Author: Emily Thompson

When November 1st approaches, Emily is the first to put up her Christmas decorations! With 10 years experience in marketing, Emily is overjoyed to combine her two passions of Christmas and writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtnQbLqAtz8 Christmas has never been so seductive! Greggs has just dropped its first-ever Christmas advert, and they’ve brought in none other than Nigella Lawson to give it that extra sparkle! In the ad, Nigella steps into her festively decorated home and waxes lyrical about Greggs’ famed festive bake, calling it a “rapturous riot of flavour.” She describes the pastry with that classic Nigella charm: “succulent filling, creamy sauce, all wrapped up in the flakiest of flaky pastries” – then takes a deliciously indulgent bite.The ad wraps up with a spread of Greggs’ Christmas delights, including vegan festive bakes. Nigella, a…

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As we eagerly await the release of John Lewis’ 2024 Christmas advert, we’ve taken a festive trip down memory lane, watching every past ad to get into the Christmas spirit. From heartfelt storylines to iconic soundtracks, we’ve rated each one based on creativity, emotions, and overall holiday magic.The big question is: Can new creative agency Saatchi & Saatchi outdo last year’s hilarious Snapper the Venus Flytrap? Grab your hot chocolate as we dive into AdvertsUnwrapped’s top 10 John Lewis Christmas ads since 2007 and see which one truly captured Christmas!  10. The Beginner (2022) 🎵 All the Small Things, cover…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYNEcHIutSU Saatchi & Saatchi’s work kicks off a trio of ads for the brand, leading up to Christmas. John Lewis is already building excitement for its 2024 Christmas advert. As part of a three-part campaign, they’ve released The Window, a 90-second film showcasing the evolution of their iconic shop windows through the decades—from the 1920s to the fitness craze of the 80s.Created by Saatchi & Saatchi, the campaign draws on the heritage of John Lewis, including its role as a temporary bunker during WWII. This is just the beginning, with the much-anticipated Christmas ad set to close out the ‘Golden…

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The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi as its new creative marketing partner for both John Lewis and Waitrose. John Lewis made a significant shift in their long-standing creative partnership, moving from adam&eveDDB—the agency behind their iconic Christmas ads since 2009—to Saatchi & Saatchi. This marked the end of a 14-year collaboration with adam&eveDDB, during which John Lewis’s festive campaigns became a hallmark of the holiday season, often dubbed the “UK’s Super Bowl moment” for advertisers.The decision to bring in Saatchi & Saatchi came as John Lewis sought a fresh direction amidst challenging financial conditions. The change…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhMRbAYekVUIt’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, with British retailer John Lewis confirming a release date for this year’s Christmas advert.The full John Lewis Christmas Advert 2023 will be unveiled this week on Thursday, November 9, with a new tale and soundtrack to steal viewers hearts.After 14 years working with adam&eveDDB agency, John Lewis Partnership appoints Saatchi & Saatchi as their new creative partner.On November 7, John Lewis shared a new promo clip on their social media and YouTube accounts, with the caption ‘Christmas begins 9 November #TraditionsGrow’.Christmas begins 9 November 🌱 #TraditionsGrow pic.twitter.com/kJI6PfNTOr— John Lewis & Partners (@JohnLewisRetail)…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaQ3GxLpLZI It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Asda launches their 60-second teaser trailer, starring Christmas Crooner Michael Bublé. This year Asda did not waste any time after the Halloween season, racing to bring festivities to our screens as soon as it was over. The teaser premiered on ITV at 9:40am on 1st November during Good Morning Britain, with the full 90-second advert set to air on 4th November. We certainly cannot wait. In the ad we see Asda colleagues on a work break, disturbed by a distant gargling sound. Journeying through their festive warehouse, they reach a door…

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