Observed Signal · Sep 3, 2026 · Ad Campaign Launch · Source: The Drum · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Thomas' Bakery Recruits Cecily Strong for 'Morning People' Campaign
Thomas' Bakery has launched a new campaign, 'Join the Morning People,' starring former Saturday Night Live cast member Cecily Strong. Created with TBWA\Chiat\Day New York and OCX, the campaign features Strong trying to convince skeptical Americans that mornings can be enjoyable, with help from a character named Thom, an exuberant Georgian dandy. The ads include vignettes with busy parents, a model, and other reluctant early risers. The campaign extends to a 21-day 'Morning People Challenge' on Instagram, where Strong documents her attempts to become a morning person, plus a website with prize draws for Instacart gift cards and Thom merchandise. Media placement runs across CTV, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and Pause Ads on Disney+. Bimbo Bakeries USA is the client, and production was handled by Arts & Sciences.
The campaign illustrates a brand using CTV, social video, and Disney+ Pause Ads, but it is a routine creative launch without significant AdTech structural impact.
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- Thomas' Bakery launched the 'Join the Morning People' campaign featuring Cecily Strong.
- The campaign was created with TBWA\Chiat\Day New York and OCX.
- Media runs on CTV, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and Pause Ads on Disney+.
- The campaign includes a 21-day 'Morning People Challenge' video diary on Instagram.
- Bimbo Bakeries USA is the client for the campaign.
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