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Buzzing Wings, Recycled Cars & Candy Chemistry

Bees on wings, trashy cars, and a serotonin snack.

Welcome back to your daily marketing swipe file. The best ads, served fresh daily, and as tasty as your favorite slice of pepperoni pizza. 🍕 Let’s dig in.

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Buzz-Worthy Bites’ — KFC

  • What’s happening: A person in a full beekeeper suit is diving into KFC Hot Wings with Honey Mustard Sauce, as real bees buzz around, clearly attracted to the sweet stuff.

  • Why it’s awesome: It's pure genius! By literally having bees flock to the wings, the ad hilariously emphasizes the "honey" in their honey mustard, making the flavor undeniable.

Sweet Science, Sweet Mood’ — Chupa Chups

  • What’s happening: Chupa Chups cleverly reconstructs the serotonin molecule using their lollipops, playfully suggesting candy is key to a good mood.

  • Why it’s awesome: It ingeniously visualizes the brand as a direct pathway to happiness, turning complex chemistry into a delightfully simple, sugary insight.

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The Best Kind Of Trash Talk’ — Volvo

  • What’s happening: A crumpled plastic bottle shaped like a car anchors a bold claim: "VOLVOS ARE RUBBISH." Beneath, a smaller note clarifies Volvo's goal to integrate 25% recycled plastic in cars by 2025.

  • Why it’s awesome: It masterfully reclaims a negative term, turning "rubbish" into a positive statement about sustainability. This daring, self-aware wordplay perfectly embodies their eco-mission with memorable wit.

    ‘Airline Rules Apply… To Your Dishes!’ — Kit Kat

  • What’s happening: An Ecover billboard cleverly uses carry-on luggage packed with dishes to illustrate the perfect dishwasher load, reminding us that "if it's not full, it's wasteful."

  • Why it’s awesome: It turns a mundane chore into a universally relatable travel dilemma—fitting everything in! This genius analogy makes resource efficiency engaging, memorable, and effortlessly drives home Ecover’s eco-conscious message with a wink.

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Face ID: Identity Denied’ — Soar

  • What’s happening: A phone screen shows a child’s face with a "Face Not Recognised" alert. Copy questions if your child feels like a stranger, then directs to youth support services at Soar.ie.

  • Why it’s awesome: It brilliantly uses a relatable tech glitch—Face ID failure—to symbolize the profound alienation many teens feel, turning a digital hiccup into a poignant call to action.

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That’s a wrap! We hope these bold, fun, and inspiring ads gave you your daily dose of creative energy. See you soon for some more best-in-class marketing goodies!

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