To appeal to a new generation of consumers, companies are experimenting with different brand representatives, some of which defy category norms and others that are not actually human at all. With a different ambassador or spokesperson, brands have the potential to reach and engage consumers as never before.
At the same time a number of beauty brands that produce nail polish, skincare and a variety of other cosmetics are now welcoming male brand ambassadors, a range of other brands are experimenting with entirely digital brand representatives that are computer-generated or powered by AI capabilities.
To kick off the launch of a new crossover menu item, KFC recently welcomed Cheetos' Chester Cheetah to take on the role of its iconic Colonel Sanders mascot.
16 Unconventional Brand Representatives
From Crossover QSR Mascots to Male Nail Polish Ambassadors:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 28, 2019 — Marketing

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Male Cosmetic Ambassadors
Manny Gutierrez Will Be Maybelline's First Male Beauty Representative

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Personified Brand Avatars
The 3D Virtual Fashion Avatar 'Daisy' Helps Consumers Connect with YOOX

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Millennial-Targeted CGI Mascots
KFC Colonel Sanders is Now a Digital Influencer on Instagram
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Fictitious Brand-Representing Influencers
Lil Wavi is a Digital Human with a Scandalous Attitude
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AI Brand Spokespersons
SK-II's 'Yumi' is an AI-Powered Digital Human Ambassador
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Mature Cosmetic Ambassadors
CoverGirl's Newest Ambassador is 69-Year-Old Maye Musk
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Digital Influencer Fashion Collaborations
Lil Miquela Showcases an Exclusive T-Shirt by Barneys
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Virtual Luxury Fashion Models
Balmain's 'Virtual Army' Features Diverse CGI Supermodels
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Chic Hyper-Realistic Digital Avatars
Bermuda is the Fully Digitized Entity Behind @Bermudaisbae
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Virtual Influencer Footwear Campaigns
Ugg's 40th Anniversary Campaign Stars CGI Model Lil Miquela
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Crossover QSR Mascots
Chester Cheetah is the New Face of KFC, Taking on the Role of the Colonel
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Male Nail Polish Ambassadors
Jonathan Van Ness of 'Queer Eye' is Essie’s First Male Ambassador
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Emu Insurance Mascot Ads
Liberty Mutual Insurance's 'The Board' Ad Features LiMu Emu
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Male Skincare Ambassadors
Jonathan Van Ness is the Face of Biossance's Squalane Skincare
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Canine Brand Ambassadors
BUSH'S Spokes-Dog Duke Now Has His Own Instagram Account
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Gender Barrier-Breaking Colonels
Reba McEntire is the First Female to Play KFC's Colonel Sanders
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Gigi Hadid x Havaianas Lead The Flip-Flop Comeback
Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories
Loungefly Collaborated on Officially Licensed KFC Products
Reimagined Fast Food Mascots
Hello Kitty and McDonald's Join on Refreshed Mascot Characters
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Marshmallow-Inspired Beauty Collabs
Jet-Puffed & Taste Beauty Made Eye Gels & Scented Face Masks
Authenticity-Centric Beauty Series
Sephora Adds to Its 'We Belong to Something Beautiful' Campaign
Familiar Free-From Snack Products
Simply Snacks is Debuting Four New Product Varieties
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Vibrant Soda-Inspired Footwear
HEYDUDE Launched a Coca-Cola Collection Featuring Diet Coke
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Nostalgic Nugget Trucks
KFC's Sauce Serve Truck Lets Fans Dress Their Own Saucy Nuggets
Empowering Makeup Brand Campaigns
JuJu Watkins Stars in NYX Professional Makeup’s New Campaign
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Sportswear Retailer Partnerships
Target and Champion Announced a Multi-Year Partnership
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Snackable Fashion Statements
QDOBA Debuts a Bold Look at New York Fashion Week
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
Springtime Chocolate Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen x Hershey’s Nail Polishes are Ready for Easter
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Candy-Branded Video Game Partnerships
The Mentos Fizzookas Rocket Debuted on Fortnite Creative
Snack-Inspired Backpacks
The CHEETOS x Sprayground Backpack Collab is Functional
Denim Brand Relaunch Ambassadors
Cheap Monday Enlists Nessa Barrett for the Official Re-Launch
Pop Culture-Inspired Beverage Campaigns
Accelerator Active Energy Partners with Travis Kelce
Nostalgic Snack-Inspired Accessories
Typo Creates a Unique Capsule Honoring Pepsi and Cheetos
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Celebrity-Backed Beauty Partnerships
Rabanne Named Singer Troye Sivan Its Makeup Brand Ambassador
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Branded Christmas Ornaments
Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich Ornament Brings Heat and Holiday Cheer
Re-Energized Snack Campaigns
J.M. Smucker Co Introduced the ‘Speakie Snackie’ Campaign
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Adorable Pet Campaigns
Purina's Latest Contest Searches for 'Chief Snuggle Officers'
Characterized Haircare Campaigns
NEXXUS Debuts 'The Style Swap' Campaign Starring Lindsay Lohan
Cartoon-Celebrating Snack Branding
Popchips and The Garfield Movie Partnered for New Branding
Sleek Cozy Footwear Rebrandings
The Refreshing UGG Rebranding Brings the Name to New Heights
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
Subway Introduces a Limited-Edition Line of Streetwear
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails
The imPRESS x Kate Spade Collection is Limited-Edition
Vivaciously Redefined Car Brands
Jaguar Debuts its 'Copy Nothing' Campaign
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Singer-Collaborative Hair Campaigns
Sabrina Carpenter Named as Redken's First Global Ambassador
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
QSR-Backed Collectible Deals
KFC China Introduces a Blind Box Collaboration with POP MART's Dimoo
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Redesigned Sports Drinks
BODYARMOR Debuts a New Visual Identity and its 'Choose Better' Campaign
Pet Brand Influencer Campaigns
Cult Food Science & Further Foods Boost Visibility of Noochies!
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Nail Polish Restaurant Partnerships
OPI and Wingstop Partnered to Encourage Manicures and Snacking
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Condiment-Inspired Manicures
Hellmann's Chipotle Mayonnaise Dressing Inspired the Mayo Mani
Video Game-Themed Candy Branding
The Hershey Company and Nintendo Announced a New Partnership
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! Campaign
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Celebrity-Starring Super Bowl Ads
Taco Bell Recruits Doja Cat for its New Super Bowl Advertisement
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Gen Z-Targeted Snack Puffs
These Cheetos Snacks are Arriving in the UK with New Branding
Actress Lip Color Campaigns
The Tom Ford Runway Lip Color Collection is Angelina Jolie-Approved
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
High-Fashion Press-On Nails
Prabal Gurung x KISS Brings Runway Style to Everyday Looks
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Official Mascot Manicures
gel by essie is the Nail Polish Partner of the New York Liberty
QSR Fashion Capsules
The KFC X BOXLUNCH Collection Captures the Essence of a Fried Chicken Legacy
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
QSR Eyewear Capsules
KFC x Shady Rays Launched a Unique Three-Piece Collection
Football Athlete-Headed Footwear Campaigns
HEYDUDE and Travis Hunter Launch Unlike Anything
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
QSR X-Ray Campaigns
KFC Spain Presents a Chicken X-Ray Campaign to Combat a Stigma
Snack Artwork Auctions
Inspired by a Viral Art Sale, Cheetos Listed Mischief by Chester on eBay
Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models
Clints Introduces the Oasis Wild-Cats Sneaker Model
Celebrity-Backed Colognes
Montblanc has chosen John Legend as the Ambassador for its New Line
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Personal Break-Emphasizing Campaigns
KIT KAT® Strives to Protect Personal Breaks at Any Cost
Branded Citizen Naturalization Campaigns
Heinz Has Launched Reviews for Naturalization
Snack-Branded Beverage Cups
bp and Frito-Lay North America Collaborated for Drink Cup Branding
Savory Bear-Shaped Potato Snacks
Pom-Bear Snacks Introduced New Flavors and Branding
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Multi-Brand Apparel Lines
Target Taps Champion for an Expansive Apparel and Accessories Collection
Collegiate Athlete-Supporting Brands
C4 Energy Signs 128 Collegiate Basketball Players
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Fun-Loving Mascots
HI-CHEW's New Mascot, Chewbie, is an Instigator of Fun
Empowering Youth-Focused Branding Initiatives
SunCandy™ Citrus Partners with Hallie Clarke
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Ayurvedic-Based Haircare Campaigns
Kareena Kapoor Khan Announced as a Fable & Mane Ambassador
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Personality-Packed Snack Filters
Jack Link's Created Bold "Flavor Filters" for Gen Z Job Seekers
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Chip Brand-Inspired Apparel
Lay's Partners with HUEMN to Create a Co-Branded Merchandise Capsule
Eye-Catching Value Crisp Branding
Discos Snacks are Introducing New Branding for its PMP Products
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Celebrity Super Bowl Commercials
NYX Makeup and Cardi B Debut Their First Super Bowl Commercial
Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives
The AmLactin x Kerasal #UnsexyDesignChallenge is Cheeky
Athlete-Centric Cosmetics Partnerships
Sarah Nurse Becomes Revlon's First Canadian Ambassador
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Nutrition-Focused Cereal Branding
The Cheerios Range is Showcasing New Branding in the UK
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
TV Personality-Backed Promotions
Dominos Taps Simon Cowell for its New Marketing Campaign
Supply Chain Inclusivity Campaigns
PepsiCo's 'She is PepsiCo' Campaign Celebrates Women
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her Campaign
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador
Flavor-Focused Snack Lines
Changqu and emoji Debut a New Healthy Snack Line for Chinese Consumers