{"id":15486,"date":"2022-10-04T15:49:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T22:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/?p=15486"},"modified":"2024-07-26T08:49:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T15:49:10","slug":"the-great-brand-redux-extending-brand-relevancy-through-innovation-and-or-new-audiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/the-great-brand-redux-extending-brand-relevancy-through-innovation-and-or-new-audiences\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Brand Redux: Extending Brand Relevancy Through Innovation and\/or New Audiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>As consumers adjust to a post-pandemic world, marketers are taking the opportunity to spiff up, dust off, refresh their brands and reemerge with new focus and attitude.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/the-great-brand-redux-leveraging-past-campaigns-with-a-new-twist\/\">prior installment<\/a> of the Marketing Master Series, we looked at brands that leveraged past campaigns to connect with today\u2019s complex viewers in an environment with new rules and attitudes. In this installment, two more brand refresh approaches are highlighted. The first look occurs when brands abandon the familiar and find ways to extend the brand\u2019s relevancy through innovation in product, use cases, and\/or communication styles. Then, the other strategy involves older brands branching out to reach and resonate with new audiences segments with targeted messaging and\/or product extensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4ac500;font-size:24px\"><strong>II.&nbsp; Innovation as Brand Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Some mature brands have deliberately attempted to distance themselves from past positioning to highlight new innovations and improvements, or to modernize the perception of viewers with new messaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Jif \u2013 \u201cGladiator School\u201d :15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jif &quot;Gladiator School&quot;\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GI4BojY_33M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In 2021, Jif launched a packaging innovation that made its traditional peanut butter squeezable. In this humorous spoof of a gladiator fight, the brand took a risk by making the characters and visuals the center of the faux violent creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151114\/Jif-Single-Best-Thing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151114\/Jif-Single-Best-Thing.png 512w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151114\/Jif-Single-Best-Thing-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151114\/Jif-Single-Best-Thing-460x320.png 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption><em>[Scores are indexed to one year staples advertising norms.]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In doing so, the brand was able to appeal to younger audiences, while the entertainment value avoided any alienation of older buyers. 56% of viewers indicated a propensity to purchase the brand as a result of the ad, outperforming norms by +6 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151233\/Jif-Gender-Age.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151233\/Jif-Gender-Age.png 512w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151233\/Jif-Gender-Age-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151239\/Jif-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151239\/Jif-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores.png 512w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151239\/Jif-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151239\/Jif-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores-428x320.png 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Jif also abandoned the age-old tagline \u201cChoosy Moms Choose Jif\u201d to a much edgier \u201cThat Jif\u2019ing\u2019 Good.\u201d Viewer comments across ages reflect appreciation for the over the top humor, and the effort to be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cThis was a funny ad and definitely a big departure from the \u201cchoosy moms choose Jif\u201d ads from the past. I like it. Might be a little over the top for a peanut butter ad, though.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><\/em><em>\u201cI think it\u2019s funny and it looks like possibly new packaging. I\u2019m curious how well it functions because peanut butter is very thick. Would try.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Female 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cVery funny, it catches your attention. Comedy is a great tool for advertising. Loved it &#8211; all for a jar of peanut butter\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Female 36-49<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><\/em><em>\u201cFunny and quick, but I remember it better than the rest and now want some peanut butter\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 36-49<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Dawn Powerwash \u2013 \u201cFor More Than Just Dishes\u201d :30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dawn &quot;For More Than Just Dishes&quot;\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1YlZWJd6F1Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Dawn recently launched creative for new Dawn Powerwash &#8211; a more concentrated innovation of the traditional dish soap. The spot highlights a vlogger who finds creative and novel cleaning uses for the product beyond dishes. Women in particular loved this ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151758\/Dawn-Gender-Age.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151758\/Dawn-Gender-Age.png 348w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151758\/Dawn-Gender-Age-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>Scores are indexed to one year household advertising norms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The impact of the balanced innovation in both the product (rated the Single Best Thing about the spot) and the current, Tik-Tok style storytelling resulted in impressive purchase intent (fully 68% of viewers said they were more likely to purchase after seeing the ad).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151905\/Dawn-Signle-Best-Thing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15493\" width=\"387\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151905\/Dawn-Signle-Best-Thing.png 387w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151905\/Dawn-Signle-Best-Thing-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151911\/Dawn-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15494\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151911\/Dawn-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores.png 512w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151911\/Dawn-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151911\/Dawn-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores-427x320.png 427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Not only did consideration crush norms by +12 points, but 38% were <em>much more likely<\/em> to purchase &#8211; a testament to the <em>Prodtastic <\/em>demonstration delivered by the brand, shown by the trust voiced in viewer comments on the ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151956\/Dawn-Emos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151956\/Dawn-Emos.png 512w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151956\/Dawn-Emos-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04151956\/Dawn-Emos-352x320.png 352w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cI have been a customer for many years. I can relate to the ad and felt like it was targeted at me. I was surprised to know that Dawn is able to remove stains from many items. I like that it focused on showing customers how stains are removed. Very informative and different.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Female 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><\/em><em>\u201cI like the influencer creative approach and how it showed her creative way of building the sets, kind of like a behind-the-scenes before the actual commercial which kept me more invested in it instead of chewing me away by just trying to sell me a product\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cYou took a product I was already very familiar with, and in less than a minute, taught me to use it in ways I&#8217;d never considered. I get hit by so much advertising that I tune most of it out, but I actually took something away from this. Great job!\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 36-49<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cI thought this was a really good ad. I love how it was demonstrated and how the \u201cinfluencer\u201d set up was incorporated, it was natural and clever.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Female 36-49<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4ac500;font-size:24px\"><strong>III. Older Products, New Consumers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Another tactic that has been increasingly applied is the use of origin stories\/Nostalgia coupled with modern applications to educate and establish Relevance with a new generation who might be unfamiliar, or not yet considering a long-established brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Polaroid &#8211; \u201cReal Chemistry\u201d 1:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Polaroid &quot;Real Chemistry&quot;\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z4__oiSNxlg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">When launching a new camera version, Polaroid took the opportunity to school (and fascinate) consumers on the technology required to produce an instant photo. With visuals that engagingly portrayed the intersection of art and science, this :60 spot drew in even the youngest of viewers (typically unwilling to sit through long-form creative), many likely previously unaware of the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152522\/Polaroid-Single-Best-Thing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152522\/Polaroid-Single-Best-Thing.png 382w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152522\/Polaroid-Single-Best-Thing-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"356\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152528\/Polaroid-Gender-Age.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152528\/Polaroid-Gender-Age.png 356w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152528\/Polaroid-Gender-Age-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>Scores are indexed to one year technology norms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Viewers connected to the idea of going back to a tangible photograph, which led to an impressive positive purchase intent of 64%. This number is especially impressive for a brand that not too long ago, was deemed outdated and on its way out. Moreover, the Polaroid name was reintroduced, with 85% recalling the brand on an unaided basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152628\/Polaroid-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152628\/Polaroid-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores.png 512w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152628\/Polaroid-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152628\/Polaroid-Purchase-Intent-Percent-Scores-416x320.png 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152634\/Polaroid-Matches.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152634\/Polaroid-Matches.png 400w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152634\/Polaroid-Matches-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04152634\/Polaroid-Matches-281x320.png 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cI think this ad easily captures everything about the brand and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It made me want to go out and buy another Polaroid camera even though I already own one. It made me realize there is still beauty in printed photos, and a moment can live forever in that photograph, and sometimes it&#8217;s better to have a picture to hold than a picture to stare at on a screen.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Female 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cWhen I watched the ad, it made me feel drawn towards the product, especially when it showed the quality of the photos being taken. The quality of the product made me feel as if I wanted to buy the product so that I could capture great moments with the Polaroid in the future.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 16-20<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><\/em><em>\u201cThe visuals and use of color in the ad were the biggest attention-getter in the ad. Also, you think of Polaroid as an antiquity in the photo business, but this ad helped to usher them back into the main discussion.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Lego: \u201cAdults Welcome: Bryce\u201d :30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding-top:56.25%; padding-bottom:40px;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/share\/qsAw\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0; right:0; left:0; bottom:0; width:100%; height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In an interesting twist, Lego recently launched a campaign to attract a different audience than usual &#8211; adults. Exposing the \u2018dirty little secret\u2019 of how the big kid in all of us can benefit from using Legos, and launching during the pandemic when anxiety hit an all-time high, the brand capitalized on an emerging trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">While surprising and confusing to some (<em>WTF<\/em>), by the end of this humorous :30 spot, the brand reminded viewers of the trials of everyday adult life. More importantly, the ad positioned Lego as a <em>Nostalgic<\/em>, yet new zen solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153237\/Lego-Emos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153237\/Lego-Emos.png 499w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153237\/Lego-Emos-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153237\/Lego-Emos-340x320.png 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The ad was well received for all adult age groups (particularly males), and viewer comments confirm that the positive message around adult play was communicated effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"352\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153359\/Lego-Gender-Age.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153359\/Lego-Gender-Age.png 352w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153359\/Lego-Gender-Age-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153406\/Lego-Word-Cloud.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153406\/Lego-Word-Cloud.png 502w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04153406\/Lego-Word-Cloud-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>Scores are indexed to one year toy norms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cGreat ad featuring a product that is relevant to many households. Love the inclusion for adults as many adults love to build lego sets. Definitely made me want to buy more advanced lego sets for the adults in our household to enjoy.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Female 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><\/em><em>\u201cLoved it. First I was a huge legos kid and now as an adult it brought back memories. I think it&#8217;s so great that they show you the possibilities you can build. Also very funny in the beginning, typical stressed adult lol\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 21-35<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cI love Lego already, but this advertisement was extremely inspired. It was funny. It reaches out to stressed out adults with the message that Lego can be used for mindfulness and relaxation.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Female 36-49<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><\/em><em>\u201cIt was funny because we all have days that just aren&#8217;t going right and then there is that little simplicity of a small joy to ease the stress of the day away.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 36-49<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><\/em><em><\/em><em>\u201cI saw an interesting story and I was curious as to where it was going. I&#8217;m glad I watched it because it led to adult Legos. I like that!\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Male 50+<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Next up in our series, we will examine brands leaning on purpose as a means of redefining themselves for newer generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09150206\/Peter-Daboll.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15322 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09150206\/Peter-Daboll.jpeg 341w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09150206\/Peter-Daboll-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09150206\/Peter-Daboll-213x320.jpeg 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">About the Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Daboll has more than 25 years of experience in the science of measuring advertising effectiveness and is a recognized expert in understanding what makes advertising successful. He has spent his career developing and implementing analytical models and testing systems to measure consumer response to advertising. In his current role, Peter Daboll serves as Chief of Strategy and Insights for iSpot.tv after his company, Ace Metrix, was acquired in late 2020. As CEO of Ace Metrix, Mr. Daboll has led the company in developing innovative metrics and methods for helping advertisers make better, more impactful video creative.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As consumers adjust to a post-pandemic world, marketers are taking the opportunity to spiff up, dust off, refresh their brands and reemerge with new focus and attitude. 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