TV Commercial Review
Memorable
Effective
Style
Heart or Humor
Execution
Hilarious
A funny advert
As the festive season rolls in, Walkers, the beloved crisp brand, unveiled its 2023 Christmas commercial, playfully nudging the nation towards sharing. Known for their witty and relatable adverts, Walkers continues its tradition of capturing the essence of British humor and the Christmas spirit.
Tradition of Walkers Christmas Ads
Walkers, a brand synonymous with British snack culture, has a tradition of creating memorable Christmas adverts. Over the years, these adverts have become a festive season staple, often featuring humor, celebrity cameos, and their tantalizing range of crisps. This year’s Walkers Christmas advert continues this tradition with a cheeky nod to the joys and trials of holiday sharing.
The 2023 Festive Campaign
The 2023 Walkers Christmas advert humorously addresses the familiar frustrations of sharing during the festive season. The 30-second advert cleverly suggests that while sharing might be challenging – whether it’s a games console, the last Christmas tree, or sofa space – sharing a bag of Walkers crisps is a no-brainer.
Ratings
- Memorable: 85/100 – The ad’s relatable scenarios make it stick in the viewer’s mind.
- Effective: 90/100 – Successfully promotes Walkers’ range as the go-to festive snack.
- Style: 80/100 – The ad’s humorous approach is engaging and on-brand.
- Heart/Humor: 95/100 – Excellently captures the funny side of Christmas sharing.
- Execution: 88/100 – Well executed with a clear message and appealing visuals.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Relatable content that resonates with the audience.
- It is a humorous take on a common holiday dilemma.
- Promotes a wide range of festive flavors effectively.
Cons:
- Limited to a 30-second format, which may restrict narrative depth.
- It relies on humor, which might not appeal to all demographics.
Wayne Newton, senior marketing director at Walkers, says: “We hope that this year’s Christmas campaign brings a smile to the nation’s faces and reminds people that amongst the many shared occasions they’ll endure with friends and family this festive season – sharing a bag of Walkers is the biggest no brainer.”