Samantha Nelson
Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer for Adweek covering advertising and brand creativity.
Kahlua Hijacks St. Patrick’s Day, Telling Revelers to Swap Stout for Espresso Martinis
Kahlúa is urging St. Patrick's Day revelers looking for a rich drink to rethink their beer order and opt for an espresso martini instead.
Dunkin’ Ad Pays Tribute to 3 Generations of Women Franchisees
The new Dunkin' ad spotlights real women who run a franchise in Pennsylvania.
Titan Casket and Maximum Effort Want to ‘Bury Daylight Savings’ in Darkly Comic Ad
Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, but Titan Casket and Ryan Reynolds’ agency Maximum Effort would like to kill the tradition in order to save lives.
Apple’s Latest ‘Shot on iPhone’ Film Is a 19-Minute Manga Adaptation
Apple made its own manga film in the latest installment of its long-running “Shot on iPhone” campaign, running in Japan.
McDonald’s Offers Fine Dining Customers a Second Chance for a Satisfying Meal
McDonald’s playful campaign positions the chain as a feel-good destination after an unsatisfying meal at a fancy restaurant.
PETA’s Twisted Cartoon Musical Confronts Bacon Lovers
PETA forces people to confront the realities of pig farming through a twisted cartoon musical resembling The Ren & Stimpy Show.
Volkswagen’s Charming Ad Depicts the Quiet Joys of a Lighthouse Keeper
Volkswagen Australia seeks to build emotional connection by with its "Let's go for a drive" campaign by DDB Sydney.
Stance Created an Anthem for Punks and Poets in Its Own Community
Apparel brand Stance is kicking off a year-long campaign to celebrate its 15th anniversary with a hero anthem eschewing celebrities.
Nostalgic Smokey Bear Campaign Celebrates the Impact of America’s Longest-Running PSA
PSAs: Public Service Announcement Campaigns
Smokey Bear, the longest-running PSA in American history, marks 80 years in a nostalgic campaign reflecting on its impact.
McDonald’s Caters to Anime Fans by Bringing a Fictional Restaurant to Life
McDonald’s is giving anime and manga fans the chance to visit fictional chain WcDonald’s with a campaign kicking off Feb. 26 in more than 30 markets around the world.