Following Wonderful Pistachios’ largest launch ever of its latest No Shells flavors, BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar, Wonderful Pistachios is launching its biggest No Shells marketing investment yet, featuring Sheldon the tortoise. Sheldon, the lovable, hard-backed, shell advocate antagonist, is featured in new comedic commercials that introduce Wonderful Pistachios No Shells flavors lineup for the first time.
In the commercials, Sheldon disapproves of Wonderful Pistachios’ anti-shell advertising that encourages consumers to eat Wonderful Pistachios without the shells. Throughout all the spots, Sheldon confronts two Wonderful Pistachios brand managers at their office to air out his frustrations with their anti-shell marketing.
“While Sheldon may disagree, consumers really do love Wonderful Pistachios No Shells,” said Diana Salsa, senior marketing director, Wonderful Pistachios. “The demand for flavored pistachios continues to see incremental growth as we introduce new flavors; Wonderful Pistachios No Shells flavors accounted for 85 percent of total flavored snack nuts growth this year according to IRI data1.”
In the first spot, “Why Are You Dressed Like That,” Sheldon is offended by Wonderful Pistachios’ anti-shell advertising for Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted No Shells flavors as the brand managers don outfits reflective of the new flavors.
In “Storming Out,” a football-themed spot that will air during NFL prime-time games, Sheldon is unimpressed with the brand managers’ new football ads that include “Punt the Shells” and “Sack the Shells” and takes his (tortoise) time storming out of their office.
Additional spots include “We Understand,” “You Ditch YOUR Shells,” and launching later this season, “Flavor Party.”
The spots air now and will continue to air across syndication, digital streaming platforms, cable outlets and on social media through summer of 2022. The campaign is supported through additional social and digital buys, FSIs, public relations and in-store displays.
The campaign will focus on No Shells as an easy, convenient way to enjoy the taste and nutrition benefits of Wonderful Pistachios, such as their six grams of plant protein per serving.
1 IRI Data, MULO, latest 52 WE 8/29/21, $ Sales Growth vs. a year ago.
For more information:
Charlotte Sandler
The Wonderful Company
Tel: +1 (310) 966-8472
Charlotte.Sandler@wonderful.com
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