Here’s an assessment of Obama’s speech on Tuesday that you probably haven’t heard.
“McDonald’s gave a better SOTU in a commercial than Obama will in 55 minutes of talking,” Stephen Miller tweeted on Sunday, referring to a new commercial that’s making waves around the Internet.
The ad, titled “Signs,” features an array of McDonald’s signs from across the country commemorating events ranging from those of national significance — like 9/11 and the Columbia space shuttle disaster — to local events like birthdays and anniversaries.
“McDonald’s is working very hard to rebuild its brand. Over the past couple of years it has taken a ton of hits. This new ‘Signs’ ad is incredibly heartwarming,” Tim Calkins, marketing professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management told CNN.
On Twitter the response has been mixed, with many “lovin’ it.”
Love McDonald’s new branding campaign signs! I’m lovin’ it. http://t.co/WE3ut7Zt5l
— Ty Kennon (@KennonTy) January 12, 2015
McDonalds gave a better SOTU in a commercial than Obama will in 55 minutes of talking — Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) January 18, 2015
Beautiful work from @McDonalds – Signs. I am lovin’ it more now. http://t.co/2XdNBAr6bF
— Ricardo Fort (@SportByFort) January 20, 2015
I’m a total sucker for the playoff ad that McDonalds made / the billboard signs got to me #mcdonalds #ImLovinIt #nfl — Karina Livier (@KariBruin) January 20, 2015
Anybody seen the new @McDonalds commercial with the different inspiring signs? Great that they acknowledge faith and prayer. #imlovinit
— @DantheTid81 (@DantheTid) January 18, 2015
The best @McDonalds commercial I have ever seen is the signs one. They should of air that @SuperBowl halftime. #meaning #imlovinit — RossNuMan Clothing (@rossnuman) January 18, 2015
Others, however, objected to the ad as shallow and cynical.
Jeez McDonalds…. think you’ve had enough god and prayer signs?
— Shay (@cherokee_autumn) January 18, 2015
McDonald’s exploiting tragedies in selling hamburgers. Fast-food giant’s latest commercial shows signs:”Boston Strong” & “We remember 9/11.” — Ron Duffy (@ronqduffy) January 14, 2015
@OpentheDorman The one with the signs. They were like “9/11, Columbia shuttle explosion, Boston Marathon bombing. Get some McDonald’s!”
— Caesar McMagic (@CaesarMcMagic) January 14, 2015
.@McDonalds launches trashy signs campaign exploiting tragedies like 9/11 to sell food that’s killing us & the planet http://t.co/A5kuvqpKJE — Anya Parampil (@anyaparampil) January 14, 2015
.@McDonalds missed a national tragedy in sign ad campaign, profiting while not paying living wage. @WTOP http://t.co/bSp0XFX9Ng
— Seth Horstmeyer (@SethHorstmeyer) January 13, 2015
This commercial upset me for the exact same reason. Nice try, but how about doing right by your workers, @mcdonalds? http://t.co/rorYlOsmYW — Cara (@noelcarad) January 14, 2015
McDonald’s addressed the controversy by releasing a statement.
“The powerful ‘Signs’ commercial has sparked commentary from consumers, and we’re happy to see that,” the statement read. “It is part of our campaign to listen more and have a deeper conversation with our customers, and this ad is achieving that.
“We’ve seen some strong praise and some negative comments. We expect that, and we welcome it.”
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