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Cheeky Competitor-Costumed Ads

In This Halloween Ad, a Can of Pepsi Dresses Like a Scary Red Soda

— November 3, 2013 — Marketing
This Halloween ad is a clever one that pokes just enough fun at the rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. The ad shows a Pepsi can that is wrapped in a red vampire-like cape that bears the brand name “Cola-Coca.” To really drive home its message, the ad simply reads “We wish you a scary Halloween!” Without saying very much, the ad conveys that this Pepsi can has dressed up as a scary soda for Halloween.

This clever ad was created for Pepsi by ‘Buzz In A Box,’ a Brussels-based ad agency. The Halloween-themed Pepsi ad manages to put out a fun holiday message for consumers, as well as take a jab at one of its biggest competitors with a cheeky sense of humor. It would be just as entertaining to see how Coca-Cola would respond to an ad like this with its own costumed soda.
Trend Themes
1. Competitive Brand Parody - Opportunity for brands to create cheeky and humorous ads that playfully poke fun at their competitors.
2. Holiday-themed Advertising - Potential for brands to create themed advertisements that resonate with consumers during seasonal celebrations.
3. Consumer Engagement Through Humor - Innovation lies in using humor and wit to engage consumers and create memorable advertising campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising Agencies - Opportunity for ad agencies to develop creative and witty campaigns that stand out in the competitive advertising landscape.
2. Beverage Industry - Brands in the beverage industry can explore unconventional advertising approaches to differentiate themselves from competitors.
3. Marketing and Branding - Brands can leverage humor and parody in their marketing strategies to make a lasting impact on consumers.
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