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McDonald’s fresh fast food ad campaign doesn’t understand consumers

McDonald's Fresh Fast Food Ad

You probably didn’t see these McDonald’s ads since they ran in Australia during the later part of 2012. At face value, they seem like pretty smart ads considering the fast food giant’s reputation for unhealthy, obesity causing foods.

The basic message says, “Hey, our food comes from the same place as your food.” McDonald’s is subtlety addressing the quality of its foods by talking about the source and not the food itself. That’s an important distinction.

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How a child views big brand logos

Graphic Designer Adam Ladd recorded his five-year old daughter looking at various national brands’ logos. I’m surprised by how well branded some companies are, even with young children. Though, Ladd’s daughter may just be reflecting his buying habits.

It’s easy when creating a logo to get lost in making something creative and memorable, but for art’s sake. A good logo designer considers the message being communicated.

The message can be literal, figurative or emotional.

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