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Iconic Ducks: Authenticity and Brand Assets Drive Lasting Ads

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People Mentioned

  • Dave Thomas - Founder of Wendy's, mentioned in the context of the brand's original attributes.
  • Clara Peller - Actress known for the "Where's the Beef?" Wendy's advertising campaign.
  • Sydney Sweeney - Actress mentioned in the context of American Eagle's successful consumer targeting.

Organizations & Institutions

  • Advertising Week - The global events platform where the podcast's content originates, and also the producer of the "Uncommon Thinking" podcast.
  • MarketCast - The company that led the panel discussion and whose "natural exposure database" was referenced for analyzing advertising effectiveness.
  • Diageo - A company where one of the panelists previously worked, mentioned in the context of learning from global campaigns.
  • HP - A company represented by one of the panelists, discussed for its "all-in plan" product.
  • Wendy's - A fast-food chain represented by one of the panelists, discussed for its iconic campaigns and social media strategy.
  • American Eagle - A brand mentioned as an example of successful consumer targeting.
  • Cracker Barrel - A brand mentioned as an example of unsuccessful consumer targeting.
  • Geico - An insurance company mentioned for its recognizable brand icon.
  • Apple - A technology company mentioned for its distinctive and recognizable logo.
  • McDonald's - A fast-food chain mentioned as Wendy's main competitor.
  • DoorDash - A food delivery platform mentioned in the context of Wendy's engagement strategies.
  • Coca-Cola - A brand mentioned in the context of a panelist's experience leading accounts.
  • Adidas - A brand mentioned in the context of a panelist's experience leading accounts.
  • Pernod Ricard - A brand mentioned in the context of a panelist's experience leading accounts.
  • Spectrum - A large client mentioned by one of the panelists.

Websites & Online Resources

  • advertisingweek.com/podcasts - Where listeners can find more podcasts from Advertising Week, including AW360.

Other Resources

  • Dawn advertising campaign with ducks - An advertising campaign featuring ducks, first introduced in 2008-2009, highlighted as a case study for its lasting impact and consumer recognition, especially after the BP oil spill.
  • "Where's the Beef?" - An iconic Wendy's advertising campaign from the past, referenced as a successful example of emotional storytelling and brand relevancy.
  • Wendy's Biggie Bag creative - A Wendy's campaign focused on providing value, demonstrating evolving creative manifestations based on consistent consumer insights.
  • Wendy's Hot and Crispy Fry Guarantee creative - A Wendy's advertising campaign that utilized storytelling to address a consumer pain point and guarantee product quality.
  • HP All-in Plan - HP's product offering that includes a printer, ink delivery, and support, discussed as an example of solving a relevant consumer problem.
  • AI PCs - A current trend in the PC market, mentioned to illustrate the challenge of brand differentiation when many brands adopt the same messaging.
  • Wendy's social media presence (Fortnite, Twitch, Snapchat) - Discussed as an example of a brand leveraging various social platforms and gaming environments for engagement.

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