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Gamified Burger Ads

This Call of Duty & Carl's Jr. Ad Promotes the Duo's Ultimate Care Package

— October 30, 2015 — Lifestyle
This action-packed ad for Carl's Jr. and Call of Duty's promotes the duo's new collaborative 'Ultimate Care Package.' The ad also takes place inside a video game. The recent brand collaboration between the burger joint and the video game franchise created a new Carl's Jr. meal. The meal offers guests the chance to win prizes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.

In order to directly convey this message, the commercial takes place inside the action-packed Black Ops video game. As guns are being fired and bombs are exploding, a Carl's Jr. employee enters the scene and brings one of the players an Ultimate Care Package. The player instantly wins a "custom in-game weapon camo," which transforms his gun into a wild shade of red camouflage.

The exciting commercial is able to promote both brands is a cohesive and humorous way. The message is conveyed and the audience is highly entertained.
Trend Themes
1. Gamified Advertising - Opportunity for brands to create interactive and immersive ad experiences within video games.
2. Collaborative Brand Partnerships - Opportunity for brands to join forces and create unique and exclusive offers to attract consumers.
3. In-game Rewards and Prizes - Opportunity for brands to use in-game rewards as a promotional strategy to engage gamers and drive sales.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Opportunity for fast food chains to leverage gaming platforms to reach a tech-savvy audience and drive traffic to their restaurants.
2. Video Games - Opportunity for video game publishers to collaborate with brands and create in-game content and rewards to enhance player experiences and generate additional revenue.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Opportunity for advertising agencies and marketing firms to develop innovative ad campaigns that integrate gaming elements to captivate and entertain audiences.
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