It was the battle of the breakfast bowls in 1965. Quisp, a zany pink alien, had met his match in Quake, a miner-themed superhero.
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A Very Musical Doughboy
Do you remember when the Pillsbury Doughboy used to appear on TV playing a trumpet or electric guitar? How about his brief stint in hip-hop or when he shimmied to the cornbread twist?
From Sketch Cartoon to Brand Mascot: How Fido Dido Became the Face of 7UP
This summer, 7UP enthusiasts in India will be heading “Back to Cool” with the soft drink’s new campaign made specifically with nostalgia in mind.
Putting the “Kool” Back in Kool-Aid
Robert Skollar on Being Best Friends With One of Advertising’s Biggest Icons
The Brief, Unusual Life of the Arby’s Oven Mitt
Arby’s introduced an animated character on March 2, 2003 named Oven Mitt to become the new spokes…mitt for the brand.
A Look Back at Choo-Choo Charlie’s Catchy Jingles
He wore a blue and white striped conductor’s hat, couldn’t have been more than 10-years-old, and was able to engineer a train entirely by using… a box of Good & Plenty?
Behind the Icons: Ed Graham
Decades after their first introduction into advertising, Bert and Harry Piel remain two of the most iconic, and beloved, characters created for a beer brand.
Looking Back at Buddy Lee’s Blockbuster ‘Man of Action’ Ad Campaign
1998 saw the introduction of a new action hero in the brand mascot world.
5 Sweet Facts About Mr. Owl, the Tootsie Pop Mascot
For years, we’ve pondered just how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop.
Design Evolution: Air India Maharajah
If you’ve ever flown with Air India, there’s a good chance you’ve spotted their Maharajah mascot during your travels.