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Ever since his debut in the 1960s, cereal fans everywhere have been smitten with Sonny the Cuckoo Bird and his zany enthusiasm for Cocoa Puffs. But Sonny wasn’t the only character crazy for that munchy, crunchy, and chocolatey taste.

For decades, they’ve shared their worlds with us by the bowlful with sweet cereals packed with adventure and excitement in every bite. Some of these fantastic concoctions are “gr-r-reat!” while others are magically delicious. If you want more, all you had to do was follow your nose — unless you’re a silly rabbit.

For a blog devoted to icons, we couldn’t have dreamed of a better agency to profile! We recently chatted with Pat and Amy for a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to work on these classic characters, the adventures of travelling to Canada with the Pillsbury Doughboy, and what they love about the term “character.”

Wherever this vehicle goes, a line of mustard follows — or is that really just a yellow traffic line? Why, it’s none other than the instantly recognizable Oscar Mayer Wienermobile!

Since 1971, Woodsy Owl has been encouraging one and all to “Lend a hand — care for the land!” and be the environmental change they wish to see in the world. From the story behind his name to his makeover in 1993, here’s what you might not know about the wise owl representing the United States Forest Service.

It’s one of the most coveted awards of the year, bestowed upon the best and brightest for their cinematic achievements by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: the Oscar.

We’ve seen the Green Giant return to the Valley with a brand-new character design and Mr. Clean put his own spin on dirty dancing during the Super Bowl 51. Now, the legendary Gorton’s Fisherman is joining the revamped icons party.

Today, agencies throughout the country and even across the pond join us for an exclusive heart-to-heart about the love notes they’d send their favorite brand mascots this Valentine’s Day.

It was the year of PONG, the debut of HBO as a subscription cable service, and our first introduction to Scrubbing Bubbles. Consumers met the iconic cleaning enthusiasts in 1972 with the launch of Dow Bathroom Cleaner with Scrubbing Bubbles

It’s America’s favorite salad dressing, but what do we truly know about ranch? Believe it or not, ranch is a fairly recent addition in the dressing world.