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Self-Aware Superhero Marketing

Deadopool and Devour Have Come Together for a Humorous Commercial

— April 19, 2018 — Marketing
The recent Deadpool and Devour partnership captures the hilarity of the character in an ad about frozen food. Brand partnerships with superheroes are becoming commonplace in everyday life but in many cases, these ads often come off as clunky or an unnatural fit. However, this recent partnership of Deadpool and Devour seems to find an organic fit together as it celebrates just how absurd a deal between a frozen food company and an anti-hero is.

The short 30-second spot features the Marvel anti-hero showcasing his supermarket-themed dreamscape and finds humor in working the figures character traits, and fourth wall breaking abilities into something unexpectedly clever. Developed by the creative team at Wildness -- the in-house ad agency at Gen-Z multimedia company Awesomeness -- the Deadpool and Devour ad was designed to play on a sense of irony in superhero advertising while using Deadpool's ridiculous personality as a catalyst for comedy.
Trend Themes
1. Superhero-brand Partnerships - The trend of superhero-brand partnerships is growing, providing companies with opportunities to create viral marketing campaigns with established characters.
2. Comedy in Advertising - The use of humor and comedy, as seen in the Deadpool and Devour ad, is becoming a popular trend in advertising as it connects well with audiences and makes the brand more relatable.
3. Fourth Wall Breaking - The use of fourth wall breaking in advertising can lead to unexpectedly clever and memorable ads, as seen in the Deadpool and Devour ad.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can utilize the trend of superhero-brand partnerships to create unique and memorable marketing campaigns, as seen in the Deadpool and Devour ad.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can use their established superhero characters to partner with brands and create new revenue streams through viral marketing campaigns.
3. Advertising Industry - The advertising industry can incorporate humor, comedy, and fourth wall breaking techniques to create more engaging and effective ads that resonate with audiences, as seen in the Deadpool and Devour ad.
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