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Childish Gambino is adidas Originals' New Brand Ambassador

— September 6, 2018 — Marketing
Last month, adidas Originals tapped into Kylie Jenner for its Falcon campaign and today, the global company brings on Childish Gambino — formerly known as Donald Glover, as a brand ambassador via a cutely animated video announcement.

In July, the musician released two summer-ready tracks, one of which was 'Feels Like Summer.' On September 1st, an animated video was uploaded to accompany the song. The short shows Childish Gambino strolling a neighborhood that is occupied by hip-hop's recognizable faces.

adidas Originals' announcement video borrows the aesthetic of 'Feels Like Summer,' adding extra frames to the animated storyline. The 50-second-long addition shows the artist's character returning home and putting on a pair of adidas-branded sneakers. This is an engaging announcement video because it is literally an extension of pop culture.

Trend Themes

  1. Animated Video Announcements — Opportunity for brands to engage audiences with creative and visually appealing video announcements.
  2. Brand Ambassadors — The use of influential celebrities and musicians to promote a brand and reach new audiences.
  3. Pop Culture Extensions — Creating content that aligns with popular culture to generate buzz and connect with target consumers.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Fashion brands can use animated video announcements and brand ambassadors to capture the attention of trend-conscious consumers.
  2. Entertainment — Entertainment companies can leverage animated video announcements and pop culture extensions to create engaging and shareable content.
  3. Marketing and Advertising — Marketing agencies can help brands incorporate animated video announcements and brand ambassadors into their promotional strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
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