Observed Signal · Aug 11, 2026 · Campaign Launch · Source: The Drum · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Kate Spade Turns NYC into Hide-and-Seek with Tyla
Kate Spade New York has launched a fall TV ad starring two-time Grammy-winning artist Tyla, who has been named the brand’s new global brand ambassador. The spot, part of the brand’s 'Spark Something Beautiful' platform, features the viral Kate Spade Duo bag and a citywide, comedic hide-and-seek storyline set to Aaron Frazer’s track “Payback.” Directed by Rupert Sanders, the ad includes cameo appearances from creators and media personalities such as Nick Kosir, Bretman Rock, Dylan Kevitch, Kareem Rahma, Julia Mervis, Payton Purther and Sally Carden. Creative agency Marcel produced the campaign with production house Wanda; social content capture was handled by VaynerMedia, talent management by Sho+Co and UTA, and PR by Alison Brod Marketing + Communications. The commercial begins airing from 2026-08-11.
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- Kate Spade New York released a new TV ad starring Tyla and named her the brand’s global brand ambassador.
- The commercial is part of the 'Spark Something Beautiful' platform and highlights the Kate Spade Duo bag.
- The spot was directed by Rupert Sanders and began airing from 2026-08-11.
- Creative agency Marcel led the work; production house Wanda handled production and VaynerMedia captured social content; talent management by Sho+Co and UTA; PR by Alison Brod Marketing + Communications.
- Cameo appearances include Nick Kosir, Bretman Rock, Dylan Kevitch, Kareem Rahma, Julia Mervis, Payton Purther and Sally Carden; soundtrack is 'Payback' by Aaron Frazer.
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