# Comedian-Backed Canned Soup Ads Mindy Kaling Stars in a New Campbell's Well Yes! Campaign By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-yes References: [adweek](https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/campbells-taps-mindy-kaling-to-convince-people-that-canned-soup-can-be-healthy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Adfreak+%28Adfreak%29) & [campbells](https://www.campbells.com/well-yes/) Well Yes! Soups, a [Campbell's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-safari) brand, launched a marketing campaign that aims to show consumers that its [canned soup products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-and-the-pokemon-company) not only taste great, but are good for you. The short ad spotlights actor, writer, and comedian Mindy Kaling, who speaks to the healthy and simple ingredients that are featured in the different canned soups. The ads were debuted on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-3), connected TV, and through online videos—with the 15 second clip quickly breaking down the key ingredients with a dual-panel video that shows them beside the prepared soups. CMO Linda Lee spoke to Kaling's inclusion in the campaign, stating "Mindy Kaling truly embodies the values that drive our brand: positivity, transparency and a brightness," and "Well Yes! targets people with a positive outlook on life, and Mindy is just that." Image Credit: Campbell Soup Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity-endorsed Food Products:** Brands can leverage celebrity partnerships to promote their product and appeal to a broader audience. - **Social Media Marketing Campaigns:** Companies can optimize their marketing efforts by creating engaging social media content to reach their target market. - **Healthy Food Products:** The health-conscious consumer market presents a growth opportunity for companies to innovate and create healthier options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can benefit from creating healthier options and partnering with celebrities to promote their products. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can capitalize on the popularity of celebrity endorsements to promote their products and expand their target audience. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can assist clients in creating engaging social media content and utilizing celebrity partnerships to improve marketing efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Veggie Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-safari.md) - [Premium Instant Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-instant-soups.md) - [Comedic Gut Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gut-gap.md) - [Spice-Imbued Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-spicy-condensed-soups.md) - [Nostalgic TV Bakery Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-for-your-favorites-meal.md) - [Restaurant-Ready Soup Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-reserve-soups.md) - [Beer-Infused Soup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-chunky-x-pabst-blue-ribbon.md) - [Global Cuisine Canned Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amys-kitchen-organic-soups.md) - [Soup-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-scented-candles.md)