Olympics and Japanese culture merge across screens, and it blew us away.
Uber Unites Under the Tagline “Go Get It”
Aired during the Olympics opening ceremony, this new Uber ad unites every service under the tagline “Go Get It”.
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics – Marketing in a New World
Keep up with the 2021 Tokyo Olympics here on Speaking Human!
The Rock’s Tequila Hits the Road in its Cocktail Tour Bus
The Rock’s tequila brand Termana Tequila is traveling across the U.S. in its tour bus called the Mana Mobile.
Disney Updates the Jungle Cruise Ride Ahead of Movie Premiere
Disneyland has updated their Jungle Cruise ride just ahead of the movie release! Check it out and find all of the movie’s Easter eggs!
And the Award for “Most Unique Vaccine Ad” Goes To…
The PSA “Vax That Thang Up” went viral in an instant, quickly becoming one of the most widely discussed vaccine ads in the entire pandemic.
Kellogg’s Boxes Designed for the Blind Mark a New Chapter in Packaging
Kellogg’s new European packaging creates accessibility for blind individuals, and may spark broader change.
Heinz Takes the Lead on a Hot Dog Revolution
Heinz leads the way with their new campaign calling on hot dog and bun companies to coordinate their packaging efforts.
Nintendo Switch – Standing All on its Own
Nintendo announced their new Switch version – The OLED Model. Optimizing portable features, playing on the go is better than ever.
The Olympic Road Trip – Coming To a City Near You
NBC Olympics is celebrating the beginning of the games with a road trip across America, transporting a statue of the Olympic Rings from city to city.
What Song Does Your Favorite Celebrity Love? Beats By Dre Lets You Know
Beats By Dre launched a new campaign that brings us back to the reason we buy headphones—for intimacy with our music.
Aruba, Jamaica, Marriott Wants to Take Ya
Marriott launches their new campaign “The Power of Travel”, encouraging people to emerge from their shells and see the world again.
Chipotle’s Burrito Bowls Race Online for Prizes
Chipotle promotes the update to their rewards program with a racing game featuring burritos and race cars!
Feeling Good About our Top 3 Cannes Lions Champions
Take a trip with us as we review the Cannes Lions winners and pick our 3 favorites of the bunch.
Hyundai Celebrates Getting a New Dog – A Robot Dog
Getting a new dog is always an exciting experience. Hyundai celebrates its new pooch – Spot the robot-dog – following their acquisition of Boston Dynamics.
Happy Gilmore 25th Anniversary Sees Shooter McGavin Finally get his Golden Jacket
Chris McDonald reprises his iconic role from Happy Gilmore to promote the film’s 25th anniversary and a partnership with Adidas and Extra Butter.
PAC-MAN Gobbles Up Nostalgia in Pizza Hut Partnership
Iconic video game character PAC-MAN partners with Pizza Hut in a campaign that lets you play the classic arcade game on a pizza box!
Capital One Features “Schitt’s Creek” Stars in a Father’s Day Themed Ad
The new Capital One ad “Dad Mode” features stars from Schitt’s Creek in a Father’s Day themed spot focused on car purchases.
Apple Embraces Privacy and Trust of Its Users
The new Apple campaign centered around privacy released an ad demonstrating the discomfort of overbearing data tracking and the chance to be free of it.
Mr. Peanut Rocks His New Style Before Brand Sale to Hormel
The refreshed Mr. Peanut makes his debut in a new campaign as Planters prepares for its sale to Hormel Foods.
Pepsi Looks Forward to the Mess of Post-Pandemic Life
Reflecting on the mess of social gatherings before the pandemic, Pepsi paints a picture of a wonderful messy future.
Guinness Reminds Us What We’ve Been Missing
The beer company has launched a new campaign with moments and scenery that remind viewers of the iconic beverage.
Discovery Aims at Attracting Advertisers
Hot off the heels of a massive merger with Warner Media, the digital media company Discovery finds itself in the spotlight.
Hotels.com Mascot Captain Obvious Encourages us to “Practice Safe Booking”
These ads help viewers remember the product by connecting each service to a joke they might share with friends.
Hiking App “AllTrails” Launches First Ever Ad Campaign
Popular hiking app AllTrails finally decided to put itself out into the world with a brand new ad campaign.