For the Adidas Holiday 2012 campaign, the company commissioned Snoop Dogg and David Beckham among others to star in The Cautionary Tale of Ebenezer Snoop. The full film will be released November 26.
The film’s plot is a play on the classic Charles Dickens story ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Snoop Lion plays Ebenezer Scrooge (as Ebenezer Snoop) and is visited by several holiday ghosts. David Beckham plays the ghost of Christmas present, Derrick Rose and Rita Ora play the ghosts of Christmas future and Stan Smith plays the ghost of Christmas past. The star-studded cast also includes Jeremy Scott, Dani Alves, Joe Tsonga, Steve Aoki, Yohan Blake, Andy Murray and Dwight Howard.
At the end of the film, viewers are prompted to create their own story on Facebook based on Ebenezer Scoop.
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The Adidas Holiday 2012 Campaign Boasts Beckham & Snoop Dogg
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Brand Collaborations - Adidas's Holiday 2012 campaign featuring Snoop Dogg and David Beckham showcases the trend of collaborating with popular celebrities to enhance brand image and reach a wider audience.
2. Interactive Advertising - The call to action for viewers to create their own story on Facebook demonstrates the trend of engaging consumers through interactive advertising campaigns.
3. Holiday-themed Marketing - Adidas's use of a Christmas-themed campaign highlights the trend of businesses leveraging seasonal occasions to connect with consumers and create a memorable brand experience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The Adidas Holiday 2012 campaign presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to explore creative collaborations with celebrities and leverage their popularity to attract customers.
2. Advertising - The interactive nature of Adidas's holiday campaign opens up new avenues for advertising agencies to create immersive and engaging experiences for brands and consumers.
3. Retail - Holiday-themed marketing campaigns like Adidas's offer retail companies an opportunity to tap into the festive spirit and drive sales during the holiday season.