McDonald’s Feel-Good Ad Is an ’80s Homage, Without Food or Restaurants

Some brands are so familiar they don’t need a logo or words to be recognized. McDonald’s is one of them. In fact, it’s latest spot doesn’t feature any of its signature menu items or discernible restaurants.

The uplifting campaign, created by agency Leo Burnett London, celebrates McDonald’s iconic golden arches—but not in their usual form. Instead, the arches are represented by people playfully raising their eyebrows.

“Raise Your Arches” depicts a group of office workers who conspire to escape work and go to McDonald’s

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