One way to capture consumer attention is through amplifying brand rivalries. Surely, the increase of conflict facilitates an attention-captivating stunt that amuses, delights and even motivates a laugh.
As companies are aware of the benefits of calling out their competitors, many brand rivalries are propelled to the forefront in the marketing world. Some of them enjoy a continuous run. An example of this would be McDonald's and Burger King who have been calling each other out through billboards, social media platforms, and even their own menus — a marketing stunt from Burger King resulted in the 'Not Big Macs' menu feature.
Another way to illuminate brand rivalries in a substantial way is by introducing value. Pizza Hut, for example, released an AR-powered app earlier this year which allowed consumers to scan deals from competitors and have Pizza Hut best them.
14 Bold Marketing Brand Rivalries
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Swapped Logo Aesthetics
As a Bizarre Marketing Stunt, CDA Swaps the Logos of Big-Name Brands
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Daring Brand Call-Out Ads
This Skechers Ad Takes a Risk as It Trolls the Nike NCAA Malfunction
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Playful Brand Rivalries
The McDonald's vs Burger King Strategy is Quite Entertaining for Consumers
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Humorous Streaming Service Billboards
Tubi's Cheeky Campaign Targets Paid Streaming Services
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AR Ad-Destroying Apps
Burger King's 'Burn That Ad' Rewards Users for Destroying Competitors' Ads
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Purposefully Misleading Burger Promotions
The Whopper Detour Sends Consumers to McDonald's
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Rebellious Sport-Related Contests
Volvo's Super Bowl Contest Prompts One Not to Watch the Event
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Mocking Burger Campaigns
Burger King Mocks McDonalds with The Not Big Macs Menu Feature
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Humorous Playlist Marketing Stunts
Sonos' Welcome to the Party Playlist Was Directed at Its Rival
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Fast Food Rivalry Mixtapes
Wendy's Released Songs About Competitors McDonald's and Burger King
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Cheeky Call-Out Laptop Ads
Microsoft Commissions a Guy Named 'Mac Book' for Its New Commercial
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Humorous Flame Grill Ads
Burger King's Flame Grilled Ads Make Fun of Former McDonald's Executives
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Deal-Swapping AR Apps
Pizza Hut's Deal Jacker Scans & Replaces Deals by Competitors
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Sporty Trash-Talking Sympathy Cards
You Can Now Send Powerade's Sympathy Cards to Your Friends
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