The Kleber Critique
Advertisements permeate our lives – from television and radio (and streaming services, if you don’t happen to be a subscriber) to web pages, eblasts and billboards (yes, they still exist). However, not all advertising is created equal. The following articles share K&As take on the good, the bad and the “uncomfortable” when it comes to ads related to home and building products. All opinions are our own.
Campaign Critique: Kohler Teaches Us How to Maintain a Creative EdgeSubject
To maintain its position as the design leader in kitchen and bath products, Kohler Company uses an AI program. But not the kind of AI you’re thinking of. For a company that’s more than 150 years old, maintaining a creative edge is no small feat. Renowned for its...
Campaign Critique: Pfister’s Stories Elevate The Trades
Pfister's "American Plumber Stories" docuseries highlights the fascinating personal stories of plumbing professionals across the United States. While offering an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the trade, the campaign also serves a deeper purpose... addressing the...
Campaign Critique: Trex Puts Sustainability Into Action
When it comes to environmental sustainability, actions speak louder than words. That's why the alliance between the Trex Company and REI Co-op is such a powerful action… it aligns with core values and promises of both brands’ audiences. And...
Campaign Critique: What Building Products Can Learn From Furniture Brand Battles
In the world of home furnishings, few names evoke as much recognition as Ikea. Founded in 1943 in Sweden by Ingvar Kamprad, Ikea revolutionized the furniture industry with its flat-packed — self-assembled designs — and affordable price points. What started as a small...
Campaign Critique: What Building Product Brands Can Learn From La-Z-Boy Recliners
Self-awareness is an attribute that’s in short supply these days. Especially when it comes to brands. Too often, we see brands trying to be something they’re not... and attempting to reach a higher caliber of customers. Perhaps it’s to bend to social pressure. Or to...
Campaign Critique: What Heinz Ketchup can Teach Home and Building Products
In the past two weeks, the design-oriented popular press has exploded with buzz regarding the activities of a boutique paint brand. And the world’s largest purveyors of ketchup. In case you missed it, Lick, a UK-based paint and wallcoverings brand, released a...