Observed Signal · Mar 12, 2026 · Campaign Launch · Source: Adweek · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Babies Take Over Luxury Goods in Huggies' Bold Stunt
Huggies staged a one-hour live product demonstration called “Expensive Sh*t” on March 12, inviting 18 handpicked babies to crawl over nearly $500,000 worth of luxury designer items, antiques and collectibles (including an $89,000 Turkish rug and a luxury convertible) to prove its Little Snugglers diapers. The stunt was created by McCann New York and McCann New Zealand and directed by filmmaker collective Sunny Sixteen. The campaign is being distributed across social, digital, influencer and PR channels, with named influencers amplifying the launch. Danilo Boer, global creative partner at McCann, framed the stunt as a direct demonstration of protection. The spot is McCann’s first work for Huggies since Kimberly-Clark awarded global creative for its feminine and family care brands (an account win tied to McCann’s then-owner Interpublic Group, now part of Omnicom) in January 2025.
Notable creative stunt from a major consumer brand and McCann’s first work after a major account award; relevant to marketing and creative trends but not industry-shifting in AdTech or programmatic infrastructure.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Huggies invited 18 babies to crawl over nearly $500,000 worth of luxury items to demonstrate its Little Snugglers diapers.
- The one-hour live product demonstration, titled "Expensive Sh*t," streamed on March 12.
- Campaign created by McCann New York and McCann New Zealand and directed by filmmaker collective Sunny Sixteen.
- The campaign will run across social, digital, influencer and PR channels and is being amplified by named influencers.
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Hanes launches risqué 'Get Comfortable' campaign
Hanes has launched a bolder creative direction with a campaign called "Get Comfortable," featuring four spots that portray awkward or taboo scenarios where Hanes apparel helps wearers remain confident. The work, directed by Nick Ball and shot on film, will run across social, online video, retail, display, owned channels and out-of-home (OOH) placements in New York City. The campaign also includes a refreshed logo with the brand's red flag icon. Agency partner Special U.S., appointed by Hanes in 2024, handled the creative and logo revamp; the effort is the first major campaign from Special U.S.'s New York office under new leadership including executive creative directors Kasia Canning and Estefanio Holtz. The launch follows parent company HanesBrands' acquisition by Gildan Activewear for $2.2 billion late last year.
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