14. Is your brand the underdog in your category? Challenge the bigger brands!
Or what might can also be called ‘The Burger King Method’ considering how many lions they have earned from making fun of McDonald’s. There is a reason it works. The underdog angle gives a clear compelling case video narrative from the get-go, which is also an easy PR angle for news. Most importantly, due to a typically more bland personality and bigger baggage, the most well-known brands are often not that well-liked by consumers, so the audiences are likely to be on your side. Whether or not they really like your brand or believe in your cause, joining your side makes audiences feel like they are taking the big guys down a notch. This can lead to nice engagements numbers or great soundbites for your case.
First, let learns from the master of grilling the big brand, Burger King.
Challenging the big brand’s no-longer-popular mascot.
Scary Clown Night
Challenging the big brand’s lack of online customer response.
The Whopper Reply
Challenging the big brand’s over-claimed product size.
The Not Big Macs
Challenging the big brand’s fanbase.
Explains a lot
Challenging the big brand’s infamous hesitation in taking a social stand.
McWhopper
Now, let sees how non-Burger King brands have done it.
Challenging the big brand’s shaky popularity.
Chicken Wars
Challenging the big brand’s ridiculously strict protection of their own brand.
#FreeCuthbert
Challenging the big brand’s play-safe noninclusivity.
#GiveHerABreak
Challenging the big brand’s regular cultural appropriation.
Bihor Couture
Challenging the big brand’s cliché sign-off message.
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