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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Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
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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
Marshmallow-Inspired Beauty Collabs
Jet-Puffed & Taste Beauty Made Eye Gels & Scented Face Masks
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
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
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
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
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
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
K-Pop-Backed Cosmetic Lines
NACIFIC Launches a New Line Inspired by the K-Pop Group ATEEZ
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Cheesy Snack-Inspired Footwear
Cheetos Works with PUMA on the Scoot Zeros Sneakers
Empowering Cosmetics Campaigns
Sephora Canada Launched a New Campaign for Lunar New Year 2024
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
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
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Celebrity-Backed Beauty Partnerships
Rabanne Named Singer Troye Sivan Its Makeup Brand Ambassador
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
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
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
QSR-Collaborative Streetwear Designs
Burger King and FILA Join Forces on a New Collection
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Cartoon-Celebrating Snack Branding
Popchips and The Garfield Movie Partnered for New Branding
Characterized Haircare Campaigns
NEXXUS Debuts 'The Style Swap' Campaign Starring Lindsay Lohan
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
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Beauty Brand-Backed Race Cars
e.l.f. Cosmetics is the Newest Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500
Athletic Nail Polish Ambassadors
Sally Hansen and Jared McCain Partnered to Embrace Individuality
Refreshed Chocolate Bar Logos
Sterling Brands Redesigned its Kit Kat Logo to be Thicker
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Springtime Holiday Cereal Branding
Lucky Charms Limited-Edition Packaging is Here for Spring
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails
The imPRESS x Kate Spade Collection is Limited-Edition
Singer-Collaborative Hair Campaigns
Sabrina Carpenter Named as Redken's First Global Ambassador
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
Pet Brand Influencer Campaigns
Cult Food Science & Further Foods Boost Visibility of Noochies!
Cookies-Inspired Personal Care Lines
Native Unveils a Girl Scouts of the USA Personal Care Line
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Condiment-Inspired Manicures
Hellmann's Chipotle Mayonnaise Dressing Inspired the Mayo Mani
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Video Game-Themed Candy Branding
The Hershey Company and Nintendo Announced a New Partnership
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Dark Skin-Centric Beauty Brands
NaChé Cosmetics Aims to Provide a Positive Beauty Experience
Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! Campaign
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Whisky-Inspired Lipstick Shades
Fireball Debuts the Cinnamon Delight Lipstick for the Super Bowl
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
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Rebranded Spicy Chip Brands
Frito-Lay Announced it is Reviving Flamin' Hot as its Own Brand
Actress Lip Color Campaigns
The Tom Ford Runway Lip Color Collection is Angelina Jolie-Approved
High-Fashion Press-On Nails
Prabal Gurung x KISS Brings Runway Style to Everyday Looks
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
QSR Fashion Capsules
The KFC X BOXLUNCH Collection Captures the Essence of a Fried Chicken Legacy
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
QSR Eyewear Capsules
KFC x Shady Rays Launched a Unique Three-Piece Collection
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
QSR X-Ray Campaigns
KFC Spain Presents a Chicken X-Ray Campaign to Combat a Stigma
Collaborative Candy Apparel
The JCPenney x HARIBO Collection Puts Candy and Branding in Focus
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
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Vegan Beauty Pop-Ups
Kosmo will Debut its Collection of Velvety Lipstick Balms
Interactive Toothpaste Packaging
Bluemarlin Created the Designs for the Colgate Toothpaste Packs
Branded Citizen Naturalization Campaigns
Heinz Has Launched Reviews for Naturalization
Expansive Spicy Snack Rebrands
The Flamin' Hot Brand Branches Off to Perform Standalone
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
Rapper-Themed Terracotta Planters
Chia Pet X Ice Spice Brings an 80s Sensation to a New Generation
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Chocolate-Inspired Nail Polishes
Sally Hansen x Hershey's Kisses Nail Polish is Limited-Edition
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Celebrity Skincare Expansions
Kriti Sanon's Brand Hyphen Expanded Its Line of Skincare Products
Fun-Loving Mascots
HI-CHEW's New Mascot, Chewbie, is an Instigator of Fun
Esports Pet Treat Partnerships
Temptations Connects with Misfits to Launch a New Pilot Program
Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks
Too Yumm! Teams Up with Marvel to Launch a Range of Healthy Snacks
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Multidimensional Press-On Nails
KISS colorFX by imPRESS Has an Eye-Catching, Chrome-Like Effect
Revamped Freshness Platforms
Mars Announces a New Brand Identity for Its Gums and Mints Brands
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
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
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Cheeky Seltzer Campaigns
NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer & Chloe Fineman Team Up for "Keep It Tasty" Campaign
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Eye-Catching Value Crisp Branding
Discos Snacks are Introducing New Branding for its PMP Products
Chip Brand-Inspired Apparel
Lay's Partners with HUEMN to Create a Co-Branded Merchandise Capsule
Expanding Press-On Nail Offerings
KISS and imPRESS Nails Are Available at Shopper's Drug Mart
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Youth Accessory Brand Partnerships
Claire's is Partnering with Walgreens to Expand Retail Presence
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
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
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
Playfully Branded Own-Label Wines
SPAR UK Has Announced a Series of Private Label Wines
Supply Chain Inclusivity Campaigns
PepsiCo's 'She is PepsiCo' Campaign Celebrates Women
TV Personality-Backed Promotions
Dominos Taps Simon Cowell for its New Marketing Campaign
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