The Energizer Bunny and Maxwell the pig are two of the most memorable advertisements ever created. There’s also the GEICO “Hump Day” commercial, and the Budweiser “Whassup?” commercial. But which is the longest running commercial of all time? You can find out by reading the following articles. These articles can provide you with information on both of these popular advertisements.
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Energizer Bunny
Since 1989, the Energizer Bunny has been selling toys in North America. Compared to its competitors, the Energizer Bunny is said to last longer. Its ads parody the Duracell ad, which shows a battery-powered toy rabbit dying one by one. But instead of succumbing to the battery’s fading power, the Energizer Bunny enters the screen and beats a massive bass drum and swings a mallet over its head.
Energizer Bunny was also inducted into the Madison Avenue Walk of Fame, a distinction only few other commercials have received. The Energizer Bunny’s influence spans generations and has inspired many to work for a brighter future. He has inspired people to support solar energy and other renewable energy sources. Moreover, the Energizer Bunny has become an important part of the fire service, working with them to remind millions of people to change their smoke alarm batteries each fall.
Maxwell the pig
The GEICO insurance company is perhaps the most famous brand with Maxwell the pig. The anthropomorphic pig first appeared in a commercial for Rhetorical Questions, and despite being a one-time appearance, Maxwell has continued to be a popular commercial character, making an appearance in more than 500 different commercials. Most of the commercials feature Maxwell talking, holding a pinwheel, and clinging to a phone in first-class. Some of the most popular commercials even incorporate the “when pigs fly” joke, with Maxwell the pig trying to get a phone.
The first commercial with Maxwell the pig was made in 1982. He played the game Fruit Ninja with pig feet. In another commercial, he played a Scientologist, but that didn’t stop him from starring in GEICO ads. Despite his popularity, he was initially only slated to appear in three commercials, but later expanded to include eight other series.
Budweiser’s “Whassup?” commercial
Since its first airing in 1999, the wacky and hilarious Budweiser ad has become a cultural icon. Based on a short film, the ad features Charles Stone III as a young man who says “Whassup?” to his friends. Despite being a super bowl commercial, this campaign only ran one time – during the Super Bowl XXXIII – and it’s still the longest-running commercial of all time.
The brand recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its infamous “Whassup?” ad campaign by creating a chain of ‘Whassup?’ videos in Instagram Stories. The brand has partnered with athletes and other celebrities to create a viral chain of ‘Whassup?’ videos. Once complete, the brand will share the whole story on Instagram.
GEICO’s “Hump Day” commercial
The GEICO “Hump Day” commercial is a popular one, featuring a camel that asks office workers: “What day is it?” The commercial is so popular that it has been banned from school classrooms. Students and parents are familiar with the phrase “hump day” and use it to describe Wednesday, the middle of the work week, and feeling over the hump. In some countries, the phrase has a sexual connotation.
The commercial has won numerous awards. It is the longest running commercial in history due to its humorous nature and recurring themes. It is a satirical parody of a generic horror movie. It features four teenage girls running away from a madman near a haunted farmhouse. The teenagers argue about where they should hide, but one girl suggests that they get into the car behind them, while another suggests that they hide in a barn with chainsaws. They finally escape, only to find the madman mocking them.
Hershey’s “Where’s the Beef?” commercial
Hershey’s commercial is one of the longest-running in history, spanning almost 40 years and more than 1 billion viewers. The original commercial, aired in 1996, stars the company’s two mascots, Red and Yellow. Today, the commercial continues to air each holiday season in many parts of the country. The commercial also features a nod to the original.
Another enduring ad was the New Car Replacement commercial for Liberty Mutual, which ran for a quarter. In 1989, the commercial was shown more than two million times on U.S. television networks, making it the longest running commercial of all time. The “Christmas Bells” ad for Hershey’s chocolates first aired during the Christmas season. Since then, the ad has aired on television every Christmas and Easter season.
Charmin’s “Thank you” commercial
The most iconic TV commercial of all time is the one starring Discount Tire’s bear, which is a little old lady who’s frightened of a flying tire. This infamous commercial is credited to Robert Natkin Advertising, a Scottsdale-based firm. The company, which first started out as a small family-owned tire store in 1961, has since grown to five-hundred-plus locations nationwide.