Viral Definition: Meaning & Advertising Examples
Chapter 1

The dawn of the catchphrase

Chapter 2

The television gold rush

Chapter 3

Rebel brands and athletic empires

Chapter 4

The modern viral era

YOUR GOAL

Master of The stories behind famous slogans

Ch 4 · The modern viral era
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He's on a horse in one single take! (Yeah, one single take!) With no green screens or CGI to fake! (No CGI to fake!)

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schopenhauer Snickers and the grumpy hungry alter egos

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Red Bull and the literal wings lawsuit

schopenhauer An energy drink's metaphorical promise led to a multi-million dollar class-action lawsuit over false advertising.

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Isaiah Mustafa and the Old Spice rebirth

schopenhauer A legacy grooming brand reinvented itself for a younger generation with a fast-talking, surreal spokesperson.

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Slogan Spinner
BETA

schopenhauer Spin the wheel to match famous slogans to discover the stories behind pop culture.

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Fun Fact

Red Bull settlement: Because of the lawsuit, Red Bull had to pay thirteen dollars to any US consumer who bought the drink over a twelve-year period.

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Glossary
viral (adjective)
Relating to or involving an image, video, or piece of information that is circulated rapidly and widely on the internet. In 2011, Coca-Cola's Share a Coke campaign became a viral sensation as millions shared personalized bottles online.

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Gossip

Which modern ad campaign had the best sense of humor?

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Quiz

Which actress played a grumpy football player in the first Snickers "You're not you when you're hungry" ad?

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schopenhauer Mastercard and the value of priceless moments

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Quiz

In how many countries did Snickers adapt its "You're not you when you're hungry" campaign?

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schopenhauer Red Bull and the literal wings lawsuit

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Quiz

What word did Mastercard trademark to describe the emotional moments featured in their ads?

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Quiz

Why was Red Bull sued over its "Red Bull gives you wings" slogan in 2013?

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Quiz

What is the second half of Mastercard's famous 1997 slogan: "There are some things money can't buy..."?

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Quiz

By what percentage did Old Spice body wash sales increase after "The man your man could smell like" campaign launched?

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Quiz

How much did Red Bull agree to pay in a class-action settlement over its "wings" slogan?

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Quiz

Which actor starred as the fast-talking spokesperson in the 2010 Old Spice viral campaign?

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