Jeremy Allen White in Calvin Klein's Viral Ad Got People Talking
Jeremy Allen White in Calvin Klein's Viral Ad Got People Talking
RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING conducted a comprehensive analysis of online conversations surrounding Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 campaign, featuring Jeremy Allen White from January 9-15.
352.1K digital engagements
A week after the viral post, conversations continued to thrive, covering the female audience's humorous excitement for the steamy ads and highlighting White's recent Golden Globes win. The surge, notably from European media outlets, peaked on the 15th.
A prevailing wave of positive sentiment
Positivity mostly stemmed from the humorous take on the campaign.
Double standard critique
Negative sentiment surfaced due to accusations of a double standard in the judgment of men and women. The Advertising Standards Agency in the UK banned FKA Twigs' CK ads, while Jeremy Allen White's thrived, despite both featuring perceived sexual content.
Beyond virality
Calvin Klein gained traction from the campaign, maintaining an average of 7 mentions per day even one week after the viral surge. The majority of these posts conveyed a positive sentiment.
Equal gender divide
A balanced male-female split in the audience was observed, with an unexpectedly higher male presence. This suggested a potential link between the campaign and increased male purchase intent.
Audience primarily come from the U.S
The audience was engaged by White's interactive content, particularly video interviews and real-life meet-ups. Humor boosted overall engagement.
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