To appeal to a new generation of consumers, companies are experimenting with different brand representatives, some of which defy category norms and others that are not actually human at all. With a different ambassador or spokesperson, brands have the potential to reach and engage consumers as never before.
At the same time a number of beauty brands that produce nail polish, skincare and a variety of other cosmetics are now welcoming male brand ambassadors, a range of other brands are experimenting with entirely digital brand representatives that are computer-generated or powered by AI capabilities.
To kick off the launch of a new crossover menu item, KFC recently welcomed Cheetos' Chester Cheetah to take on the role of its iconic Colonel Sanders mascot.
16 Unconventional Brand Representatives
From Crossover QSR Mascots to Male Nail Polish Ambassadors:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 28, 2019 — Marketing
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Male Cosmetic Ambassadors
Manny Gutierrez Will Be Maybelline's First Male Beauty Representative
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Personified Brand Avatars
The 3D Virtual Fashion Avatar 'Daisy' Helps Consumers Connect with YOOX
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Millennial-Targeted CGI Mascots
KFC Colonel Sanders is Now a Digital Influencer on Instagram
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Fictitious Brand-Representing Influencers
Lil Wavi is a Digital Human with a Scandalous Attitude
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AI Brand Spokespersons
SK-II's 'Yumi' is an AI-Powered Digital Human Ambassador
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Mature Cosmetic Ambassadors
CoverGirl's Newest Ambassador is 69-Year-Old Maye Musk
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Digital Influencer Fashion Collaborations
Lil Miquela Showcases an Exclusive T-Shirt by Barneys
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Virtual Luxury Fashion Models
Balmain's 'Virtual Army' Features Diverse CGI Supermodels
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Chic Hyper-Realistic Digital Avatars
Bermuda is the Fully Digitized Entity Behind @Bermudaisbae
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Virtual Influencer Footwear Campaigns
Ugg's 40th Anniversary Campaign Stars CGI Model Lil Miquela
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Crossover QSR Mascots
Chester Cheetah is the New Face of KFC, Taking on the Role of the Colonel
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Male Nail Polish Ambassadors
Jonathan Van Ness of 'Queer Eye' is Essie’s First Male Ambassador
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Emu Insurance Mascot Ads
Liberty Mutual Insurance's 'The Board' Ad Features LiMu Emu
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Male Skincare Ambassadors
Jonathan Van Ness is the Face of Biossance's Squalane Skincare
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Canine Brand Ambassadors
BUSH'S Spokes-Dog Duke Now Has His Own Instagram Account
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Gender Barrier-Breaking Colonels
Reba McEntire is the First Female to Play KFC's Colonel Sanders
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Olympic Gymnast-Backed Cosmetic Brands
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Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Minimalist Snack Range
Frito-Lay Introduces the Simply NKD Line of Dye-Free Doritos and Cheetos
Pop-Star Coffee Partnerships
Dua Lipa Becomes Nespresso's Global Brand Ambassador
Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories
KFC and Loungefly Join Forces on a Collection of Themed Goods
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Star-Studded Brand Campaigns
'Play With Icons' is Redefining Lacoste’s Global Identity
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Custom QSR Fashion
The KFC Tailor Made Couture Turns Fried Chicken Texture into Wearable Design
K-Pop Luxury Fashion Ambassadors
Guess Taps Hyunjin from Stray Kids as Brand Ambassador
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
60s Superhero Cereal Branding
General Mills and Marvel Studios Partnered for Retro Cereal Branding
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Bold Soda Brand Campaigns
This RC Cola Campaign is the Brand's First in 40 Years
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Musician-Supported Cosmetic Brands
M•A•C Welcomes Chappell Roan as a Brand Ambassador
Holiday-Flavored Snack Chips
These PepsiCo Christmas Snacks are Arriving in the UK
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Beauty Retailer IP Collabs
Olive Young Announced the Expansion of Character-Driven Products
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Youth-Oriented Beauty Branding
Avatara Represents a Fresh Approach to Skincare
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Horror Franchise Soda Ranges
These Fanta Sodas Showcase Horror Film Characters
Actress-Supported Footwear Campaigns
Jimmy Choo Partners with Sydney Sweeney on Its New Campaign
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Culturally Provocative Sponsorship Campaigns
La Roche-Posay Debuts the Shadow Sponsor Campaign
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Wellness Influencer-Supported Beauty Brands
Vichy Taps Emily DiDonato as an Ambassador
Cheeky Lip-Gloss Beauty Campaigns
NYX Professional Makeup Launches its 'If You NYX You Know'
K-Beauty Haircare Brand Debuts
Daye Choi Has Announced the Launch of Narka
Celebrity Brand Ambassadorships
UNIQLO Taps Cate Blanchett to Champion Its LifeWear Philosophy
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Expressive Hair Campaigns
Wavytalk's Main Character Hair Campaign Makes Everyday Styles Memorable
Humorous Brand Ambassador Partnerships
KANE Footwear Taps Yeti Boo Fas Its Latest Brand Ambassador
Co-Branded Saucy Lip Balms
Revlon Launched an Exclusive Glass Shine Lip Balm Shade with Guy Fieri
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Hair Hotline Campaigns
The John Frieda Hot Hair Hotline Provides Fast, Fun Solutions
Athletic Beauty Collabs
Rematch Debuts a Cosmetics Partnership a Sportswear Giant
Playful Tomato Athletes
The Heinz National Games Campaign Turns Tomato Stems into Sports Figures
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Chicken QSR-Collaborative Streetwear
ARIES and KFC Launch a Special Fashion Collection
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Influencer-Led Soda Campaigns
The Pepsi MAX Bring Out The Flavour Campaign is Launching in the UK
Influencer-Supported Worldwide Promotional Campaigns
GUESS? Taps Chiara Ferragni for Its Campaign
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Redefined Masculinity Branding
Kotn's 'Tough Guys, Soft Sweaters.' Campaign Stars Danny Trejo
K-Pop Beauty Campaigns
Colgate Featured Icon IU in a New Oral Care Campaign
K-Pop Brand Ambassadorships
Asahi Super Dry Unveiled a Unified Campaign Featuring BLACKPINK
K-Pop Celeb-Supported Beauty Brands
Dr. Althea Taps Jang Wonyoung as Its New Global Ambassador
Actress-Approved Prestigious Beauty Brands
Estée Lauder Taps Daisy Edgar-Jones as Brand Ambassador
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Cleaning Mascot Retirements
Mr. Clean Announced He's Stepping Aside After 68 Years
Fashion Brand Cosmetic Collections
Juicy Couture Beauty Products Come in a Variety of Options
Collaborative Heritage Sneakers
The Coca-Cola × Converse Capsule Nods to Americana Nostalgia
Fashion Week Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal Paris Secured Copenhagen Fashion Week Makeup Exclusivity
Cross-Brand Fashion Collaborations
Anti Social Social Club Partners with KFC, PUMA and Nissan
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Gen Z Snacking Brands
Kfc Malaysia Launches KFC Treats for Young Consumers to Indulge
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Anti-Counterfeit Campaigns
This Vaseline Nigerian Prince Campaign Warns Against Fake Products
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Antiperspirant Sports Partnership Campaigns
Dove X the US Open Launch an Underarm Ambassadorship
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Drumstick-Shaped Lollipops
KFC x Fresquito Has a Coating Reminiscent of Fried Chicken Breading
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Chip-Flavored Condiments
NotMayo Doritos Captures the Taste of a Cheesy Tortilla Chip Snack
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Actress-Supported Luxury Haircare Companies
Kérastase Taps Demi Moore as Its Brand Ambassador
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Divergent Chewing Gum Campaigns
Trident's TriDifferent Inspired Gen Z to Break Away from Sameness
Athlete-Led Marketing Strategies
Forta Cosmetics Uses Athlete Network to Launch Its Setting Spray
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
Better-For-You Snack Branding
Unique Snacks Undergoes Another Brand Update
Nostalgic Brand Ambassador Revivals
Dos Equis Reintroduces the Most Interesting Man in the World
Argentine Entrepreneur Brand Ambassadors
Anastasia Beverly Hills Partners with Antonela Roccuzzo
Gamer-Themed Soda Branding
Fanta and Xbox Partnered for Limited-Edition Pack Designs
Press-On Nails Rebranding Efforts
Kiss Products Inc. Relaunches Under 'NEW. MORE. BETTER.' Banner
Cheeky Trash Bag Ads
Hefty Expands Collaboration with John Cena, the Face of Its Hefty Trash Bags
High-Profile Skincare Launch Parties
Clarins Celebrated Beauty Launch with Maroon 5 and Others
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Snack-Themed Mascot-Inspired Campaigns
The 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Welcomes Prince Cheddward
Cream Cheese Brand Refresh
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Introduces a New Brand Identity
F1 Driver Fashion Ambassadors
Lacoste Named Pierre Gasly as Its Newest Brand Ambassador
Actress Retail Brand Ambassador
Cate Blanchett Named Latest UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador
Celebrity Chef Retailer Snacks
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown and Circle K Announced a Partnership
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Celebratory Beauty Expansion Campaigns
KimChiChic Beauty Celebrates Its Inclusion in Ulta
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Chip-Flavored Nut Snacks
That's Nuts Snack Range Features Many Familiar Flavor Profiles
Plant-Based Cuisine QSR Campaigns
This Burger King UK Campaign Stars Pete Wicks
Black Cherry-Forward Marketing Campaigns
Humantra Celebrates the Return of Its Black Cherry Flavor
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Candy Delivery Campaigns
SKITTLES® Partners with Elijah Wood for a Game Day Spot
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Football-Themed Snack Chips
The Kroger Brand Champion Chip Collection is Ready for Football Season
Hockey Player-Supported Beverage Brands
Chilly Ones Taps Nathan MacKinnon as a Brand Ambassador
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Playfully Branded Skateboarder Partnerships
Kellog's Tony the Tiger Partners with Tony Hawk
Pickle Snack Campaigns
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Returns with Megan Thee Stallion
Chocolate-Branded Bakery Treats
These New In-Store Bakery Treats Have Been Announced by Mars
Luxury Skincare Actress Ambassadors
Clé de Peau Welcomes Nicole Kidman as a Brand Ambassador
Celebrity-Headed Luxury Brands
Christian Louboutin Appoints Jaden Smith as Men's Creative Director
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Cheesy Mayhem Campaigns
Cheetos Named Wednesday's Thing as Its New "Spokeshand"
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Toothpaste-Flavored Ice Creams
KFC Spain and Licor del Polo Junior Launch a New Dessert