Ronald McDonald, who represents the magic and happiness of the McDonald’s brand, is setting out on a global mission to rally the public through inspiring events. For the first time, Ronald McDonald will take an active role on McDonald’s social media channels around the world and engage consumers using the #RonaldMcDonald hashtag. As Ronald begins his […]
The agency Tribal BBDO came up with a fun way to surprise McDonald’s drive-thru customers in Austria. They replaced the staff with quirky characters that included an opera singer, a wrestler, and many more. Many customers were good sports, but some were not amused.
McDonald’s will give away coffee at breakfast for the first time, the company announced on March 28 – one day after Taco Bell began a massive marketing campaign for its new breakfast menu, which took a shot at the fast food giants. In retaliation, the home of the Golden Arches revealed a photo of its […]
Taco Bell and Deutsch LA have come up with a cheeky new ad that cleverly one-ups McDonald’s. In the ad, a group of men named ‘Ronald McDonald’ unanimously give their thumbs-up to the fast food chain’s new breakfast menu. Now that Taco Bell has thrown the gauntlet down, it’d be interesting to see how McDonald’s […]
McDonald’s high-profile advertising sign in Piccadilly Circus has been overhauled to become a “gigantic interactive visitors’ book.” Leo Burnett, the fast-food company’s creative agency, has created a fictional world called “Little Piccadilly”. As people pass the McDonald’s screen, they will be invited to create their own animated character on the website LittlePicca.com and send it […]
McDonald’s President and Chief Executive Officer Don Thompson announced that Chief Operating Officer Tim Fenton, 56, has decided to retire from McDonald’s Corp., effective October 1, 2014. He will continue to serve as COO during a brief transition period, and thereafter, as a Special Advisor to Thompson focused on global franchising, restaurant portfolio optimization and other […]
Spring in Japan is marked by the arrival of pretty pink cherry blossoms, and this year, McDonald’s Japan is planning to introduce a sakura-inspired burger to celebrate the occasion. It will debut the ‘Sakura Teritama’ burger that features a pink-tinted bun and is filled with a fried egg, ginger teriyaki pork patty, lettuce and sakura […]
This March, the McDonald’s Tastemakers, a group of the region’s most socially active and creative visionaries, will introduce the new Bacon Clubhouse Sandwich, offering customers a new, premium sandwich experience. Customers will get the choice of 100% pure beef burger, grilled premium chicken or crispy premium chicken loaded with layers of thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, caramelized […]
McDonald’s is giving young soccer enthusiasts in the Greater Philadelphia Region the opportunity to meet their football heroes competing for the 2014 FIFA World Cup title in Brazil this summer and also secure a $1,000 grant for a local football organization. Kicking off on March 11, McDonald’s Player Escort sweepstakes gives 25 children across the […]
Advertising agency DDB Stockholm has created a clever billboard for McDonald’s that brings across its message in a witty, visual way. Although Sweden and Norway are very close neighbors, prices for food, tobacco and alcohol is much higher in the latter than in the former. To highlight how a meal at McDonald’s is cheaper in […]