Paper Meal Ads

The Maggi Seasoning Campaign States That It "Makes Yummy, Not Dummy"

The Maggi Seasoning campaign is hilarious if only for its tag line, "Makes yummy, not dummy." A sauce to enhance the flavor of every meal, if not used, the food could easily taste like paper. This is illustrated by the use of actual paper food. Colorfully realistic, the dishes drive home the point that there is more to a tasty meal than the food itself.

Conceived and executed by Grey, an ad agency based in Indonesia, the Maggi Seasoning campaign takes cues from the current fad of artistically fake foods. Art directed by Yohanes Chayadi with creative direction by Randy Rinaldi, the images were digitally created by artist Heru Suryoko and shot by photographer Artli Ali. Writer Bramuhadi Satria came up with the copy.

Artificial Food Advertising
Opportunity for companies to promote their food and seasoning products with artistically fake representations of food.
Humorous Marketing Campaigns
Opportunity for companies to create funny and memorable ads that showcase their product's unique qualities.
Food Flavor Enhancement
Opportunity for companies to innovate in the area of food seasonings and flavors to enhance overall dining experiences.

Who This Affects Most

Advertising
Industry that can benefit from creating eye-catching food ads that convey a message in a humorous and creative way.
Food and Beverage
Industry that can benefit from creating and promoting food seasonings and flavor enhancers that improve the taste of meals.
Graphic Design
Industry that can benefit from creating artistically fake depictions of food to enhance ad campaigns.
SCORE
2.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 26%
Activity 34%
Freshness 8%