In the Coca-Cola advertisement, Christmas and winter-themed scenes are used to connect
with the audience emotionally. The ad shows festive and happy moments that make viewers feel
joyful. High quality, slow motion shots focus on the clean and crisp cola, making it look
refreshing and delicious. The AI generated scenes are smooth and realistic, which makes the
brand appear professional. By including the joyful and positive feelings of the holiday season,
Coca Cola creates a good vibe in the advertisement that makes viewers feel happy. This
happiness transfers to how they think about the brand and product. The ad makes people
associate Coca Cola with special moments during the holidays, convincing them it’s a drink
worth buying.
Link: Coca-Cola Ad
In the Heinz commercial, the strategy is ethos, which focuses on trust and credibility. The
ad features Ed Sheeran, a very popular and well known celebrity. Since many people trust and
admire him, his endorsement of Heinz ketchup makes the product seem reliable and worth
trying. By showing Sheeran’s connection to the product in a funny and relatable way, Heinz
makes their ketchup feel like something that should be owned. They also build on their strong
reputation as a well-known and trusted brand. By combining Sheeran’s popularity and their own
history, the ad shows that Heinz ketchup is a trustworthy and high quality product that people
should buy.
Link: Heinz Ad
The GM commercial uses all three strategies ethos, pathos, and logos but focuses mostly
on logos, which appeals to logic and facts. The ad features Will Ferrell, a famous actor many
people know and like, to build trust and credibility. Throughout the commercial, Ferrell shares
details and facts about the car, showing how it’s better than its competitors. This logical
approach gives viewers reasons to believe the car is a good choice. At the same time, Ferrell uses
humor to make the ad entertaining, which creates a positive emotional connection with the
audience . By blending facts, trust, and humor, the GM ad proves how their car is worth buying,
especially when compared to its competitors.
Link: GM Ad