French Fast-Food Wars

New McDonald's Timber Vs Farmer Campaign Competes for Supremacy

A battle of epic proportions is breaking out—Timber Vs Farmer, who will concur and be the next new McSandwich ad inspiration? The Timber Vs Farmer ad is produced by TBWA and is a Paris-created commercial showcasing several comical and stereotypical situations in which each of the combatants—one lumberjack, one farmer -- is fighting it out to become the new McSandwich mascot.

McDonalds has an illustrious history in advertising and branding; according to several interdependent studies, Ronald McDonald and/or the golden arches are some of the earliest and most recognizable symbols in the world. The Timber Vs Farmer ad continues the tradition by appealing to funny bones everywhere.

Fast-food Advertising Battles
The Timber Vs Farmer campaign is an example of how fast-food chains are competing in the advertising world, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in marketing strategies.
Humorous Marketing Tactics
The comical situations portrayed in the Timber Vs Farmer ad highlight the trend of humorous marketing tactics that can capture the attention of customers and generate brand recognition.
Stereotyped Character Personas
The lumberjack and farmer personas in the Timber Vs Farmer campaign exemplify a trend in using stereotyped character personas to create memorable advertising campaigns.

Industries Being Reshaped

Fast-food Industry
The fast-food industry is constantly evolving and adapting new marketing techniques like those seen in the Timber Vs Farmer campaign to stay ahead in a highly competitive market.
Advertising Industry
The use of humorous and stereotyped character personas in advertising campaigns, as seen in the Timber Vs Farmer campaign, offers an opportunity for disruption in the advertising industry by creating new and unconventional advertising strategies.
Branding Industry
The Timber Vs Farmer campaign highlights the importance of branding in the fast-food industry and creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in brand recognition and loyalty.
SCORE
3.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 36%
Activity 54%
Freshness 8%

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