There’s a lot of competition out there for branded footwear, particularly for sneakers. So how can you differentiate yourself on the market?
Here’s our top tips from adverts in the archive:
1. Make viewers question everyone and everything around them
Nike / Bridgeman Images
*Except for stopwatches
2. Criticise your competitors
Keds / Bridgeman Images
See points a) b) and c) for how to be CHEAP AF
3. Appeal to their kinky side
Adidas / Bridgeman Images
4. And include as much nudity as possible
Chaussures Diesel / Bridgeman Images
5. Remind your customers of their imminent death
Fila / Bridgeman Images
6. Show them how to be cool
Adidas / Bridgeman Images
Such as blowing your nose through one nostril, it’s really unique and different
7. Get a celebrity advocate to prove it’s cool
Reebok / Bridgeman Images
For real though, you can always rely on Samuel L. Jackson
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