Kool-Aid, the iconic refreshment beverage that has stood for fun and flavor for generations, today unveiled a comprehensive brand campaign called Smile. It's Kool-Aid, which introduces a new look and feel for the brand and a makeover for its famous spokespitcher, Kool-Aid Man, all timed to the product launch of Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix.
Kool-Aid Man, who has been the embodiment of the brand since he first appeared in an advertisement in 1954, has undergone a serious makeover with a brand new modern look and distinctive voice. Kool-Aid Man has gone back to his roots for his updated look, with an emphasis on his original pitcher-focused personification but playing up his undeniably fun personality. Previously a costumed character, the new lifelike Kool-Aid Man is technologically advanced, CGI-generated and more interactive and colorful than ever. In addition to his iconic tagline Oh Yeah! he will now have his own characteristic sound, expanded vocabulary and developed personality. And like any digitally-savvy celebrity, Kool-Aid Man will have his own personal Facebook page, launching on April 15, where he will interact directly with fans like never before.
The new campaign, produced by Saatchi & Saatchi New York and VSA Partners of Chicago, showcases the new CGI-generated Kool-Aid Man in television print, online and mobile creative. The print and television campaigns, geared toward moms, offers insight into Kool-Aid Man's personality and a first glimpse into his daily life: trying to decide which of his 22 flavor outfits to wear, working out at the gym, buying flowers and interacting with neighbors, and of course, breaking through walls.
This is one of those fun projects we love to work on: Bring Kool-Aid Man back, better than ever, said Saatchi & Saatchi NY Chief Creative Officer Con Williamson. When we set out to do that, when we really dug in, we discovered that there's a lot to love in the evolution of this iconic character. We wanted people to get to know him a bit more. Kool-Aid and Kool-Aid Man are undeniably fun and positively bold. We wanted that happiness to shine through in his personality and attitude.
In June, for the first time ever, Kool-Aid will launch a new Android- and iOS-enabled Kool-Aid Man PhotoBomb mobile app, which will enable fans to superimpose different images of Kool-Aid Man into their personal photos. PhotoBomb users can move, scale and manipulate images to allow Kool-Aid Man to integrate seamlessly into any photo opportunity. All photos will be shareable across all popular social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
The newly revamped Kool-Aid website will offer fans a chance to navigate Kool-Aid Man's home, clicking through interactive portals that will link to various brand assets. The website, app and Facebook page are being developed by VSA Partners of Chicago.
Introducing Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix
Timed to the campaign launch, the brand introduces Kool-Aid Liquid, a sugar-free liquid drink mix that you squeeze into water to create delicious Kool-Aid flavor. The 1.62 fl. oz.-sized bottles, shaped like the Kool-Aid Man, give you the power to carry 24 servings with you in your purse or pocket. Available in four great-tasting, favorite flavors: Tropical Punch, Cherry, Grape and Orange, Kool-Aid Liquid is available in the beverage mix section of mass market and grocery stores nationwide.
When we conceptualized the campaign, we knew that fun and flavor needed to be at the core of everything we did, said Erica Rendall, Senior Brand Manager at Kraft Foods. People know and love Kool-Aid, and the new liquid drink mix is a fun, flavorful evolution of the brand our customers love. Just as the liquid has evolved, Kool-Aid Man has a new look and attitude, and he's sure to deliver smiles to the whole family.
To learn more about Kool-Aid, Kool-Aid Man and Kool-Aid Liquid, visit the brand's website, http://www.kraftbrands.com/koolaid, and follow Kool-Aid and Kool-Aid Man on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/koolaid.
ABOUT KRAFT FOODS GROUP
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT) is North America's fourth largest consumer packaged food and beverage company, with revenues of $18 billion in 2012. Launched as a public and independent company on Oct. 1, 2012, the new Kraft has the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse. The company has an unrivaled portfolio of products in the beverages, cheese, refrigerated meals and grocery categories. Its iconic brands include Kraft, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Planters and JELL-O. Kraft's 23,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada have a passion for making the foods and beverages people love. Kraft Foods Group is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 and the NASDAQ-100. For more information, visit http://www.kraft.com and http://www.facebook.com/kraft.
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Kool-Aid, the iconic refreshment beverage that has stood for fun and flavor for generations, today unveiled a comprehensive brand campaign called Smile. It's Kool-Aid, which introduces a new look and feel for the brand and a makeover for its famous spokespitcher, Kool-Aid Man, all timed to the product launch of Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix. 
