Glow-in-the-Dark Smiles

Colgate Junior Lights Up the Neighborhood

Colgate Junior promotes its super white and bright smile effect with these ads that show the kids’ smiles glowing in the dark.

I particularly love the ‘hide and seek’ ad which instantly reveals the hiding place of the smiling kid. The other ad shows a a happy kid on a swing producing a fun photography effect with his bright smile.

The campaign was photographed by Michael Meyersfeld for Young & Rubicam, Johannesburg, South Africa, with chief creative officer Michael Blore, art director Grant Seller and copywriter Eric Wittstock.

Light-up Advertising
Incorporating glow-in-the-dark effects into advertising campaigns to create unique and impactful experiences for customers.
Sensory Marketing
Using a combination of visual and tactile elements in marketing campaigns to engage customers and create a memorable experience.
Child-centered Marketing
Creating marketing campaigns that specifically target children and their interests to build brand loyalty from a young age.

Industries Being Reshaped

Personal Care
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Photography
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Advertising
Incorporating innovative and eye-catching techniques into advertising campaigns is essential for brands looking to make a lasting impression on customers and stand out in a crowded market.
SCORE
1.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 4%
Activity 35%
Freshness 8%

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