Beats by Dre Features Fallon and Kardashian in New Ad
90-second advertisement invites fans to choose which celebrity should launch a personalized headphone line.
In a strategic move to promote Kim Kardashian’s new signature headphone collection, Beats by Dr. Dre has orchestrated a playful rivalry between two high-profile celebrities.
Unveiled on Monday, the “Kim vs. Jim” campaign spotlights late-night television host Jimmy Fallon and media mogul Kim Kardashian, both vying for the opportunity to release their own branded Beats Studio Pro headphones.
The 90-second commercial features Fallon visiting Beats’ corporate offices with the expectation of previewing his personalized headphones. To his surprise, he discovers that Kardashian is also in contention for a signature line, with Beats planning to produce only one. Fallon’s concern mounts as he overhears staff expressing distaste for his mustard-colored design.
This advertisement also serves as a prelude to Kardashian’s scheduled appearance on “The Tonight Show” this Wednesday, where the final decision on the headphone release will be disclosed. Both Fallon and Kardashian have taken to Instagram to share the commercial, aiming to heighten anticipation for the show and the impending announcement.
“Kim and Jim share a genuine friendship, so we anticipated that their collaboration would translate into compelling on-screen chemistry,” remarked John McKelvey, co-founder and chief creative officer of Mirimar, the agency spearheading the campaign. He added that Fallon is “enthusiastic about embracing comedic moments and character roles.”
The duo’s collaboration is designed to appeal to a broad audience, with McKelvey noting the catchy nature of the “Kim versus Jim” theme.
“Beats has a reputation for embracing the unexpected and playful, and we sought to harness Kim and Jimmy’s personalities to bring this campaign to fruition,” stated Chris Thorne, Beats’ chief marketing officer, in correspondence with Campaign US.
This approach is consistent with Beats’ history of celebrity pairings in its marketing endeavors. Previous campaigns have featured athletes Josh Allen and Daniel Ricciardo, as well as collaborations between LeBron James and Lil Wayne.
“Audiences are captivated by celebrity friendships and enjoy witnessing authentic connections,” McKelvey observed.
Complementing the televised spot, Beats is also deploying out-of-home advertisements, wall installations, and digital advertising to amplify the campaign’s reach.
