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February 8, 2024 36 mins

M&M’s is Gen Z’s favorite brand. Its spokescandies are beloved by all, so much so that any minor change to their cadence can cause a political discourse and polarize the nation. How does a legacy brand stay relevant in the modern world and remain pervasive in the minds of millions? 

In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl, we’re revisiting the 2023 M&M Super Bowl campaign with Jessica Adelman, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Mars Wrigley. She gives insights into the captivating integrated advertising strategy, as well as tips for how world-famous brands can charm their audiences while remaining authentic to their corporate purpose.

Featuring:

Jessica Adelman, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Mars Wrigley

Host:

Fred Cook (@fredcook), Chairman Emeritus of Golin, a global PR firm. Author of “Improvise - Unorthodox Career Advice from an Unlikely CEO” and Director of the USC Center for Public Relations

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Host, Fred Cook
Executive Producer, Ron Antonette
Season 6 Producers, Javiera Contreras, Anahita Mehra, Joe Carreon, Marshall Winfield
Created by ZaZu Lippert
 

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