Observed Signal · Mar 10, 2026 · Campaign Launch · Source: Adweek · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Ikea Celebrates Home with Heartfelt Global Campaign
Ikea has launched a global advertising campaign titled “There’s No Feeling Like Home,” created by McCann. The campaign’s centerpiece is a cinematic film called “Coming Home,” directed by Justyna Obasi and produced through Anorak Film, set to a cover of Carole King’s “Home Again” performed by Lucy Dacus. Ikea said the rollout begins in South Korea, China and Belgium and will expand globally through 2026, using OLV, TV, paid social and OOH with local activations tailored by market. Ikea Retail’s Life At Home Report influenced the campaign’s more emotional tone; McCann emphasized authenticity and local specificity in casting, wardrobe and set design to reflect different home styles while maintaining a universal theme.
Major global brand launching an emotional, multi‑market creative campaign across TV, OLV, paid social and OOH; relevant to creative production and media planning but not industry‑shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Ikea launched a global campaign called “There’s No Feeling Like Home.”
- The campaign’s central film, “Coming Home,” was directed by Justyna Obasi and produced via Anorak Film.
- The film uses a Lucy Dacus cover of Carole King’s “Home Again.”
- Rollout starts in South Korea, China and Belgium and will expand globally throughout 2026.
- Media mix includes online video (OLV), TV, paid social and out‑of‑home (OOH); activations will vary by market.
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IKEA and Thjnk Celebrate PAX Wardrobe's Durability in New Campaign
IKEA has launched a new brand campaign titled 'Gemacht fürs Leben' ('Made for Life') for its modular PAX wardrobe, developed with lead agency Thjnk. The campaign follows protagonist Lea and her PAX through different life stages, from childhood bedroom to first apartment, highlighting the product's durability. Instead of one hero film, IKEA released three 20-second spots, each focusing on different aspects: family life, parents, and Lea's individual living environment. The spots run on TV, in cinemas, on social media, and streaming services, supported by OOH and DOOH motifs as well as digital special formats on WeTransfer and Amazon Fire TV. The film was produced by Cobblestone and directed by Leve Kühl. IKEA says the campaign reinforces its 'Quality at Low Price' promise by showing that its products prove their value over years of everyday use.
Gestalten Creates Colorful Campaign for IKEA Switzerland
Zurich-based creative agency Gestalten has developed a campaign for IKEA Switzerland to launch new products. Published 28 May 2026, the campaign runs across Switzerland on outdoor advertising, print ads, digital channels and social media. Each visual highlights a single new product against bright, cheerful colours. Social-media content for the campaign was produced by Miss Wolf on behalf of IKEA Switzerland’s marketing team. The article notes IKEA adds several hundred new products annually under its "Democratic Design" criteria.
Xbox Launches TV & Film Division; Meta Tests Link Restrictions
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