Observed Signal · Aug 5, 2026 · Campaign Launch · Source: Horizont · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
KNSK Makes Pet Poop a Quality Claim for Josera
Agency KNSK has created an international campaign for pet food maker Josera that positions healthy pet digestion—and resulting stool quality—as a core product quality signal under the slogan "Good food, good poop." The campaign uses provocative imagery focusing on animals' hindquarters (with censorship stars), two 20‑second spots that animate photographed pet faces using in‑house AI, and an English voiceover that playfully references "backend performance." Josera cites a Rheingold Institute 2025 study (84% of dog owners, 82% of cat owners) showing health support is a top purchase criterion. The Always‑On awareness phase launched in early August across ATV, CTV, online video, display and DOOH in Europe, Asia and Arab markets.
Not industry-shifting but notable: an international agency campaign that uses AI in creative production and an unconventional creative idea across multiple channels; limited direct impact on core AdTech infrastructure.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Agency KNSK created an international campaign for pet food manufacturer Josera focused on healthy digestion as a quality marker.
- Campaign slogan is "Good food, good poop" and visuals emphasize pets' hindquarters with censorship stars; there are two 20‑second spots.
- KNSK's in‑house production team used AI to animate photographed pet faces in the spots.
- Josera cites a Rheingold Institute 2025 study reporting 84% of dog owners and 82% of cat owners list animal health support as a key purchase criterion.
- The Always‑On awareness phase began in early August across ATV, CTV, online video, display ads and DOOH in markets across Europe, Asia and Arab countries.
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