Race is a hot button issue, both in America and Germany, so when ALI COLA, a German-based beverage company, wanted to do its part to celebrate equality, they tackled the issue in the most direct way imaginable — skin colored cola. ALI COLA is presenting their soda with a variety of 6 skin colors that …
Edeka’s Christmas Ad Once Again Stirs Up Emotions and it May Be The Worst Mistake
After last year’s dark and emotional Christmas ad with a man faking his own death just to get his children home to visit, Edeka had some big shoes to fill with their new ad this holiday season. The German retailer may have accomplished that needed emotional tug, but some subtle …
Sources: Edeka, The Guardian
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Sources: Adweek
Photo: Jung von Matt via adeevee
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