Pepsi & Paramount’s Epic Gladiator II Ad Campaign with Megan Thee Stallion & NFL Stars

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00:00Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel.

00:02Today we're diving into something truly epic Pepsi and Paramount Global are teaming

00:07up for a groundbreaking campaign that takes us back to ancient Roman times.

00:11But it's not just about a trip to the past, it's about proving that the TV commercial

00:16still has a bright future, even in the age of streaming.

00:21So here's what's going down Pepsi, is launching a massive ad blitz featuring none other than

00:25Megan Thee Stallion, decked out in Gladiator gear, alongside NFL stars like Josh Allen,

00:31Derrick Henry, Justin Jefferson, and Travis Kelce.

00:35This epic commercial will promote Gladiator I, I, the new NFL season, and of course Pepsi's

00:41flagship drinks.

00:44This campaign is going to be everywhere across CBS Sports, Comedy Central, VH1, and even

00:50your social media feeds.

00:52Megan Thee Stallion is set to steal the show at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards in full

00:57Gladiator regalia, with a special two-minute version of the commercial airing during the

01:01event.

01:03It doesn't stop there.

01:04Pepsi's nod to Gladiator I, I will even show up on MTV's The Challenge in October, keeping

01:09the excitement alive right until the movie debuts in late November.

01:14This ad campaign is huge, and it's a reminder that TV commercials can still pull in massive

01:19audiences, even in the streaming era.

01:22Pepsi has done this before, like back in 2003 with that unforgettable Gladiator-themed

01:27ad featuring Beyonce, Britney Spears, Pink, and Enrique Iglesias.

01:31Now they're stepping it up with something even more ambitious, and it's sure to be unforgettable.

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01:52Thanks for watching, and I'll catch you in the next one.