Deon Cole interrupts brunch in new Old Spice commercial

'Men Have Skin Too' campaign launched in 2019

Published On
Oct 06, 2022

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"It's the lavender and mint for me."

Old Spice released today a new ad today in its ongoing “Men Have Skin Too,” campaign—once again featuring actress Gabrielle Dennis, the face of the campaign: comedian Deon Cole, and an appearance by actress La La Anthony. In it, Cole confronts Dennis about using his Old Spice GentleMan’s Blend Body Wash with Lavender and Mint while she’s out to brunch with Anthony.

“Of course. I’m not letting hotel soap near my skin,” Dennis confesses.

“Brunch,” created by Wieden+Kennedy Portland, debuted on national TV and the Old Spice YouTube channel.

The campaign launched in 2019 with a spot called “Running on Empty,” about Dennis taking long showers using Cole’s Old Spice Moisturize with Shea Butter Body Wash, and emptying the bottle in the process. “Men Have Skin Too,” says Cole.

“Men Have Skin Too” will continue in 2023 with an additional spot also featuring La La Anthony titled “Family Reunion” showcasing another moment of Gabrielle and others “borrowing” Deon’s beloved Old Spice.

“For as long as I can remember, Old Spice body washes and deodorants have been a staple for the men in my family,” Anthony said in a statement. “Working with companies and brands that put diversity and inclusion at the forefront of all that they do is so important to me."

In June, Old Spice also introduced a “Finer Things” spot featuring “Riverdale” actor Ross Butler. In the 30-second ad, Butler finds out that both his mom and love interest have been using his body wash. 

“Finer Things” was written and directed by Creative Director and filmmaker Clayton Tony Au. Old Spice partnered with Plan C, a California-based Asian American marketing and communications agency, to produce the spot.

Products in the GentleMan’s Blend lineup include body wash, deodorant and shampoo.

Fans can follow the integrated campaign across social media at #MenHaveSkinToo and #MenHaveHairToo.

Credits

Date
Oct 06, 2022
Client :
Old Spice
Agency :
Wieden & Kennedy-Portland
Executive Creative Director :
Ana Balarin
Executive Creative Director :
Hermeti Balarin
Executive Creative Director :
John Petty
Creative Director :
Sara Phillips
Creative Director :
Erik Fahrenkopf
Copywriter :
Shareina Chandler
Art Director :
Kristina Morris
Head of Production :
Orlee Tatarka
Executive Producer :
Katie McCain
Senior Producer :
Nani Weinberg
Producer :
Sydni Chustz
Group Brand Director :
Thomas Harvey
Management Supervisor :
Megan Russell
Brand Manager :
Patrick McLaughlin
Brand Executive :
Carla Lozano
Creative Operations Manager :
Klarika Huszar
Media Team :
Jason Strickland
Media Team :
Emily Graham
Media Team :
Chris Ableidinger
Media Team :
Torie Morris
Media Team :
Leo Corcoran
Media Team :
Abbey Mirigliano
Media Team :
Kyle Moore
Media Team :
Sergio Gocobachi
Media Team :
Tara Duenas
Media Team :
Nathalie Aps
Brand Strategy Director :
Scott Woodhouse
Strategy Director :
Christian Clay
Senior Strategist :
Katie Dyer
Executive Business Affairs Manager :
Teresa Lutz
Traffic :
Michael Dutt
Design Ops Manager/Design Producer :
Jason Schwartz
Studio Design Director :
Curtis Pachunka
Studio Designer :
Ken Berg
Retoucher :
Greg Radich
Production Company :
Merman
Director :
Dime Davis
DP :
Topher Osborn
Global Managing Partner :
Kira Carstensen
Head of Production :
Jeff Sommar
Creative Executive :
Jack Taylor Cox
Line Producer :
Annalise Rowane
Editorial Company :
Whitehouse Post
Editor :
Charlie Harvey
Assistant Editor :
Taylor Schwartz
Head of Production :
Annie Maldonado
Executive Producer :
Joanna Manning
Post Producer :
Katrina Kuss
VFX :
Kevin VFX
Lead Artist/VFX Supervisor :
Robert Murdock
Executive Creative Director :
Tim Davies
Compositor :
Gareth Parr
Compositor :
Dag Ivarsoy
Compositor :
Steve Gibbons
Compositor :
Chris Moore
Compositor :
Robert Winfield
Senior Executive Producer / Partner :
Sue Troyan
VFX Producer :
Andrew Cowderoy
Music Company :
Primary
Colorist :
Kya Lou
Head of Production :
Diane Valera
Music Company :
Human Worldwide
Executive Producer :
Carol Dunn
Head of Sync and A&R :
Kamela Anderson
Creative Director/Composer :
Craig Deleon
Composer :
Daryl Pinsdorf
Sound Design Company :
Field Day Sound
Sound Designer :
Morgan Johnson
Audio Mixer :
Noah Woodburn
Executive Producer :
Leslie Carthy

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