Ads of the Week: Spotify Wrapped returns and Arsenal re-sign Ray Parlour
There’s also a beautiful spot from Patrón that uses music to spotlight handcrafted tequila process and Aldi kicks off Christmas in the US with a new cast of characters.
Spotify Wrapped 2022 / Spotify
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This week, Spotify Wrapped returned with new interactive activations, Arsenal re-signed Ray Parlour as creative director in mockumentary and Erste Bank’s animated Christmas spot touched on the energy crisis.
Spotify: Wrapped by Spotify
The streaming platform has introduced playful features this year, including a massive OOH crossword in LA.
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Arsenal: Ray Parlour, Creative Director by Weirdo
Arsenal FC has created a tongue-in-cheek ad and transformed fan favorite Ray Parlour (AKA ‘The Romford Pelé’) into a fashion industry creative.
Erste Bank: Believe In Christmas by Believe In Christmas
The Vienna-based banking group has become well-known for its annual festive campaigns, earning many views and awards.
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Patrón: Our Hands by Mullenlowe Los Angeles
Patrón highlights artisans including a jimador and tahona miller, plus various fermenters, distillers and bottlers in this ad.
Aldi: Twas the Night by Leo Burnett
The German supermarket chain has launched its first-ever Christmas ad in the US, featuring a host of new characters.
Outback Steakhouse: Destroy the Evidence by Mischief
Netflix and Outback Steakhouse have teamed up to promote two onions. Yes, you read that right.
Montefiore-Einstein: Caring Makes Magic by Alto New York
Nearly three minutes of holiday delight offer dual storylines and one important message in this festive spot.
Pepsi: This One is a Dirty Soda, Santa by Pepsi
With the holidays just around the corner, Pepsi, Lindsay Lohan and Santa invite fans to try a naughty new twist on an old tradition: instead of milk and cookies, try ’pilk and cookies.’
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