One way to capture consumer attention is through amplifying brand rivalries. Surely, the increase of conflict facilitates an attention-captivating stunt that amuses, delights and even motivates a laugh.
As companies are aware of the benefits of calling out their competitors, many brand rivalries are propelled to the forefront in the marketing world. Some of them enjoy a continuous run. An example of this would be McDonald's and Burger King who have been calling each other out through billboards, social media platforms, and even their own menus — a marketing stunt from Burger King resulted in the 'Not Big Macs' menu feature.
Another way to illuminate brand rivalries in a substantial way is by introducing value. Pizza Hut, for example, released an AR-powered app earlier this year which allowed consumers to scan deals from competitors and have Pizza Hut best them.
14 Bold Marketing Brand Rivalries
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Swapped Logo Aesthetics
As a Bizarre Marketing Stunt, CDA Swaps the Logos of Big-Name Brands
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Daring Brand Call-Out Ads
This Skechers Ad Takes a Risk as It Trolls the Nike NCAA Malfunction
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Playful Brand Rivalries
The McDonald's vs Burger King Strategy is Quite Entertaining for Consumers
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Humorous Streaming Service Billboards
Tubi's Cheeky Campaign Targets Paid Streaming Services
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AR Ad-Destroying Apps
Burger King's 'Burn That Ad' Rewards Users for Destroying Competitors' Ads
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Purposefully Misleading Burger Promotions
The Whopper Detour Sends Consumers to McDonald's
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Rebellious Sport-Related Contests
Volvo's Super Bowl Contest Prompts One Not to Watch the Event
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Mocking Burger Campaigns
Burger King Mocks McDonalds with The Not Big Macs Menu Feature
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Humorous Playlist Marketing Stunts
Sonos' Welcome to the Party Playlist Was Directed at Its Rival
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Fast Food Rivalry Mixtapes
Wendy's Released Songs About Competitors McDonald's and Burger King
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Cheeky Call-Out Laptop Ads
Microsoft Commissions a Guy Named 'Mac Book' for Its New Commercial
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Humorous Flame Grill Ads
Burger King's Flame Grilled Ads Make Fun of Former McDonald's Executives
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Deal-Swapping AR Apps
Pizza Hut's Deal Jacker Scans & Replaces Deals by Competitors
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Sporty Trash-Talking Sympathy Cards
You Can Now Send Powerade's Sympathy Cards to Your Friends
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Aggressive Athlete Ads
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AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Bold Cuisine-Flavored Chips
HAVOC Snacks Have Arrived in Three Flavors in Canada
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Fast Food Chanting Challenges
McDonald's is Reviving the Big Mac Chant for Younger Generations
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Spicy Co-Branded Mints
Tic Tac and Del Taco Dropped a Spicy Mint Idea on April 1st
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
AR Restaurant Packaging
White Castle Launches a New Augmented Borderland Experience
Pizza Brand Game Promotions
Little Caesars is Once Again Partnering with Call of Duty
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Spicy Consumer-Driven Snacks
These Extra Flamin’ Hot Snacks Come in Three Varieties
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Product Review-Centered Campaigns
Kitchenaid's 'Love the Racks' Campaign Was Written by a Customer
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Spicy Collaborative Fries
Burger King UK Features the 'Doritos Extra Flamin' Hot Chicken Fries'
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Fan-Inspired Mini-Films
Battle For Heinz is a 20-Second Blockbuster Based on a Fan Tweet
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Local Restaurant Campaigns
PEPSI X Kelly Rowland Present the Local Eats Better With Pepsi Program
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Imaginative Condiment Campaigns
Heinz's 'You Can Already Taste It' Features a "No Taste Test"
Rebranded Spicy Chip Brands
Frito-Lay Announced it is Reviving Flamin' Hot as its Own Brand
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Supplement Brand Partnerships
RYSE as Partnered with Bodybuilding.com to Expand Its Reach
QSR Fiery Sauce Campaigns
McDonald's and Hot Ones Join on McNugget Dips
Squeezable Sauce Rebrandings
Kraft Sauce is Launching its Creamy Sauces Line to the Roster
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Tailgate-Inspired RVs
Hellmann's Brings "Mayo-tivation" to Underdog Football Fans
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Football-Themed Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars & NFL Debut HOT-N-READY Giveaways & Getaways
Esports Mayo Partnerships
Hellmann's Taps FURIA for its Venture Into the Esports Space
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
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
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
BBQ-Themed Soy Sauce Campaigns
The Kikkoman 'Fire Up the Umami' Campaign Encourages Creativity
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Streetwear-Powered Burger Partnerships
Trill Burgers Joins Forces with Carrots by Anwar Carrots
Retail QSR Dining Partnerships
Walmart and Burger King Partnered for an Exclusive Benefit
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Cheeky Series Star Campaigns
MTN DEW Debuts a New Superbowl Ad with Aubrey Plaza
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Luchador-Inspired Tortilla Chips
El Nacho Tortilla Chips Have Bold Branding and Color
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Alternative Butter Ads
Lurpak's Crush Expectations Redefines Plant-Based as Edgy, Not Earthy
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Burger Chain Rebranding Stunts
BurgerFi is Rebranding as ChickenFi to Promote Its New Offerings
Competitor Tracking Insights
Campana Offers Insights into Your Rivals' Strategies
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Retro Dairy-Free Cheeses
The 80s and 90s Inspired RADD Foods' Refreshed Brand Identity
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Promotional Ramen Campaigns
Nongshim Creates a Dance Challenge to Promote its New Ramen Products
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Multi-Brand Esports Deals
Red Bull, Nissin Cup Noodles and Kreo Team Up with College Rivals
Eye-Catching Value Crisp Branding
Discos Snacks are Introducing New Branding for its PMP Products
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Tasty Nutritious Snack Campaigns
ALOHA Launches the Deliciously Satisfying Campaign
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Nutrition-Focused Cereal Branding
The Cheerios Range is Showcasing New Branding in the UK
Spiciness-Themed QSR Menus
The Burger King Fiery Menu Has Five Heat Levels
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Simplified Competitor Ad Analysis
re:klam Offers Insights Into Competitor Strategies
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Brand Identity Generators
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Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Streaming Music Pack Promotions
Rustlers Debuts a New Boost Your Burger Initiative with Spotify
Celebratory Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars Summer of Hot-N-Ready Giveaways & Getaways is Tasty
Digital Diversified Beverage Programs
Diverse Powered Brands Provides Online Operations Solutions
Charitable Seafaring Snack Branding
Burts and RNLI Partnered to Showcase Heroes
Sports Affiliated Restaurant Campaigns
NFL Trio Star in a Official Grill + Bar Sponsor Campaign
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App