Legendary Ingredient Ads

These McDonald's Ads Cleverly Compare Food Ingredients to Legendary Stars

Keeping with McDonald's latest decision to opt for simpler packaging design, the fast-food giant recently released these witty McDonald's ads that compare the necessary qualities that make legendary movie stars with the fresh ingredients in a Big Mac.

In these minimalist blue and red print ads, McDonald's attempts to create a parallel between a legendary film star, like Marilyn Monroe, and the iconic Big Mac sandwich. The fast-food giant illustrates a simple list to show the ingredients needed for Marilyn Monroe's legend's look -- such as a subway vet, white dress, pin-up look and blonde hair -- alongside the fresh ingredients in a Big Mac. Each ad features the to-the-point caption, "Know the ingredients, know the legend." By openly listing the simple ingredients in a Big Mac, McDonald's hopes to prove the brand's freshness mission statement.

Minimalist Food Ads
Opportunity for restaurants to create minimalist ads that better illustrate their brand missions.
Parallel Ingredient Comparison
Opportunity for food brands to create parallel comparisons between legendary celebrities and the ingredients in their products.
Simpler Packaging Design
Opportunity for fast-food chains to adopt simpler and minimalist packaging designs.

Sectors Adopting This

Fast Food Industry
Fast-food chains can create witty ads that highlight the freshness of their ingredients to attract customers.
Advertising Industry
Advertising agencies can experiment with parallel comparisons between celebrities and brands to create effective ads.
Packaging Industry
Packaging companies can offer minimalist packaging designs to food and beverage brands for a clean and modern look.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 11%
Activity 31%
Freshness 8%