US: Chiquita takes credit for upcoming solar eclipse
Chiquita’s has launched a campaign that takes advantage of the seconds before and after the eclipse, when you see just a slim sliver of light as the moon slowly draws its shadow over Helios.
“On the path of totality, you will see two distinct banana suns,” the brand promises. “The total eclipse occurs in between the two banana suns as a sort of lackluster intermission.”
The “Banana Sun” launch, created alongside Wieden + Kennedy, is part of the brand’s ongoing “We Are Bananas” campaign.
“We’ve always strived to move mountains with our work, but until now, moving the fifth-largest natural satellite in our solar system was simply a pipe dream,” says W+K creative Jarrod Higgins. “We’re so honored to celebrate this wondrous moment with banana devotees around the country free of charge.”
“From debuting our iconic Blue Stickers in 1944 to introducing the world to Miss Chiquita, we’ve always aimed to drive Chiquita’s message of fun through vibrant and lighthearted visual storytelling,” says Andrew Biles, Chiquita Brands International’s president and CEO. “’We Are Bananas’ continues that tradition with a new and exciting out-of-this-world creative for our fans.”
If you want to keep up with the Banana Sun (or even just watch the solar eclipse), TheBananaSun.com will be updated regularly through Aug. 21.
Source: adweek.com
