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This Commercial for Bic Pens Aims to Shake Things Up

Bic Pens are among the most popular in the world and this commercial aims at introducing consumers to the Bic 4 Color Pen.

Bic 4 Color Pens allow users to switch back and forth between four different color inks (usually black, red, green and blue). Each of these colors is represented by a man in a full body spandex suit in this commercial. They all sit around a table grouping small marble-sized balls by color. All of a sudden the ground starts shaking and the entire room is being tipped upside down. The camera pulls back and reveals this room is actually inside the pen and the boy using the pen is shaking it while thinking of his answer to a test question.

This commercial finds a unique and subtle way of pointing out Bic 4 Color Pens' most important feature.

Multi-function Pens
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Sectors Adopting This

Stationery and Writing Tools
The stationery and writing tools industry can innovate by developing multi-function pens that offer convenience and versatility to consumers.
Advertising and Marketing
The advertising and marketing industry can innovate by creating unique and memorable ads like the Bic 4 Color Pen commercial which captures consumer attention and increases brand recognition.
Online Retail
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SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 53%
Activity 80%
Freshness 8%

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