For this year's Independence Day in the United States, American battery manufacturer Duracell created a heartwarming battery ad by the name of 'The Teddy Bear.'
The reason the commercial is able to tell a story that's so familiar is because it is based on a real father, daughter and a teddy bear that keeps them feeling close together, even when they are miles apart. The battery-operated toy is sent back and forth between dad and daughter, used as the messenger that records loving messages.
Since the video was uploaded to YouTube at the beginning of July, it has already received over a million views, proving the way patriotism, father-daughter stories and a good message will make any video viral.
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Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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